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Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on glycaemic control in young people with type 1 diabetes: a retrospective review at a large hospital

14 Dec 2020

Keeping paediatric diabetes on the radar: Delivering virtual peer reviews and quality improvement during COVID-19

National Diabetes Quality Programme team members discuss how they are continuing to deliver the programme, taking a virtual approach to improve care and outcomes

11 Nov 2020

The experiences and views of children with type 2 diabetes and their families

Victoria Lee explores the experiences and views of young South Asian people with type 2 diabetes and their caregivers with the aim of improving engagement and outcomes

10 Nov 2020

Improving infrastructure to improve care: National Diabetes Network delivery plan

Infrastructure forms the basis of new 5-year National Children & Young People's Diabetes Network delivery plan

11 Sep 2020

Unleashing the solution-focused power of the Ormskirk Model by minding your language

A guide to applying solution-focused language and overcoming common challenges you are likely to experience in practice

24 Aug 2020

Diabesity in children with type 1 diabetes

Shankar Kanumakala and May Sze Ng review the prevalence, evolution and consequences of diabesity in children with type 1 diabetes in the UK.

24 Aug 2020

Develop your leadership skills with the Tomorrow’s Leaders Programme

Jo Dalton introduces the Tomorrow's Leaders Programme, which supports professionals starting their journey as leaders in diabetes care

17 Aug 2020

Low-carbohydrate diets for children and young people with type 1 diabetes: Unpicking the evidence

Frances Hanson and Jennie Brown review the current evidence for and potential risks of low-carbohydrate diets in young people with diabetes

16 Jun 2020

The use of app-based technology to promote self-management within paediatric diabetes

Helen Day considers the potential benefits and pitfalls of using app-based technology to facilitate the development of diabetes self-management skills in children and young people

8 Jun 2020

How it feels to be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes during adolescence and its impact on mental health

Mackenzie shares his experience of diabetes diagnosis, aged 14, and the psychological challenges he's faced since this time

21 May 2020

The rise of childhood insulin resistance: should HbA1c be used for type 2 diabetes diagnosis in the young?

As obesity in children rises, can HbA_1c be a practical diagnostic tool for type 2 diabetes?

20 May 2020

Disordered eating and body image in adolescents with type 1 diabetes

Tracy Corbett and Joanne Smith discuss disordered eating behaviours and 'diabulimia', and how recognition and treatment might be improved in this vulnerable patient group

27 Apr 2020

ISPAD COVID-19 recommendations

ISPAD recommendations relating to COVID-19

19 Mar 2020

Language matters; image matters too. The Ormskirk Model: A new HbA1c–time-in-range solution-focused model

Introducing a new model that takes a solution-focused approach to diabetes care.

11 Mar 2020

Encouraging adventure and confidence in young people in the East of England

East of England activity camps give children and young people with type 1 diabetes the chance to increase their independence, learn self-management skills and form friendships with other youngsters with the same condition.

11 Mar 2020

Annual BSPED meeting: ketoacidosis, diabetes trials and social media

Overview of the 2019 BSPED meeting with a focus on diabetic ketoacidosis, ongoing and diabetes recent trials and enhancing practice through social media

3 Mar 2020

A dietitian’s role in implementing future technologies in diabetes care

Learning points from ISPAD relating to automated delivery systems and technology and how dietitians might advise and educate patients and families on glucose management to optimise their use.

3 Mar 2020

Improving outcomes for young adults with diabetes in Liverpool

Reza Zaidi and colleagues discuss the changes they implemented that resulted in improved engagement, support, hospital admissions and feedback over a 3-year period.

2 Mar 2020

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