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Hands-on training opportunity in Birmingham
Healthcare professionals are invited to sharpen their clinical decision-making skills at SIMBA Diabetes 2025 – a unique simulation-based training event taking place on 29 and 30 May 2025 at Edgbaston Park Hotel, Birmingham.

Finalists announced for the Diabetes Nursing Awards 2025
The Diabetes Nursing Awards 2025 has unveiled its shortlisted finalists, recognising outstanding nurses who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, innovation and excellence in diabetes care.

Agenda reveals hot topics taking centre stage at national diabetes footcare conference
Leading experts will delve into topics such as prevention strategies and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) at a prestigious conference dedicated to diabetic footcare.

New glucose-releasing snack launched to reduce hypos
A new plant-based energy snack which releases glucose into the blood stream for up to five hours has been launched in a bid to help manage hypoglycaemia.

QiC Diabetes Awards 2025 – entries now open
Healthcare professionals working in diabetes care can now enter a prestigious awards programme which recognises, rewards and shares innovative practice in the field.

Diabetic neuropathy to be explored in forthcoming webinar
Registrations are now open for a free webinar: Modern Management of Diabetic Neuropathy.

Ypsomed and CamDiab launch mylife Loop on iOS
Ypsomed, together with CamDiab, is launching the iOS version for the mylife CamAPS FX app, which is part of the automated insulin delivery system (AID) mylife Loop.

Professor becomes first woman in the UK to receive prestigious diabetes award
Professor Melanie Davies CBE has been chosen to receive a 2025 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award from the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

Don’t forget to register for Insulin Safety Week 2025
Insulin Safety Week returns from May 12 to 18, with a dedicated focus on the safe use of diabetes technology.

Just two weeks left to enter the 2025 Diabetes Nursing Awards
With just two weeks remaining until entries close for the 2025 Diabetes Nursing Awards, registered healthcare professionals working in diabetes care are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline on Friday, March 21.
New CareSens Air continuous glucose monitor transforms diabetes management for Leeds teacher
A primary school teacher from Leeds with type 2 diabetes says a revolutionary new continuous glucose monitor has provided the freedom to help him live his life “anxiety-free”.

Just four weeks left to enter the 2025 Diabetes Nursing Awards
With just four weeks to go until entries close for the 2025 Diabetes Nursing Awards, nurses working in diabetes care are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline on Friday, March 21.

Leicestershire residents living with diabetes gain early access to new device
The diabetes community in Leicestershire is among the first in the UK to benefit from a new continuous glucose monitor (CGM), designed to simplify diabetes management.

Position statement on reducing carb intake among people with type 1 diabetes published
A position statement on therapeutic carbohydrate reduction nutrition interventions for people with type 1 diabetes has been published by the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners.

Registrations open for Trend Diabetes UK conference series 2025
Trend Diabetes is thrilled to announce that registrations are now open for its 2025 UK conference series, offering healthcare professionals an unparalleled opportunity to deepen their knowledge and enhance their practice in diabetes care.

Diabetes Nursing Awards 2025 announces speaker and presenter line-up
National nursing awards evening will feature speakers who are making a significant impact in diabetes care, as well as a ceremony to honour the achievements of outstanding nurses in the field.

Results of National Diabetes Experience Survey published
The results of the first National Diabetes Experience Survey are now available online.

Spirit Health’s new user-friendly CGM available on the Drug Tariff
Spirit Health has announced its new continuous glucose monitor (CGM), CareSens Air, will be available on the Drug Tariff from 1st February this year.

Insulin Safety Week 2025 – Focusing on safe use of diabetes technology
Building on the incredible success of last year’s campaign, which saw over 500 healthcare sites take part, Insulin Safety Week returns from May 12 to 18, with a dedicated focus on the safe use of diabetes technology.