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Passive smoking increases diabetes risk Active and passive smoking appears to increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new meta-analysis.
Why recommend insulin pumps? Continuous subcutaneous infusion of insulin can be useful for some, explains David Morris in this overview.
Antibiotics may increase diabetes risk Taking antibiotics seems to be associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to Danish researchers who matched 170,504 people with the condition and 1,364,008 controls.
How to prevent amputations Diabetes is an increasingly common long-term condition. One person is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes every three minutes in England, equating to about 700 people every day.
Statin prescribing and diabetes A recent guideline underlines the importance of statins in preventing cardiovascular disease in people with diabetes, explains David Morris.
The ups and downs of blood sugar levels Hypoglycaemia causes distress and a reduction in quality of life for patients. David Morris explains how patients can best avoid it and how to treat it if necessary.
Managing prediabetes in practice In the third in a series, David Morris outlines management approaches for patients at risk of developing type 2.
Helping patients overcome distress caused by a diabetes diagnosis The diagnosis of diabetes can be for some people a type of bereavement, the loss of function in an organ and its replacement with a life-long condition that needs continuous care and attention.
Slowing diabetic nephropathy Recognising the signs of renal damage caused by diabetes enables intervention to slow the condition's progress and minimise complications. David Morris writes
Managing patients with diabetes during fasting times Patients fast for a variety of reasons, including religion and lifestyle. David Morris considers the best advice for high-risk patients wishing to fast. 1 comment
The oral complications of diabetes are often ignored Nurses should include a check for dental health issues in people with diabetes as part of their regular review, explains Anne Phillips.
Anti-diabetic could treat Parkinson's disease Previous studies showed that exenatide, used to treat type 2 diabetes, improves motor and non-motor function in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. Now a new study has raised the prospect that exenatide might impact this debilitating disease.
Pre-conception and antenatal care in type 2 diabetes Women with type 2 diabetes need additional care and support both before conception and during pregnancy, explain Julie Abayomi and Lorna Wood.
Diabetes care, mental health, flu jab In-depth analysis of the latest international research. Compiled by Mark Greener.
Weight loss in type 2 diabetes Support from nurses is crucial to help obese and overweight patients achieve and maintain weight loss, explains Nicky Kime
Management of prediabetes Nurses have a key role in promoting the patient's self-management and fostering motivation for lifestyle change, writes Nicky Kime
Contraceptive options for women with medical conditions Women with a need for contraception should be given information about and offered a choice of all methods, according to NICE. Contraceptive counselling should be individualised to the woman and her needs. This involves understanding a woman's
Management of gestational diabetes in primary care Perhaps the most influential role of primary care nurses in gestational diabetes is in its prevention, writes Dr David Morris
Travel advice in diabetes care Several factors should be considered before a person with diabetes travels abroad, writes Dr Suneeta Kochhar
Managing diabetes mellitus in children and young people Psychosocial issues should be addressed alongside pharmacological treatment for children and young people with diabetes, writes Dr David Morris
Diabetes patients at risk of malnutrition Malnutrition is often unrecognised in people with diabetes but community nurses can help educate patients and alert specialists if required, writes Siobhan Hughes
Prevention strategies for type 2 diabetes NICE has published guidelines on preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes via diet and lifestyle programmes , writes Paula Holt
Obesity and type 2 diabetes Dr David Morris discusses how we can manage the evolving epidemic of the associated conditions of obesity and type 2 diabetes