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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

NHS rolls out second continuous glucose monitoring device to type I diabetes patients
The Dexcom ONE device comprises a small sensor which...

New advice on vitamin B12 monitoring in patients taking metformin
Patients on metformin treatment with risk factors for...

Metformin 'safe in pregnancy', says MHRA
Prescribing advice for metformin in pregnancy has been...

New treatment for CKD associated with diabetes
Kerendia (finerenone) is a new oral treatment for adults...

More patients with diabetes set to benefit from continuous glucose monitoring
NICE has widened its backing for real-time and 'flash'...
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.