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.
Use of nutrition therapy in the management of diabetes mellitus
Find out how nutrients can affect glycaemic levels in patients with diabetes
25 Feb 2019
The role of the practice nurse in assessing erectile dysfunction in men with type 2...
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common problem in men who have diabetes. However, ED...
18 Feb 2019
Online nursing degrees: the government’s plan for solving the workforce crisis
RCN says NHS Long Term Plan falls short of solving nurse shortage
07 Jan 2019
We’re helping hospital patients administer their own insulin
How a diabetes specialist nurse’s project is giving patients control and reducing waste
03 Jan 2019
Nurses are pivotal in helping to stem the high rate of diabetes in the UK
A type 2 diagnosis should be an urgent wake-up for people to lose weight
18 Dec 2018
Jane Bates: Don’t let the bad fairy handle patient complaints
Even with a well-run clinic schedule you can’t please everyone
18 Dec 2018
Diabetes: what you need to know, whatever your setting
Its increasing prevalence and complexity mean all staff require core skills, say experts
17 Dec 2018
Diabetes self-management
Three articles investigate strategies to support the self-management of diabetes
13 Dec 2018
The emotional toll of diabetes affects carers too
Those who provide mental health support also need it, says Diabetes UK’s Dan Howarth
12 Dec 2018
The training programme giving all health teams the skills to manage diabetes
With diabetes on the rise, one nurse has created a practical, customisable ten-point approach
07 Dec 2018
Diabetes: recommendations for improving mental well-being
All-party group calls for clearer pathways to support individuals’ psychological needs
04 Dec 2018
RCNi Nurse Awards: how one finalist is helping mental health teams manage diabetes
Ruth Miller's ten-point approach is being rolled out across mental healthcare providers
03 Dec 2018
Majority of carers of people with diabetes experience emotional problems, survey reveals
Carers of people with diabetes need greater levels of support from nurses, says Diabetes UK
14 Nov 2018
What can I do to help improve medication safety for patients with diabetes?
How to be at the forefront of the drive to improve care for inpatients with diabetes
08 Nov 2018
Assessing and managing the acute complications of diabetes mellitus
Nurses have a vital role in recognising and responding to diabetes mellitus complications
06 Nov 2018
‘Nurses can help prevent hundreds of premature diabetes-related deaths each week’
Diabetes UK says nurses are key to helping people manage the condition and complications
30 Oct 2018
Quality standard for eating disorders highlights need for closer liaison between teams
Eating disorders guidance from NICE calls for better coordination and earlier access to care
25 Oct 2018
HbA1c: What's in a name? And how can I remember it?...
Remembering the name of the diabetes blood test is a challenge, says Jane Bates
10 Oct 2018