All Type 2 diabetes articles
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Working party guideline/algorithm
Best practice treatment and management of patients with type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and heart failure
This management algorithm was developed by a multidisciplinary expert panel: Javaid et al with the support of an educational grant from AstraZeneca. Information intended for UK healthcare professionals.
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NICE guideline
NICE type 2 diabetes in children guideline
This succinct Guidelines summary advises on the appropriate diagnosis and management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in children and young people.
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News
NHS prevention programme slashes type 2 diabetes incidence rates
The NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme has reduced the incidence of new type 2 diabetes diagnoses across England by up to 7%, preventing an estimated 18,000 people from developing the disease
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NICE guideline
NICE type 2 diabetes guideline
This updated summary provides recommendations on blood glucose targets, and includes a useful algorithm on blood glucose management
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News
NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme cuts chances of type 2 diabetes for thousands
New research shows that the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme has saved thousands of people from the consequences of type 2 diabetes
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News
New research uncovers the mechanisms underlying amyloid production in type 2 diabetes
Understanding the contribution of amyloid production to type 2 diabetes and other amyloid-related diseases raises the possibility of new treatments
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News
NHS soups and shakes diet programme being expanded after successful pilot
The weight-loss programme, which began in 2020, has been successful in improving health outcomes of over 2000 individuals with type 2 diabetes
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Independent professional body guideline
UKKA SGLT-2 inhibition in adults with kidney disease guideline
Covering the use of sodium–glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors in the context of chronic kidney disease in adults
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NICE guideline
NICE type 2 diabetes prevention guideline
This Guidelines summary covers the identification of people at high risk of type 2 diabetes and the provision of interventions for them
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News
DKA in pregnancy is rare but warrants more attention
Diabetic ketoacidosis in pregnancy is associated with increased perinatal mortality and warrants more attention in clinical guidelines, a new study suggests
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News
NICE publishes update to type 2 diabetes guideline
An update to the NICE type 2 diabetes guideline takes into account recommendations from its guidance on chronic kidney disease on the joint management of both conditions
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News
One in 20 patients with diabetes in Scotland achieves remission
Remission can be achieved for a substantial number of patients with diabetes outside of clinical trials and without bariatric surgery, suggests new evidence
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News
Diabetes UK predicts one in 10 adults will have diabetes by 2030
Without preventive action, one in 10 adults will have diabetes by the end of the decade, says Diabetes UK
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News
NICE launches consultation on updated type 2 diabetes guidance
The consultation period closes on 14 October 2021, and publication of the final guideline is expected on 15 February 2022
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Independent professional body guideline
ABCD position on cardiovascular impact of glucose-lowering drugs
Key recommendations from the ABCD position statement on new glucose-lowering drugs concerning their cardiovascular impact on people with diabetes
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News
People seeking weight loss help are heavier than those pre-pandemic, study finds
The study highlights the need for people to take action on unhealthy weight gain to safeguard against the increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes
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Working party guideline/algorithm
Guideline for the managed introduction of biosimilar bolus insulin in individuals with type 2 diabetes
This guideline was developed by a multidisciplinary expert panel: Down S et al with the support of an educational grant from Sanofi Ltd.
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News
NICE publishes an update to guidance on chronic kidney disease
Updated NICE guideline covers investigation and treatment of chronic kidney disease and associated disorders
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Independent professional body guideline
BSPID gum disease and diabetes guideline
A short overview of periodontal (gum disease) and its links with diabetes, including advice for community pharmacy teams
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Independent professional body guideline
Type 2 diabetes pharmacological management pathway comparison
This comparison table summarises recommendations on the management of hyperglycaemia in adults with type 2 diabetes from ADA/EASD, NICE, and SIGN