ABCD Announcements Archive
Dr. Dinesh Nagi
As we enter the beginning of the end of the first phase of coronavirus epidemic, clinical teams both in specialist centres and primary care need to start focussing on recovery of diabetes…
Dr. Dinesh Nagi
ABCD is alarmed by NHS data reports that a quarter of those who sadly died from Covid-19 had diabetes.
News published by media outlets yesterday, it was reported that between 31 March and 12…
Dr. Susannah Rowles
The Foundation for the Development of Internal Medicine in Europe (FDIME) is offering Research Grants to Young Internists (up to age 38 yrs) to study in research projects including all fields of…
Professor Umesh Dashora
People with type 1 diabetes who are taking SGLT-2 inhibitors (Dapagliflozin, Empagliflozin, Canagliflozin and Ertugliflozin) are at risk of developing diabetic ketoacidosis during any illness.…
Dr. Susannah Rowles
We are currently seeking applications for two new ABCD committee members.
All members of ABCD are eligible for application and should be proposed and seconded by other current members of…
Dr. Dinesh Nagi
A National Stakeholders Covid-19 Response Group Interim Guidance developed by JBDS-IP, ABCD, Diabetes UK and diabetes FRAIL
This guidance is designed to support clinical decision-making in care…
Dr. Susannah Rowles
In the midst the Covid-19 pandemic ABCD is uniquely placed to obtain a “snap shot” of what life as a Diabetologist looks like now. Equipped with this information we will be able to feed…
Professor Baldev Singh
The aim of the National Diabetes Consultants’ Mentorship Programme (NDCMP) Orientation Workshop is to introduce prospective mentors and mentees to the aims and objectives of the…
Dr. Dipesh Patel
The Guardian's Sarah Boseley speaks to ABCD Meeting Secretary, Dr Dipesh Patel about the effects of Covid-19 on people with diabetes, including the role that glucose levels and a…
Dr. Andrew Macklin
Diabetes UK has teamed up with UK pro boxer Muhammad Ali to share their five top tips to help support the Muslim community with diabetes to stay healthy during Ramadan – and to mark the occasion…
Dr. Dinesh Nagi
The leading manufacturer of insulin have contacted us to re-assure ABCD and our members that there is no need for public to stockpile insulin, or other diabetes medications, or…
Dr. Andrew Macklin
“The NHS is open” - Diabetes UK urges parents to be
4Ts aware during lockdown
A quarter of newly-diagnosed children and young people with type 1 diabetes develop serious DKA before…
