Diabetes

Diabetic ketoacidosis in adults: identification, diagnosis and management

All healthcare professionals who support people with diabetes should be aware of this complex medical emergency so that they can recognise red flag symptoms.…

Semaglutide lowers risk of kidney failure and cardiovascular death in patients with type 2 diabetes and CKD, study results show

Experts say this is an “important trial in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus”, offering the possibility of semiglutide as an additional treatment option for slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease.…

Early intensive glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes provides near-lifelong protection, study finds

Study results showed the overall risk of death from any cause was reduced by 10–20% in participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with intensive glycaemic control.…

Weight loss treatment programme for type 2 diabetes to be available across England

The programme shows “early promise” that it leads to remission of type 2 diabetes in up to half of participants after a year, according to NHS England.…

EMA finds no link between GLP-1 receptor agonists and suicidal thoughts

The European Medicines Agency's Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee has confirmed that no update to product information is warranted.…

Acute complications of diabetes in adults: diagnosis and management

How to recognise and manage hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar state, as well as providing information on prevention and managing sick days.…

Almost 40% of older adults with polypharmacy given inappropriate prescription when starting treatment for type 2 diabetes, study finds

In older patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus but no polypharmacy, 6.5% of patients were given a potentially inappropriate prescription.…

Perioperative management of type 2 diabetes mellitus

How to manage diabetic medication in the perioperative period.…

Type 2 diabetes remission achieved in 6% of patients through weight loss alone, study results show

Experts have emphasised the importance of individualised treatment, which may include a low-calorie diet.…

GLP-1 receptor agonist shortage expected to continue for all of 2024

In a national patient safety alert, the Department of Health and Social Care advised switching patients on Byetta and Victoza to Rybelsus, and to provide appropriate counselling with any changes.…