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Humber Health Partnership wins national Hypo Awareness Week Excellence Award
Hull University Teaching Hospitals, part of Humber Health Partnership, has been announced the winner of the Hypo Awareness Week Excellence Award, part of the QiC Diabetes awards programme.
EDFN autumn webinar: Diabetes footcare in dark skin tones
The latest EDFN webinar will share guidance and further insights into diabetes footcare in dark skin tones, in light of a new handbook from Diabetes Africa.
Register now for the national obesity and weight management conference
Registrations are now open for the highly anticipated Obesity & Weight Management Alliance 2025 conference.
Countdown to Hypo Awareness Week 2024 – just three weeks to go!
The highly anticipated Hypo Awareness Week returns next month, aiming to raise vital awareness about hypoglycaemia among healthcare professionals in the UK and Ireland.
Sanofi announced as ‘gold’ Hypo Awareness Week sponsor
Sanofi Healthcare, a leading global healthcare company, has been announced as the gold sponsor for Hypo Awareness Week 2024 – set to raise crucial awareness about hypoglycaemia in hospitals and primary care settings across the UK.
New resources to support primary care staff in identifying and supporting individuals “at risk” of developing type 2 diabetes
Trend Diabetes has launched a new leaflet designed to support primary care staff working with people at risk of developing diabetes.
New case studies highlight success of Insulin Safety Week 2024
Following Insulin Safety Week 2024, a series of case studies have been released to commemorate these efforts and share best practice across the healthcare sector.
Celebrating exceptional effort during Insulin Safety Week 2024
Following record-breaking numbers of sites taking part in Insulin Safety Week 2024, entries are open for the Insulin Safety Week Excellence Awards.
Registrations open for Hypo Awareness Week 2024
The eagerly anticipated annual campaign Hypo Awareness Week returns this October, with the aim of raising crucial awareness of hypoglycaemia among healthcare professionals in the UK and Ireland.
Medtronic announced as Insulin Safety Week sponsor
Global healthcare company Medtronic announced as Insulin Safety Week 2024 sponsor.
Sanofi announced as Insulin Safety Week sponsor
Leading global healthcare company Sanofi Healthcare announced as Insulin Safety Week 2024 sponsor – supporting efforts to reduce errors within the profession.
Upcoming webinar to focus on hybrid closed loop technology in pregnancy
Diabetes healthcare professionals are invited to sign up for a hybrid closed loop and pregnancy webinar taking place next month during Insulin Safety Week 2024.
Launch of new price saver site for prescribed products
Healthcare professionals who prescribe diabetes and pharmaceutical products have been urged to take advantage of a new price comparison saver website to get the best deal for their practice and the NHS
UK’s obesity ‘ticking time bomb’ to be addressed at new congress
A nationwide conference will be held in May to help healthcare professionals tackle the obesity challenge facing the UK.
New awards to recognise UK’s diabetes nursing heroes
A new awards programme designed to celebrate the UK’s diabetes nursing heroes has opened for entries today.
Chronic sleep deficiency increases insulin resistance in women, especially postmenopausal women
Chronic insufficient sleep can increase insulin resistance in otherwise healthy women, with more marked effects in postmenopausal women, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health in the US.
Amputation concerns over missed diabetes foot care targets
New figures have highlighted how missed targets could be putting people with diabetes and foot ulcer at heightened risk of amputation.
NICE recommends life changing technology is rolled out to people with type 1 diabetes
An independent NICE committee has recommended people whose diabetes is not controlled with their current device despite best possible management with an insulin pump, or real-time or intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring, are offered a hybrid closed loop system.
Thousands of ‘survival’ HypoCards issued to people with diabetes could help to save lives
Almost 3,500 HypoCards have been handed out to people with diabetes providing vital advice on what to do should the card-carrier experience hypoglycaemia – a condition that can be life-threatening.
Campaign launched to equip every person with diabetes with ‘survival’ HypoCard
A campaign has been launched urging everyone with diabetes to carry a card featuring potentially life-saving advice.