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Covid lockdown blamed for deaths of more than 3,000 people with diabetes
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A lack of diabetes checks following the first Covid lockdown may have killed more than 3,000 people, a major NHS study suggests. Those with the condition are supposed to undergo regular checks to detect cardiac problems, infections and other changes that could prove deadly. But researchers said a move to remote forms of healthcare delivery and a reduction in routine care meant some of the most crucial physical examinations did not take place during the 12 months following the first lockdown. Experts said the findings showed patients had suffered “absolutely devastating” conseque- Posted
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NHS England - Language Matters: language and diabetes (2018)
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This injection technique guideline provides information on: injection depth, sites and rotation psychological and educational issues lipohypertrophy bleeding and bruising pregnancy insulin pumps safety.- Posted
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What is closed-loop insulin delivery? ‘Closed-loop’ insulin delivery, also known as an artificial pancreas system (APS), is a self-regulating system for administering insulin to patients with type 1 diabetes. An insulin pump is connected to a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) via a smartphone app or minicomputer - in some systems, this is built into the insulin pump. The app or pump uses an algorithm to respond to blood glucose data from the CGM, automatically adjusting insulin delivery from the pump. The CGM then picks up resulting changes in blood glucose levels and relays this infor- Posted
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The endocrine system controls hormones in the body which regulate functions such as sexual development, metabolism and growth. There are over 600,000 endocrinology appointments in the NHS each year, and that number is steadily increasing. This GIRFT national report for endocrinology makes 17 recommendations to improve patient experience and outcomes in England. You will need a FutureNHS account to view this report, or you can view a short video summary which includes key recommendations. -
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Poorly controlled diabetes can lead to complications including diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), foot ulceration and amputation, sight loss, stroke and heart disease. Many of these outcomes are avoidable with better management of the condition and coordination of diabetes care services. Recommendations in this report, such as systems to support virtual clinics, can help the NHS as it faces the substantial challenge of recovering services following the COVID-19 pandemic, while remaining ready for any future surges, by operating more effectively and safely than ever before. -
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Diabetes Update: Improving Insulin Safety in Hospital (2017)
Claire Cox posted an article in Diabetes