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Information and advice on the management of diabetes.

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Fibroids and endometriosis

How to recognise symptoms that may indicate fibroids or endometriosis when women present with severe menstrual or pelvic problems.

07 May 2026

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Interventions and support for people with type 2 diabetes

The new NICE guidance on type 2 diabetes promotes early use of SGLT-2 inhibitors and includes advice on safe treatment initiation, ‘sick day rules’ and recognition of DKA.

09 Apr 2026

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NICE recommends SGLT-2s first-line for type 2 diabetes

In updated guidance NICE now recommends modified-release metformin, plus an SGLT-2 inhibitor as initial therapy.for people with type 2 diabetes

18 Feb 2026

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Smartphone-based HbA1c blood test launched

New test from PocDoc promises results “in minutes”.

21 Aug 2025

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NHS diabetes budget soars as Mounjaro spend up 340-fold

Mounjaro 'emerges as new cost driver' in latest NHSBSA annual report

21 Aug 2025

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New NICE guideline sets out shake-up in type 2 diabetes care

For those with type 2 diabetes and no significant comorbidity, or with heart failure, SGLT-2 inhibitors now a first choice treatment alongside metformin.

20 Aug 2025

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First immunotherapy approved for type 1 diabetes

... but teplizumab yet to receive the thumbs-up from NICE.

19 Aug 2025

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Concise guide: Acting on diabetic leg ulcers

This short learning article explores how to recognise a diabetic leg ulcer, outlines the signs and symptoms, and offers practical guidance for pharmacists on when and how to intervene.

11 Aug 2025

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Micronutrient deficiency common in type 2 diabetes

Micronutrient deficiency is common among people with type 2 diabetes, according to new research.

06 Mar 2025

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Needed: a national community pharmacy diabetes screening service

A pharmacy-delivered screening service is a ‘no-brainer’ to improve diabetes care, says Company Chemists’ Association chief executive, Malcolm Harrison.

05 Nov 2024

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CCA urges Government to commission national pharmacy diabetes screening service

The Company Chemists’ Association has published a report that said the new service would save the NHS £50 million a year.

18 Sep 2024

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Practice update: Being vigilant for hypoglycaemia

The more hypoglycaemic episodes a person experiences, the worse their impaired awareness becomes – so how can pharmacists help to break this cycle?

03 Jul 2024

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Failure to prevent diabetes complications “devastating lives”

Preventable complications are causing “untold hardship” for people with diabetes and costing the UK healthcare system £6.2 billion a year.

19 Jun 2024

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