tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2019-04-02T17:01:37+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/preventing-amputations-major-concern-as-diabetes-numbers-rise 2019-04-02T17:01:37+01:00 Preventing amputations major concern as diabetes numbers rise New data reveals overall number of amputations increasing with white males having the highest rate. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/driving-clinical-engagement-in-diabetes-prevention-in-luton 2018-05-24T00:15:00+01:00 Driving clinical engagement in diabetes prevention in Luton The NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme has seen high rates of referral from every GP practice in Luton. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/38-million-people-in-england-now-have-diabetes 2016-09-13T09:30:00+01:00 3.8 million people in England now have diabetes New data from PHE reveals 3.8 million people in England aged over 16 had diabetes in 2015, around 9% of the adult population. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/recall-of-glucagen-hypokits-used-by-diabetics-in-an-emergency 2016-09-06T11:30:00+01:00 Recall of GlucaGen® HypoKits used by diabetics in an emergency People with diabetes are being asked to check whether they have certain batches of GlucaGen® HypoKits used for the emergency treatment of severe low blood glucose (hypoglycaemia). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/manufacturer-of-accu-chek-insight-insulin-pumps-issues-updated-handling-instructions-following-user-feedback 2016-09-05T12:18:45+01:00 Manufacturer of Accu-Chek Insight insulin pumps issues updated handling instructions following user feedback People with diabetes using the Accu-Chek Insight insulin pump system should check how they operate and wear the medical device to reduce the risk of an unwanted dose of insulin tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/avoid-risk-of-high-blood-glucose-insert-pre-filled-insulin-cartridges-correctly-into-insulin-pump-to-manage-your-diabetes 2016-08-16T16:04:41+01:00 Avoid risk of high blood glucose: insert pre-filled insulin cartridges correctly into insulin pump to manage your diabetes People with diabetes using a particular type of insulin pump and pre-filled insulin cartridges should insert their cartridges correctly to avoid them leaking and potentially giving an under-delivery of insulin. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/medical-devices-regulator-issues-alert-on-faulty-glucose-test-strips 2016-08-10T14:14:00+01:00 Medical devices regulator issues alert on faulty glucose test strips People with diabetes who use particular blood glucose test strips should stop using them and seek an alternative as soon as possible says the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This follows a manufac� tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/phe-bulletin-23-march-2016 2016-03-23T16:06:04+00:00 PHE bulletin: 23 March 2016 Includes: launch of National Diabetes Prevention Programme, PHE statement on levy on high sugar drinks, new Eatwell guide and logo. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/regulator-asks-those-with-diabetes-to-store-home-use-blood-glucose-test-strips-correctly 2015-12-21T12:29:30+00:00 Regulator asks those with diabetes to store home use blood glucose test strips correctly Storing home use GlucoMen LX Sensor test strips incorrectly, especially in high humidity, can lead to falsely high readings. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/phe-bulletin-25-march-2015 2015-03-25T16:40:13+00:00 PHE bulletin: 25 March 2015 Includes launch of national diabetes initiative, MenW vaccination plan, and annual tuberculosis (TB) update. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/phe-atlas-highlights-variation-in-treatment-of-diabetes-and-high-blood-pressure-across-the-country 2014-10-30T00:00:00+00:00 PHE atlas highlights variation in treatment of diabetes and high blood pressure across the country Healthier Lives is a new tool which shows mapped variation for LAs, CCGs and GP surgeries for diabetes, hypertension and NHS Health Check. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/adults-with-a-large-waist-are-5-times-more-likely-to-get-type-2-diabetes 2014-07-31T00:15:00+01:00 Adults with a large waist are 5 times more likely to get type 2 diabetes Public Health England (PHE) encourages people to measure and monitor their waistline. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/diabetes-at-all-time-high-importance-of-the-nhs-health-check 2014-06-09T09:32:00+01:00 Diabetes at all-time high: importance of the NHS Health Check The NHS Health Check presents an opportunity for individuals to take steps to reduce the risk of developing conditions like diabetes. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/phe-bulletin-28-march-2014 2014-03-28T11:14:05+00:00 PHE bulletin: 28 March 2014 Includes: TB strategy; fluoride monitoring report; scarlet fever rise; child health profiles; diabetic blindness drop; new MenB vaccine; world's first CCHF vaccine. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/importance-of-finger-prick-tests-in-managing-type-1-diabetes-highlighted 2013-02-08T00:00:00+00:00 Importance of finger prick tests in managing type 1 diabetes highlighted Healthcare professionals are being reminded of the importance of finger prick glucose testing for people living with type 1 diabetes.