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The “DiRECT” path to remission of type 2 diabetes?

The “DiRECT” path to remission of type 2 diabetes? image
Dr Sarah Davies
15th June 2023

Many of you will be aware of the DIRECT trial. First published in 2017, a UK primary care based trial funded by Diabetes UK, DiRECT was a major catalyst in initiating the conversation around remission...

Sitting (or not), stepping, sweating, strengthening and sleeping – the five S’s approach to managing Type 2 Diabetes

Sitting (or not), stepping, sweating, strengthening and sleeping – the five S’s approach to managing Type 2 Diabetes image
Dr Sarah Davies
10th November 2022

Earlier in 2022 we had a update to the NICE Type 2 diabetes guidelines with significant changes around prescribing, especially first line medications with an emphasis on using metformin and SGLT2 inhibitors...

Is combination therapy a worthwhile OPTION for painful diabetic neuropathy?

Is combination therapy a worthwhile OPTION for painful diabetic neuropathy? image
Dr Simon Curtis
1st September 2022

Amir has diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP). It’s affecting his sleep and making him depressed. He describes burning, electric shock type pains in his feet and a deep, unremitting pain in his...

Technology in diabetes, the future is bright

Technology in diabetes, the future is bright image
Dr Sarah Davies
9th June 2022

Technology in diabetes, the future is bright

Helping Patients with Diabetes during Ramadan

Helping Patients with Diabetes during Ramadan image
Neal Tucker
7th April 2022

A chance encounter with a patient at the school gates last week reminded me that Ramadan has begun. Over the usual pleasantries, he mentioned that he had started fasting throughout April. I remarked how...

Update to NG28, Type 2 diabetes guidelines - what's new?

Update to NG28, Type 2 diabetes guidelines - what's new? image
Dr Sarah Davies
17th February 2022

It has been a long time in the waiting, but this week we have an important update to the NICE Type 2 Diabetes in Adults guideline. Much has changed in the world of type 2 diabetes management over the last...

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