Using social networks to help patients self-care
Social media may create opportunities for people with long-term conditions to manage their own care but health professionals must be aware of those opportunities
View ArticleIdentifying patients for insulin pump therapy
As insulin pumps become increasingly popular in the management of type 1 diabetes, health professionals need to understand which patients are suitable for the therapy
View ArticleImproving diabetes care for young people
How can health professionals meet new care guidance issued by Diabetes UK?
View ArticleEffect of telehealth on acute and emergency care
Telehealth can exploit modern technology to allow patients to manage their conditions at home, reducing the need for primary care and hospital visits
View ArticleEnd-of-life care for people dying from cardiovascular diseases
A report by the National End of Life Care Intelligence Network has identified the need to provide better access to end-of-life care for people with cardiovascular diseases
View ArticlePatient use of the internet for diabetes information
While structured education is helpful in enabling people with diabetes to self-care, many use the internet to find more general information
View ArticleYoung people’s experiences of living with type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes can be difficult to control during adolescence, so health professionals should take into account individuals’ needs and involve their family when planning care
View ArticleDepression and diabetes: what should nurses do?
Depression is more common in patients with diabetes than in the general population so nurses should be aware of this and screen for it routinely
View ArticleVenous thromboembolism risk with glucocorticoid use
Prescribers need to carefully weigh the risks and benefits when prescribing glucocorticoids, as a large study has shown they raise the risk of patients developing venous thromboembolism
View ArticleReducing admissions for people with diabetes
New guidance from a group of diabetes organisations has identified how commissioners and hospital trusts can work together to reduce admissions associated with diabetes
View ArticleManagement of diabetic ketoacidosis in adults
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes, making it a medical emergency. Nurses need to know how to identify and manage it
View ArticleImproving diabetes care for young people
How can health professionals meet new care guidance issued by Diabetes UK?
View ArticleEffect of telehealth on acute and emergency care
Telehealth can exploit modern technology to allow patients to manage their conditions at home, reducing the need for primary care and hospital visits
View ArticleEnd-of-life care for people dying from cardiovascular diseases
A report by the National End of Life Care Intelligence Network has identified the need to provide better access to end-of-life care for people with cardiovascular diseases
View ArticlePatient use of the internet for diabetes information
While structured education is helpful in enabling people with diabetes to self-care, many use the internet to find more general information
View ArticlePerioperative glucose control for patients with diabetes
This review aimed to discover whether intensive or conventional glucose control should be used for patients with diabetes who are undergoing surgery
View ArticlePatient support to reduce risk of diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy causes a loss of sight that can affect physical and psychosocial abilities. Nurses can help reduce the incidence of this devastating condition
View ArticleDiabetes knowledge in patients’ adult offspring
Adult offspring of people with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing the condition so must have accurate knowledge about it and its risk factors
View ArticleEnd-of-life care for people dying from cardiovascular diseases
A report by the National End of Life Care Intelligence Network has identified the need to provide better access to end-of-life care for people with cardiovascular diseases
View ArticlePerioperative glucose control for patients with diabetes
This review aimed to discover whether intensive or conventional glucose control should be used for patients with diabetes who are undergoing surgery
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