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Managing diabetes in women during preconception and pregnancy

Diabetes in pregnancy is associated with risks to the woman and to the developing foetus. Pharmacists and healthcare professionals need to be able to support and educate women who are planning pregnancy and those who are already pregnant to manage their diabetes.…

Published: 13 September 2017

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The diabetic foot

Diabetes-related foot problems are common, and negatively impact patients’ quality of life, so it is important that pharmacists are aware of symptoms and the relevant care pathways for these patients to ensure they receive the best care and education regarding how to manage their condition. Pr…

Published: 17 August 2017

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and diabetes: diagnosis, assessment and management

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the term for a range of conditions caused by a build-up of fat in the liver. The condition is thought to be highly prevalent; however, the dearth of symptoms during early disease and the lack of a specific diagnostic test make it difficult to detect and…

Published: 8 August 2017

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How pharmacists can support and advise patients during Ramadan

Pharmacists have an essential role in advising and counselling patients who are observing Ramadan. By understanding the possible compliance and adherence issues, pharmacists can support Muslim patients during this time.…

Published: 3 June 2016

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Insulin initiation in patients with diabetes

How to select and start insulin in a patient with diabetes mellitus.…

Published: 14 January 2016

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Type 2 diabetes: pharmacological management strategies

Current and future treatment options for the management of patients with type 2 diabetes.…

Published: 3 November 2015

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Identifying patients at risk of diabetes

With 11.5 million people at risk in the UK, it is essential to recognise the signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.…

Published: 28 October 2014

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Canagliflozin and dapagliflozin interactions in diabetes treatment

Find out which interactions are associated with the latest antidiabetic medicines.…

Published: 28 October 2014

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Diabetes: missing meals and doses

Q. Just the ramipril please. I don’t need the metformin [500mg tds] this time because I’ve got plenty still. I don’t always take them because of my job: I work as a security guard and it means I skip meals sometimes. I know I’m supposed to eat regularly but I don’t want to make a fuss — …

Published: 13 July 2013

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Type 1 diabetes: pathophysiology and diagnosis

Patients with type 1 diabetes require lifelong treatment with insulin — and must juggle their doses, diet and exercise — to prevent hyperglycaemia and the resulting micro- and macrovascular complications…

Published: 26 March 2013

Learning | Diabetes

Managing diabetes in women during preconception and pregnancy

The diabetic foot

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and diabetes: diagnosis, assessment and management

How pharmacists can support and advise patients during Ramadan

Insulin initiation in patients with diabetes

Type 2 diabetes: pharmacological management strategies

Identifying patients at risk of diabetes

Canagliflozin and dapagliflozin interactions in diabetes treatment

Diabetes: missing meals and doses

Type 1 diabetes: pathophysiology and diagnosis

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