diabetes

World Diabetes Day takes place every year on 14 November to raise awareness of the condition, which has physical, psychological and behavioural implications for individuals. Read our resources covering assessment, management and care of patients with diabetes.


 Type 2 diabetes in people with learning disabilities: promoting behaviour change

Type 2 diabetes in people with learning disabilities: promoting behaviour change

How evidence-based education programmes can be used to support change and reduce risk factors

Exploring homeostasis in children, the body’s dynamic balancing act

Exploring homeostasis, the body’s dynamic balancing act

A case study illustrates the relevance of understanding homeostasis in children’s nursing

Challenging diabetes mellitus-related stigma with targeted education

Challenging diabetes mellitus-related stigma with targeted education

Recognise the adverse effects of this stigma on people living with the condition

Wegovy (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) are prescription drugs that may be used in the management of weight loss and is available for certain patients. Picture shows an overweight man in consultation with an NHS nurse

Weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Mounjaro: what do I tell patients if they ask about them?

How to support obese patients with evidence-based advice on semaglutide and tirzepatide

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Diabetes and menopause: how their symptoms can overlap

Our podcast guests discuss how certain menopause symptoms can be confused with diabetes

Non-insulin-based treatment for type 2 diabetes

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The impact of a nurse’s dual role on implementing an effectiveness study

The impact of a nurse’s dual role on implementing an effectiveness study

Acting as researcher and care coordinator enhanced the effectiveness of interventions

Initiating non-insulin-based treatment in adults with type 2 diabetes: a practical guide

Type 2 diabetes: initiating non-insulin-based treatment in adults

Practical advice and useful resources to help nurses support their patients

Initiating insulin therapy in adults with type 2 diabetes: a practical guide

Initiating insulin therapy in adults with type 2 diabetes: a practical guide

Tips on how to select an appropriate regimen, overcome resistance and minimise side effects

A nurse holds up and shows a bottle of medication to an older man seated next to his female companion

Diabetes and dementia: safely managing people living with multiple long-term conditions

Older people with diabetes are at higher risk of developing dementia

Managing diabetes mellitus and dementia: a nursing overview

Managing diabetes mellitus and dementia: a nursing overview

Integrated care across settings and single records for people with dementia and diabetes are...

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RCN Nursing Awards 2023 winner

RCN Nursing Awards 2023: all the winners and their projects

The inspiring nurses who are leading change and improving outcomes in patient care

All you need to know about glucose monitoring for type 2 diabetes in children

Why continuous monitoring is now recommended for some young people with type 2 diabetes

Diabetic foot ulcers in older people: prevention and management

How to avoid the potentially devastating effects of foot ulcers

How you can improve the care of care home residents living with diabetes

A short guide to the latest national recommendations for diabetes management in care homes

How to identify patients who can self-manage in the community (and support them)

Self-management of long-term conditions is empowering and enhances holistic care

Managing type 1 diabetes in children and young people: challenges and solutions

Support from healthcare professionals and school staff should include encouragement to self-...

An overview of complications in type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Recognise the importance of maintaining optimal glycaemic control in patients

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