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The impact of #type2 diabetes on musculoskeletal tissue is often overlooked. This study shows that T2 impairs vertebral disc deformation mechanisms, embrittling collagen, and leading to earlier onset plastic deformation. 🦴 academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/arti…

DexCom has received FDA approval for Stelo, the first glucose biosensor in the US cleared for OTC use. The Stelo CGM system is designed for people aged 18 and older with or without diabetes who don't use insulin. It will be available from Summer 2024 say the company. Dexcom

Researchers have found that waist circumference-to-height-ratio is a better indicator of obesity than BMI in children. It's accessible, cheap, and better discriminates lean mass from fat 👏 nature.com/articles/s4139… University of Exeter Diabetes Care For Children & Young People journal BBC Health News

The March issue of Prescriber is now out, featuring articles on prescribing #valproate safely, treating #actinickeratosis, prescribing in prisons and a Profile on Dr Alpana Mair, Head of Effective Prescribing and Therapeutics for the Scottish Government wchh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/19312253/2…

Check out our new issue of Trends articles and videos. Key topics include first responders, urethral imaging, catheter care, prostate cancer screening/guideline, creating a personal brand and managing patient information. Browse the full issue here: wchh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/20443749/2…

This study found that we are failing in diabetes care for prison populations. They stress the disparity between available resources and need, exacerbating health inequalities. thelancet.com/journals/eclin… #nhs #diabetes

From today the NHS will start contacting people with type 1 diabetes in England who could benefit from artificial pancreas technology. However challenges exist around the sourcing enough of the devices, plus the need to train more staff in how to use them. bbc.co.uk/news/health-68…

UK consensus on the management of #type2 #diabetes in children and young people - HbA1c recommended for screening, but may miss some - Diabetes antibody testing can aid identification of type of diabetes - Insufficient evidence for testing C-peptide at diagnosis 👍 Great work 👍

The Dexcom G7 CGM system is now capable of connecting directly to Apple Watch via a dedicated Bluetooth connection which makes it the first CGM system to offer real-time glucose readings on a smartwatch without people with diabetes needing to carry their phones. Dexcom #diabetes

Joy Ogden runs-through some highlights of the Trend #diabetes nursing conference 2023. Fascinating talks on the different issues facing the different sexes, plus a really useful overview of particular issues needing consideration in cancer + diabetes 👍 wchh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pd…

Research has identified a genetic variant found in 7.6% of people of S Asian heritage which manifests in falsely lower HbA1c results. Those people with 1 variant copy were diagnosed with T2DM on average 1yr later, while those with two copies were diagnosed on average 2yrs later.

Scottish Type 1 Education Programme (STEP) equips people with newly diagnosed T1DM with skills to self-manage the condition. After STEP was introduced 60% of people met HbA1c level target range 12 months after their diagnosis, comparing to 48% in Scotland as a whole. Diabetes UK

This case report describes autoimmune #diabetes associated with the mother contracting gastroenteritis at 14 weeks Enterovirus antibodies were slightly raised in the mother after delivery, and were found in the infant's serum link.springer.com/article/10.100…

There has been a vast ⬆️ in prescribing of anti-depressants and anti-psychotics Studies into their effects on #type2diabetes are very limited in number and quality Anti-depressants may 📷macrovascular risk for men with type 2 #depression #mentalhealth sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

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'children are growing up in a food environment which undermines their health at every turn, but cross-government action could change this' Diabetes UK 'Reversing the trend' Wes Streeting Victoria Atkins diabetes.org.uk/about-us/news-…