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MIMS Diabetes Clinic
Latest news and quick-reference resources collated by the MIMS editors to support primary care prescribing for type I and type II diabetes mellitus.
Latest news

NICE recommends broader use for second SGLT2 inhibitor in chronic kidney disease
Empagliflozin (Jardiance) is set to be available for...

NICE recommends 'life changing' technology for people with type I diabetes
'Artificial pancreas' could be offered to more than...

NICE provisionally accepts new diabetes drug in reversal of initial guidance
Patients with poorly controlled type II diabetes are...

NHS launches plan to tackle early-onset diabetes
People aged 18 to 39 years will receive additional...

MHRA reviews GLP-1 agonists over reports of suicidal thoughts
Reports of suicidal and self-harming thoughts in patients...
At-a-glance product comparison charts.
Summaries of key national guidance.
Calculators

Proteinuria
Urine albumin: creatinine ratio (ACR), protein: creatinine ratio (PCR), and degree of renal impairment.

HbA 1c units
Enter glycated haemoglobin
(
HbA
1c
) value in % to convert to mmol/mol, and vice versa.
Visual guide to diabetes devices
Images and key features to help you identify, compare and recommend suitable devices during patient consultations.
> Lancets | > Reusable insulin delivery devices |
> Finger pricking devices | > Pre-filled insulin pens |
> Blood glucose test strips | > Pre-filled GLP-1 agonist pens |
> Blood glucose meters |
External resources
Useful websites and online tools to support prescribing for diabetes.