Diabetes UK

Diabetes conference opens in Glasgow

3rd March 2016

Experts in the field of diabetes have gathered in Glasgow for the Diabetes UK Professional Conference. The three-day annual event is taking place at the SECC and began on Wednesday, March 2. The ...

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Insulin administration guide launched

3rd March 2016

A new guide for managing insulin administration in the community has been launched at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference. The two-part guide has been compiled by Diabetes UK and accredited ...

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Clinical champion recruitment drive starts

18th February 2016

Healthcare professionals who have experience in treating diabetes are being asked to sign up as local volunteers to help with the “diabetes crisis”. Leading charity Diabetes UK is ...

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Brits urge food makers to cut fat and sugar

10th February 2016

Food manufacturers are being asked to cut the amount of saturated fats, salts and added sugars in their products, according to a survey. The poll, which was commissioned by leading charity ...

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NHS to introduce sugar tax

28th January 2016

A tax on sugary drinks and snacks in hospitals is to be introduced in a bid to encourage people to eat more healthily, the NHS has announced. Hospitals across England will start charging more for ...

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Insulin safety award deadline looms

22nd January 2016

The deadline for diabetes hospital teams to enter into a prestigious annual award is fast approaching.  The closing date for the 2015 Rowan Hillson Insulin Safety Award, which is organised by the ...

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