Prevention

DPC2019 launches major prevention stream

3rd April 2019

A type 2 diabetes Prevention and Obesity in Practice stream has been announced as part of this year’s Diabetes Professional Care 2019 (DPC2019). The stream, launched during Diabetes Prevention ...

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Diabetes summit showcases best practice

14th December 2018

Health systems should “put away pills, needles and scalpels” and focus on the prevention of type 2 diabetes, attendees were told at a meeting at parliament. The International Diabetes Summit ...

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Preventing premature mortality in diabetes

24th January 2018

Speakers from throughout the UK will address factors determining mortality risk in diabetes. Mortality relating to hypoglycaemia and cardiovascular disease will be discussed in detail. Book your ...

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Diabetes NHS costs could hit £17 billion

25th October 2016

The future of the NHS is at risk because the cost of treating diabetes could hit £17 billion by 2035, health experts have warned. According to Public Health England there are currently 4.5 ...

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Isle of Wight prevention drive recognised

20th October 2016

The Isle of Wight’s NHS Trust has been recognised for helping to curb the type 2 diabetes epidemic. The trust was named in second place for its results in controlling type 2 diabetes ...

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The Diabetes Manager – WW2

20th October 2016

Abigail Kitt is a healthcare manager who has worked in the diabetes sector since 2004. Over the course of her career, she has built up knowledge in translating diabetes NHS policy into improving ...

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