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Diabetes and genes at forefront of new podcast

Aspects of genetics in diabetes will be under the spotlight of a new podcast launched by two diabetes experts.  Healthcare professionals can now learn about the unusual genetic forms of diabetes thank...

UK’s obesity ‘ticking time bomb’ to be addressed at new congress

A nationwide conference will be held in May to help healthcare professionals tackle the obesity challenge facing the UK. Registrations for the inaugural Obesity Alliance conference have opened today ­...

Postponed GlucoContro.online masterclass to take place this month

A web-based solution that allows healthcare professionals to securely connect with their patients’ blood glucose readings will be explored in a webinar hosted by Ascensia Diabetes Care. The event, Glu...

Lower limb webinar aims to tackle rising amputation rates

Foot care experts are urging healthcare professionals to attend a webinar on lower limb assessment and treatment in a bid to reduce the number of amputations that take place each year. The English Dia...

Diabetes and Ramadan webinars announced

Healthcare professionals who treat people with diabetes who observe Ramadan are invited to attend a webinar looking at the subject this month.  Taking place on Wednesday, January 10, at 7.30pm, and th...

Leading consultant discusses link between diabetes and the kidneys in podcast episode

A consultant with a special interest in diabetes and the kidney care features in episode 11 of The Inpatient Podcast. Dr Andrew Frankel, Consultant Physician and Nephrologist at the Imperial College H...

Date for CESR application support event announced

Healthcare professionals looking to apply for a CCT in endocrinology and diabetes and GIM via the CESR route can now register for a workshop dedicated to the subject next month.  The Association of Br...

Ground-breaking clinical trial shows promise for type 1 diabetes

The progression of type 1 diabetes could be suppressed by a commonly prescribed drug used for treating rheumatoid arthritis, a world-first study has revealed. Professors Thomas Kay and Helen Thomas, f...

New member sought for ABCD-UKKA Committee

A committee at the forefront of revolutionising care for people affected by diabetic kidney disease in the UK are looking to recruit a new member to join the team.  The Association of British Clinical...

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