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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...

MHRA reviews GLP-1 agonists over reports of suicidal thoughts
Reports of suicidal and self-harming thoughts in patients...

FreeStyle Libre users advised to update app after iPhone issues reported
A new version of the FreeStyle LibreLink glucose monitoring...

NICE rejects new class of diabetes treatment in draft guidance
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) has not been recommended in...

New 'Diabetes Tech Can't Wait' campaign
The aim of the Diabetes UK campaign, launched in England...

NICE approves 'life-changing' technologies for children with type II diabetes
Children with type II diabetes are set to benefit from...

Stop SGLT2 inhibitors and monitor ketones in hospitalised patients, says MHRA
SGLT2 inhibitor treatment should be interrupted in...

First oral hypoglycaemic licensed for add-on therapy in type I diabetes
The SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin (Forxiga) can now...

New MIMS table helps GPs adjust antidiabetic doses in renal impairment
Prescribers can now consult a handy MIMS table to check...

Fingerprick-free glucose monitoring system available on the NHS
A glucose monitoring system that does not require regular...

New combination tablet for type II diabetes
Qtern contains a fixed-dose combination of saxagliptin...

Renal impairment warnings relaxed for metformin products
Metformin-containing products can now be used in patients...

SGLT2 inhibitors endorsed for NHS use as monotherapies
Canagliflozin, dapagliflozin and empagliflozin have...

Pictorial guide to diabetes devices now available on MIMS website
GPs and MIMS subscribers can now view images and key...

Foot care reminder for canagliflozin prescribing
Healthcare professionals have been reminded of the...

New advice on diabetic ketoacidosis risk with SGLT2 inhibitors
Measures to reduce the risk of rare diabetic ketoacidosis...

MIMS publishes summary of new NICE diabetes guidance
A quick-reference MIMS summary of the recently revised...