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At a glance factsheet: Ketones and diabetes

Key information, advice and resources on reducing the risk of elevated ketone levels in people with diabetes.

26 Jun 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

At a glance factsheet: Diabetic retinopathy

Risk factors for diabetic retinopathy, its pathophysiology and national screening programme, and essential guidance on management.

20 May 2020

Virtual PCDS SMART Update in Diabetes

The Virtual PCDS SMART Update is a series of complimentary broadcasts running in May and June this year. They are designed for healthcare professionals based in primary care, with the aim of helping them gain a deeper understanding of recent clinical evidence in order to improve the care of people with type 2 diabetes.

11 May 2020

SGLT2 inhibitors and their association with balanoposthitis and Fournier’s gangrene

Awareness needed over potentially fatal condition associated with SGLT2 inhibitor therapy.

19 Feb 2020

Botswana Paediatric Diabetes Partnership Project: Reflections of clinical psychologists involved in the project

Anita D'Urso and Neena Ramful reflect on their participation in a partnership project to improve the experiences of children and young people with diabetes in Botswana and the UK.

3 Feb 2020

Ninth annual quality awards recognise best diabetes practice in the UK and Ireland

A report on the winners and finalists of the 2019 Quality in Care Diabetes Awards.

28 Jan 2020

At a glance factsheet: Dietary considerations in type 1 diabetes

At-a-glance information on carb counting, weight management and exercise in type 1 diabetes.

15 Jan 2020

SEREN Connect: Supporting young adults as they navigate transitions in life

Sara Crowley introduces the Welsh education programme that provides age-appropriate information and advice to help young people prepare for life with type 1 diabetes as a young adult.

9 Dec 2019

How to minimise insulin errors

[Out of date] This quick reference guides provides information and resources to aid the safe prescribing, preparation and administering of insulin.

3 Dec 2019

Doing diabetes differently: An overview of solution-focused approaches in paediatric diabetes care

Mark Guyer and colleagues describe solution-focused approaches, how they may be applied to diabetes care and how their potential might be better realised in paediatric diabetes settings.

18 Oct 2019

Diabetes Distilled: Practitioner empathy impacts long-term diabetes outcomes

Lower risk of cardiovascular events and mortality following positive early experiences of practitioner empathy.

16 Oct 2019

Practitioner empathy impacts long-term diabetes outcomes

Patients and doctors value empathy. Empathetic care encompasses shared decision making and understanding the patient’s perspective as well as an appreciation of the broader context in which the patient’s illness is experienced. Patients from 49 English general practices were invited to assess practitioner empathy and their experiences of diabetes care in the 12 months since their diagnosis. Higher empathy scores were associated with lower risks of cardiovascular disease events and all-cause mortality.

18 Sep 2019

Clinical leadership in the NHS: A case for change

Sze May Ng highlights the importance of clinical leaders in a changing NHS.

19 Jul 2019

Call for papers

Would you like to write an article for the journal? If so, we want to hear from you.

14 Jun 2019

Changing picture of diabetes classification: a case report

Making a clear distinction in the diagnosis of diabetes is important but is not always easy and the clinical picture may change, as this case study presented by Thea Williams and Lucy Robin demonstrates.

1 May 2019

Setting up a diabetic foot clinic

4 Apr 2019

11th Scottish Conference of the PCDS

A report on the key learning points from the conference and their application to practice.

25 Feb 2019

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