Diabetes news

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NICE recommends broader use for second SGLT2 inhibitor in chronic kidney disease

Empagliflozin (Jardiance) is set to be available for...

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NICE recommends 'life changing' technology for people with type I diabetes

'Artificial pancreas' could be offered to more than...

A grey-haired man in a grey T-shirt sits on a sofa injecting diabetes medicine into his upper arm.

NICE provisionally accepts new diabetes drug in reversal of initial guidance

Patients with poorly controlled type II diabetes are...

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MHRA reviews GLP-1 agonists over reports of suicidal thoughts

Reports of suicidal and self-harming thoughts in patients...

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FreeStyle Libre users advised to update app after iPhone issues reported

A new version of the FreeStyle LibreLink glucose monitoring...

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NICE rejects new class of diabetes treatment in draft guidance

Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) has not been recommended in...

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New 'Diabetes Tech Can't Wait' campaign

The aim of the Diabetes UK campaign, launched in England...

A girl in a white T-shirt reads her blood glucose level off a smartphone held next to a sensor on her arm.

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...