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

SGLT2 inhibitors backed for cardiovascular prevention in draft NICE guidance

SGLT2 inhibitors backed for cardiovascular prevention in draft NICE guidance

13 September 2021, 12:33pm

SGLT2 inhibitors should be considered as first-line...

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...

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

9 August 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

11 August 2021, 9:00am
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

 
 

Calculators

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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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