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New senior team to launch bold new chapter of CVRM Professional Care
An educational conference uniting cardiovascular, renal and metabolic care has strengthened its leadership team, reinforcing its commitment to delivering a new era of “smart healthcare”.
Eleanor Cross Healthcare awarded NIHR funding to launch Primary Care Research Centre in Northampton
Eleanor Cross Healthcare in Northampton has secured funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Capital Investment Programme to establish a dedicated primary care research clinic and laboratory supporting research into metabolic health, obesity and other long-term conditions.
New study outlines feasibility of minimal-volume capillary blood screening for type 1 diabetes
Population-wide autoimmunity screening for type 1 diabetes across all age groups is feasible using minimally invasive capillary sampling and advanced immunoassay technology, latest research has claimed.
Leading diabetes conference rebranded to unite healthcare specialisms
Diabetes Professional Care (DPC) has relaunched as Cardiovascular Renal Metabolic (CVRM) Professional Care, marking a national rebrand that brings key healthcare specialisms together to drive more integrated care and “improve patient outcomes.”
Red meat intake during childhood can increase type 1 diabetes risk, study demonstrates
A high consumption of beef during childhood may contribute to type 1 diabetes development in genetically at-risk individuals, new evidence has revealed.
LASP1 mediates ADAM17 upregulation in high glucose to promote fibrosis in diabetic kidneys
The LIM and SH3 protein 1 (LASP1) regulates the synthesis and activation of A Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase 17 (ADAM17) in mesangial cells and is required for the profibrotic response to high glucose.
Win luxury prizes and help save lives
A UK health charity is calling on the public to help save the lives of mothers and children across Sub-Saharan Africa and is offering the chance to win luxury prizes in return.
Expert-led webinar to discuss diabetic peripheral neuropathy and metabolic disorder
Healthcare professionals are invited to learn about diabetic peripheral neuropathy and metabolic disorder during an online event next month.
Free CGM access helps DSNs reduce workload and improve patient outcomes
Spirit Health is giving Diabetes Specialist Nurses (DSNs) and primary care teams the opportunity to reduce workload pressures and improve glucose management outcomes through a free, hands-on CareSens Air Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) experience, supported by structured nurse-led onboarding.
Health Secretary commits to meeting bereaved father to discuss mandatory type 1 diabetes testing for children
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has pledged to speak with a bereaved father whose two-year-old daughter died from undiagnosed type 1 diabetes last year.
Meet the new Trend Diabetes committee
Trend Diabetes is pleased to share an update on its committee membership, with a mix of returning members and new voices joining Debbie Hicks.
World’s first, commercially available, fully closed-loop algorithm designed to run without carb counting or meal boluses approved
Following approval from its notified body, CamDiab Ltd announces its latest innovation that will allow users to manage their type 1 diabetes without needing to count carbohydrates or give pre-meal insulin.
Diabetes technology confidence low among community and primary care staff
Tailored training on diabetes technology is needed to improve diabetes care across community and primary care settings, latest research has revealed.
Funding opportunities announced to support diabetes research and professional development
The Trustees of the Novo Nordisk UK Research Foundation (NNUKRF) and the Diabetes Care Trust are encouraging diabetes healthcare professionals to apply for a series of funding opportunities now open for applications.
Trend Diabetes launches new educational video on lipohypertrophy examination
Trend Diabetes has released a brand-new educational video “How to examine for lipohypertrophy,” delivered by Debbie Hicks, Chair of Trend Diabetes.
The Diabetes Africa UK Forum 2025: Advancing equity in diabetes care
The Diabetes Africa UK Forum returns for its third year in 2025, continuing its mission to advance equity in diabetes care for Black populations.
Leicester researchers identify ethnic disparities in accessing continuous glucose monitors
People from Afro-Caribbean and South Asian backgrounds are less likely to be prescribed “life-changing” diabetes technology compared to White individuals, a new study has reported.
Teplizumab authorised by the MHRA
The first ever immunotherapy for type 1 diabetes has now been licensed for use in the UK.
Trividia Health UK announces partnership with Well Pharmacy
A leading blood glucose testing company has launched a range of products with Well Pharmacy.