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.
Fitness to Practise: NMC clears nurse accused of dishonesty
Nurse recounts how stress of long investigation led them to a ‘nervous breakdown’
04 Jun 2021
An overview of diabetic retinopathy and other ocular complications of diabetes mellitus
Understand the role of the nurse in providing patient education and support
25 May 2021
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Nursing Standard podcast: all you need to know about insulin and diabetes
Lecturer Paula Mayo explains the types of insulin and how to administer it safely
13 May 2021
Recognising and treating psychological issues in people with diabetes mellitus
Enhance your knowledge of potential issues such as depression, distress and guilt
10 May 2021
Diabetes: preparation of insulin syringes for home use
Issues to be addressed in pre-loading insulin syringes for later use by someone with diabetes
06 Apr 2021
Effective management of type 1 diabetes in children and young people
An overview of type 1 diabetes management, including insulin replacement therapy and diet
11 Jan 2021
Diabetes care catch-up: which patients should take priority as COVID-19 continues?
Many patients have missed out on care during the pandemic - now services are under pressure
31 Dec 2020
Understanding the principles of insulin use in type 1 and type 2 diabetes management
Familiarise yourself with the different types of insulin therapy and their safety measures
29 Dec 2020
What to do in a diabetic emergency: understanding the warning signs and treatments
Nurses in every setting need to know the symptoms of hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia and DKA
15 Dec 2020
Living with diabetes: two weeks in my patients’ shoes improved my understanding
How a nurse specialist gained greater insight into self-management of a long-term condition
08 Dec 2020
Diabetes care: how a coin-sized device can monitor blood glucose levels continuously
Up to 3,000 people with learning disabilities set to benefit from ‘life-changing’ device
07 Dec 2020
Learning to monitor blood glucose – a helping hand to safe and confident practice
Nursing students can practise taking blood samples with simulation device invented by a nurse
18 Nov 2020
Free training offered to reduce insulin administration errors
Diabetes nursing group produces e-learning module after audit highlights errors in hospitals
15 Oct 2020
Obesity strategy: steps for tackling a public health crisis
The government’s plan to get the nation fit, protect against COVID-19 and ease strain on the...
08 Sep 2020
Shame, stigma and sexual dysfunction: the overlooked diabetes complications
Some physical and mental health issues common in people with diabetes are not discussed
29 Jun 2020
Exploring the effects of being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in adolescence
Understand the psychological and practical impact of a diagnosis on adolescents
22 Jun 2020
COVID-19: how we adapted our diabetes service to provide seven-day-a-week, remote care
The changes that will remain post-pandemic and tips for adapting other services
18 Jun 2020
Type 2 diabetes in older people: pathophysiology, identification and management
Exploring the implications of increased longevity and how this is linked to type 2 diabetes
10 Jun 2020