Diabetes-related amputations: how to reduce risk and identify issues early
The steps every nurse can take to support people with diabetes who have lower limb pathology
25 Nov 2022
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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.
Managing type 1 diabetes in school children
Exploring perceptions and attitudes towards the management of type 1 diabetes in schools
23 Nov 2022
Safe use of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors in managing type 2 diabetes
Recognise the role of nurses in ensuring SGLT2 inhibitors are used appropriately
07 Nov 2022
How to show leadership and organisation skills as a nursing student
Students on GP placement found ‘lost’ patients who were missing out on vital diabetes care
27 Oct 2022
Type 2 diabetes: unexpected comorbidities and how to help complex patients
Study found accompanying conditions can include back pain, depression and osteoarthritis
03 Oct 2022
Peripheral neuropathy: how nurses can help patients live better with the condition
A look at how nurses can support patients, with tips on self-management
30 Aug 2022
Sight loss and driver safety: how to spot symptoms and advise your patients
What you need to know about common conditions and your duty in relation to informing the DVLA
12 Aug 2022
Patients undergoing kidney dialysis have not seen much change in the treatment available
Dialysis is still a gruelling disruptive treatment that takes over a patient’s life
13 Jul 2022
Diabetes care post-COVID: what you need to know
Updated NICE guidance, and the struggles patients face due to lack of contact with care teams
24 Jun 2022
Supporting patients to achieve remission of type 2 diabetes
The link between diet, weight loss programmes and remission - and how to advise your patients
20 Jun 2022
Restoring routine NHS diabetes care: the support your patients need
Disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have left many patients struggling alone
15 Jun 2022
Type 1 diabetes in children: an overview of the condition and its management
Nurses are seeing more children with type 1 diabetes: a round up of treatment and advice
12 May 2022
COVID-19 and diabetes: onset and challenges in management
There is a clear correlation and bidirectional relationship between diabetes and COVID-19
11 May 2022
Supporting the emotional well-being of patients with diabetes mellitus in primary care
Enhance your understanding of diabetes distress and major depressive disorder
09 May 2022
What does the role of diabetes specialist nurse involve?
Qualifications you need and the pay to expect in this influential and autonomous role
05 May 2022
How nutrition helps to prevent non-communicable diseases and support planetary health
Learn the effects of diet on metabolism and which foods to promote to patients
07 Feb 2022
Optimising treatment in older people with type 2 diabetes and frailty
Acknowledging the need for district nurses to keep up to date with advances in diabetes care
19 Jan 2022
Type 1 disordered eating in children and young people with diabetes
Enhance your knowledge of recognising and managing type 1 disordered eating
17 Jan 2022