Diabetes

Regular use of PPIs linked with increased risk of type 2 diabetes, study suggests

Regular use of proton-pump inhibitors increases patients’ risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus by 24%, an observational study published in Gut has suggested.…

Evaluating pharmacist interventions using the Simpler tool in Malaysian patients with type 2 diabetes

An evaluation of using a Simpler tool in Malaysian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus to assess the types and effectiveness of interventions conducted by pharmacists and the impact on quality of life.…

Diabetes: mental health considerations in adults

Pharmacists can contribute to the psychological and emotional wellbeing of people living with diabetes by helping to identify those who have mental wellbeing needs, optimising treatment and minimising risk factors.…

We must tear down the barriers to equality for BAME communities highlighted by COVID-19

There are two ways that we can begin to address the long-running health disparities between different ethnic groups, which have been highlighted by the disproportionate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.…

SGLT2 inhibitors linked to reduced risk of serious renal events

Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors are associated with a lower incidence of serious renal events in people with diabetes, a study in the BMJ has suggested.…

Underfunding has hit my community pharmacy hard, but we’re determined to provide new high-value services

Community pharmacist Eoghan O’Brien explains the impact of underfunding on the sector in Northern Ireland, and what he’s doing to continue providing a valued service to patients.…

Consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to diabetes risk

Consuming greater proportions of ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, results of a prospective cohort study have suggested.…

First oral GLP-1 treatment for type 2 diabetes recommended by EMA

The European Medicines Agency’s human medicines committee has recommended the first oral glucagon-like peptide receptor agonist treatment for adults with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus.…

Top ten features of 2019

Among our most-read features in 2019 was an investigation into whether pharmacists are dispensing too many multicompartment compliance aids, and another on why thousands of patients are being left on potentially risky drug combinations involving anticoagulants.…