Practical Diabetes

Journal for healthcare professionals covering all aspects of #diabetes care, new drugs, #insulins, research, #obesity, guidelines and diabetes complications.

[Practical Diabetes @PracDiabetes]

'children are growing up in a food environment which undermines their health at every turn, but cross-government action could change this'
@DiabetesUK 'Reversing the trend'
@wesstreeting @VictoriaAtkins
https://t.co/bQEAsBXxlz

[Practical Diabetes @PracDiabetes]

This is so useful

[DSNforumUK @DSNforumUK]

✨ New & updated version of our insulin chart is now available✨

NEW & improved complete with :

📈 insulin profiles
♻️ Pen Recycling schemes
❌ discontinued insulins removed

🔗 https://t.co/fOf6VGICh3

#gbdoc #insulin #Diabetes

[Practical Diabetes @PracDiabetes]

There has been a vast ⬆️ in prescribing of anti-depressants and anti-psychotics Studies into their effects on #type2diabetes are very limited in number and quality Anti-depressants may 📷macrovascular risk for men with type 2 #depression #mentalhealth
https://t.co/LKkm7w5XtE

[Practical Diabetes @PracDiabetes]

This case report describes autoimmune #diabetes associated with the mother contracting gastroenteritis at 14 weeks
Enterovirus antibodies were slightly raised in the mother after delivery, and were found in the infant's serum
https://t.co/CZFxGOhPLy

[Practical Diabetes @PracDiabetes]

Scottish Type 1 Education Programme (STEP) equips people with newly diagnosed T1DM with skills to self-manage the condition. After STEP was introduced 60% of people met HbA1c level target range 12 months after their diagnosis, comparing to 48% in Scotland as a whole. @DiabetesUK

[Practical Diabetes @PracDiabetes]

The authors state these benefits are specifically due to the pomegranate powder, however from the results shown it's not clear whether the PPP has added effect over just enhancement with chickpea and pearl millet flours.

[Practical Diabetes @PracDiabetes]

Small but interesting study: benefits in terms of antioxidant content, BMI and A1c between chapattis made with multigrain flour (chickpea, pomegranate powder, pearl millet flour) vs plain wheat flour in people with T2 #diabetes
Bring on the multigrains!😀
https://t.co/rUXwaOpT6u

[Practical Diabetes @PracDiabetes]

Research has identified a genetic variant found in 7.6% of people of S Asian heritage which manifests in falsely lower HbA1c results. Those people with 1 variant copy were diagnosed with T2DM on average 1yr later, while those with two copies were diagnosed on average 2yrs later.

[Practical Diabetes @PracDiabetes]

Joy Ogden runs-through some highlights of the Trend #diabetes nursing conference 2023.
Fascinating talks on the different issues facing the different sexes, plus a really useful overview of particular issues needing consideration in cancer + diabetes 👍
https://t.co/4F9D99J7SB

[Practical Diabetes @PracDiabetes]

The Dexcom G7 CGM system is now capable of connecting directly to Apple Watch via a dedicated Bluetooth connection which makes it the first CGM system to offer real-time glucose readings on a smartwatch without people with diabetes needing to carry their phones. @dexcom #diabetes

[Practical Diabetes @PracDiabetes]

UK consensus on the management of #type2 #diabetes in children and young people
- HbA1c recommended for screening, but may miss some
- Diabetes antibody testing can aid identification of type of diabetes
- Insufficient evidence for testing C-peptide at diagnosis

👍 Great work 👍

[BMC Medicine @BMCMedicine]

Billy White and colleagues present an evidence-based guideline with aims to provide a practical approach in managing type 2 diabetes in in children and young people condition in the UK.
@mayng888 @FainiaK

Read more about their work here:

https://t.co/STwErYdUAb

[Practical Diabetes @PracDiabetes]

@ShivaniM_KC Always saw the ENT folk looking seriously sharp

[Practical Diabetes @PracDiabetes]

Although there was lots of variability in studies, 2 of the 3 studies which found a negative impact were the ones which used with matched controls.

[Practical Diabetes @PracDiabetes]

This meta-analysis found that maternal diabetes had a ⬇️ impact on infant psychomotor development, with more impact in pre-existing diabetes than GDM.
But, the impact was small and only seen at 12 months, suggesting the infants 'catch up' developmentally https://t.co/q6MnlEJ0gD

[Practical Diabetes @PracDiabetes]

From today the NHS will start contacting people with type 1 diabetes in England who could benefit from artificial pancreas technology. However challenges exist around the sourcing enough of the devices, plus the need to train more staff in how to use them. https://t.co/D622SeHv8M

[Practical Diabetes @PracDiabetes]

This study found that we are failing in diabetes care for prison populations.
They stress the disparity between available resources and need, exacerbating health inequalities.
https://t.co/muYViMqFxx
#nhs #diabetes

[Practical Diabetes @PracDiabetes]

@Wesoninternet @scivier_martin Have they looked at Dexcom? The patient who co-authored this patient explains how to use it with smartphone accessibility features. He used it successfully and was totally blind 👍
https://t.co/Kts4fg2q9Y

[Practical Diabetes @PracDiabetes]

@scivier_martin The patch pumps which allow control through app on smartphone are better for visual impairment than buttons on pumps, but there is still no pump designed for those with total blindness. It should be possible to make the apps work with screen-reader technology etc

[Practical Diabetes @PracDiabetes]

@scivier_martin https://t.co/6cxOymMGBL

[Practical Diabetes @PracDiabetes]

@TheEndoSociety have updated their clinical practice guideline for the management of PwD at high risk of hypoglycaemia. #diabetes #insulin
https://t.co/KXYRznM7U7