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.
An overview of complications in type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Recognise the importance of maintaining optimal glycaemic control in patients
05 Jun 2023
No sick pay, no pay rise, no incentive: independent sector falls far behind NHS
Calls for pay parity after RCN congress hears about pitiful private contracts for nurses
18 May 2023
Type 2 diabetes: treatment recommendations for reducing the risk of complications
Learn about the latest national guidelines, including pharmacological treatment
15 May 2023
Talking to patients about their mental health: how research can help you
Finding new skills developed my confidence and eased the fear of ‘getting it wrong’
06 Apr 2023
Managing type 2 diabetes in children and young people
How nurses can help children and young people with type 2 diabetes achieve optimal self-...
03 Apr 2023
Nursing gets the Antiques Roadshow treatment – and one nurse gets his ‘pinch me’ moment
Award winner reflects on showcasing the profession for BBC1 show’s special episode
03 Mar 2023
Well-chosen words: how what you say makes a difference to outcomes
Tips for more powerful, productive and empathetic conversations with patients
24 Feb 2023
Dietary management of adults with type 2 diabetes and the role of the nurse
Understand how dietary strategies can maintain glycaemic control in patients
23 Jan 2023
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
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