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

PPIs 'may improve glycaemic control' in diabetes patients

PPIs 'may improve glycaemic control' in diabetes patients

5 July 2021, 3:29pm

The potential glucose-lowering effects of proton pump...

First NovoRapid insulin biosimilar launched

First NovoRapid insulin biosimilar launched

1 June 2021, 7:33am

Trurapi is a biosimilar of the rapid-acting insulin...

New patient-influenced diabetes guidance 'strongly recommends' SGLT2 inhibitors

New patient-influenced diabetes guidance 'strongly recommends' SGLT2 inhibitors

26 May 2021, 12:57pm

SGLT2 inhibitors are 'strongly recommended' for patients...

Metformin use during pregnancy linked to reduced gestational weight gain

Metformin use during pregnancy linked to reduced gestational weight gain

5 May 2021, 11:57am

Exposure to metformin versus other treatments during...

SGLT2 inhibitors summarised in new MIMS table

SGLT2 inhibitors summarised in new MIMS table

30 November 2020, 8:10pm

Prescribers can quickly compare key features and benefits...

At-a-glance product comparison charts.

Table: Insulin Preparations

Table: Insulin Preparations

1 June 2021, 9:21am
Table: Insulin Delivery Devices

Table: Insulin Delivery Devices

1 June 2021, 9:17am
Table: Antidiabetic Agents, Use in Renal Impairment

Table: Antidiabetic Agents, Use in Renal Impairment

27 May 2021, 9:20am
Table: GLP-1 Agonists for the Treatment of Type II Diabetes

Table: GLP-1 Agonists for the Treatment of Type II Diabetes

26 August 2020, 9:28am
Table: SGLT2 Inhibitors for the Treatment of Type II Diabetes

Table: SGLT2 Inhibitors for the Treatment of Type II Diabetes

30 November 2020, 8:00pm
Table: Blood Glucose Testing Strips and Meters

Table: Blood Glucose Testing Strips and Meters

21 July 2021, 8:00am
Table: Finger Prickers and Compatible Lancets

Table: Finger Prickers and Compatible Lancets

21 July 2021, 10:13am

Summaries of key national guidance.

Current Medical Standards of Fitness to Drive (DVLA Guidance)

Current Medical Standards of Fitness to Drive (DVLA Guidance)

31 August 2018, 3:12pm
Assessing Fitness to Fly (CAA Guidance)

Assessing Fitness to Fly (CAA Guidance)

12 December 2019, 10:35am
Management of Type 2 Diabetes (NICE Guideline)

Management of Type 2 Diabetes (NICE Guideline)

30 August 2019, 10:26am

 
 

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Proteinuria

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

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HbA 1c units

Enter glycated haemoglobin
( HbA 1c ) value in % to convert to mmol/mol, and vice versa.

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