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Standardising a pathway for the first year of care for children and young people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

The challenges of developing a pathway to care for those with this complex condition.

Latest news: Hybrid closed-loop system rollout; glucose-lowering drugs and kidney outcomes; and childhood obesity clinics

Stay abreast of the latest news that could impact diabetes nursing.

Early-onset type 2 diabetes: Clinical implications, diagnosis and management

Diagnosis, clinical implications and management of early-onset type 2 diabetes, with a particular focus on younger adults.

Clinical guideline on practical management of type 2 diabetes in children and young people

Practical considerations for the management of type 2 diabetes in children and young people, based on the new ACDC guideline.

News in brief: Highlights of the American Diabetes Association 82nd Scientific Sessions

Key stories for primary care from the conference.

Clinical guideline on practical management of type 2 diabetes in children and young people

Practical considerations for the management of type 2 diabetes in children and young people, based on the new ACDC guideline.

The management of obesity in children with type 2 diabetes

Evidence-based strategies to reduce weight and improve glycaemic control in children with type 2 diabetes.

Latest news: JBDS-IP guidelines, sepsis, finerenone, paediatric type 2 diabetes and a new pre-filled glucagon pen

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At a glance factsheet: Early-onset and youth-onset type 2 diabetes

A quick guide to the characteristics, implications and management of type 2 diabetes occurring in younger adults, children and adolescents.

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

An open letter to Boris Johnson on his war against fat

In an open letter the the Prime Minister, Tam Fry evaluates the Government’s proposed strategy to tackle obesity, and recommends further initiatives that should be taken.

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?

Free e-learning module: Diabetes in children and young people – Parts 1–3

CPD for healthcare professionals covering epidemiology, guidelines, diagnosis, diabetic ketoacidosis, the prescribing and monitoring of insulin, education, diet and lifestyle in children and young adults with diabetes.

Younger type 2 diabetes patients at greatest CV risk

The impact that the age at which type 2 diabetes is diagnosed has on life expectancy, excess risk of cardiovascular disease and death was analysed using the Swedish National Diabetes Registry. Investigators found that all risks were highest in patients diagnosed with diabetes at less than 40 years of age. They felt that this had implications for clinical decision-making and guideline-directed care in terms of the timing and intensity of risk factor interventions for people developing diabetes at a younger age.

Applying evidence to improve diabetes care for older people

Free e-learning module: Diabetes in children and young people – Part 1. Overview of diabetes in the young

CPD providing healthcare professionals with an overview of diabetes in children and young adults.

A practical guide to management of youth-onset type 2 diabetes

A practical guide to diagnosis, management and follow-up of children and young people with type 2 diabetes.

The childhood obesity strategy, Chapter 2: Roll on Chapter 3!

A withering look at Chapter 2 of the Government's childhood obesity strategy.

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