ABCD Announcements

	BJD Editorial: Supporting people with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic without face-to-face appointments Dinesh Nagi, ABCD Ex-Officio Chair Thursday, 28th May 2020 The British Journal of Diabetes (BJD) has published an Editorial "Supporting people with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic without face-to-face appointments" which is available online now. Read this important editorial authored by ... Read More
	Diabetes UK urges people with diabetes to look after their feet Andrew Macklin, ABCD Honorary Treasurer Wednesday, 27th May 2020 Diabetes complications can still arise, even with the country in lockdown. It is important that people with diabetes take care of their feet and seek medical help if they see any early signs of a problem. Diabetes foot services are still... Read More
	RCP Excellence in Patient Care Awards 2020 Winners Announced Andrew Macklin Thursday, 21st May 2020 The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) have recently announced the winners of the RCP Excellence in Patient Care Awards 2020 #EPCA2020 We are delighted to congratulate our colleagues, led by Dr Emma Wilmot, who have won the digital... Read More
	ABCD workgroup start work on guidance for the recovery of Diabetes Services Dinesh Nagi Wednesday, 20th May 2020 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 services with immediate effect. Specialist teams... Read More
	Relationship between diabetes and COVID-19 Dinesh Nagi Friday, 15th May 2020 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 May, 5,873 people with diabetes died,... Read More
	FDIME Announces Research Grants in 2020 Susannah Rowles Wednesday, 13th May 2020 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 General Internal Medicine, particularly... Read More
	Applications to join the ABCD committee Susannah Rowles, General Secretary Thursday, 7th May 2020 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 ABCD. To apply simply complete the... Read More
	ABCD announcement regarding SGLT-2 inhibitors in people with type I and type 2 diabetes Umesh Dashora Thursday, 7th May 2020 People with type 1 diabetes who are taking SGLT-2 inhibitors (Dapagliflozin, Empagliflozin, Canagliflozin and Ertuglifozin) are at risk of developing diabetic ketoacidosis during any illness. During the Coronavirus epidemic there are some... Read More
	A Covid-19 Response Action – Diabetes Management in Care Homes Dinesh Nagi Tuesday, 28th April 2020 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 homes. As such, the guidance will take into... Read More
	Survey: Life as a Diabetologist during the COVID-19 pandemic Susannah Rowles Monday, 27th April 2020 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 back and influence bodies as Royal College of... Read More
	Diabetes UK urges the Muslim community to stay safe and ‘fighting fit’ during Ramadan Andrew Macklin Thursday, 23rd April 2020 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 safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ramadan... Read More
	Listen Now - COVID-19: How vulnerable are people with diabetes? Dipesh Patel Thursday, 23rd April 2020 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 high BMI might play. Listen now
	NDCMP Mentor and Mentee Orientation Workshop, 11th November 2020 Baldev Singh Thursday, 23rd April 2020 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 programme and to enable informed participation in... Read More
	Maintaining and delivering diabetes services during COVID-19 Pandemic Dinesh Nagi Monday, 6th April 2020 ABCD has been working with the In-Patient Diabetes lead for Diabetes UK, Prof Gerry Rayman, and a group of Specialists in Diabetes to produce much needed guidance describing the maintenance and delivery of specialist diabetes services during... Read More
	Diabetes UK launches rapid response call for research applications into COVID-19 and diabetes Andrew Macklin Friday, 3rd April 2020 Media Release from Diabetes UK £100,000 grant could help answer vital questions about COVID-19 and diabetes In light of the urgency around COVID-19, applications will undergo a one stage, rapid review, process... Read More
	DTN-UK Update: Coronavirus Dr Alistair Lumb Thursday, 2nd April 2020 We at DTN-UK hope that you are managing in the current challenging environment. We have been continuing to work hard this week to ensure ongoing support for clinical teams at this busy time. Many of us are getting pulled away from specialty... Read More
	New Standards of Care for Type 1 Diabetes Anne Kilvert, Rob Gregory, Angus Jones et al. Monday, 30th March 2020 The new edition of ABCD ‘Standards of care for the management of adults with type 1 diabetes’ is now available on the website, along with a short summary of the recommendations from each section. The full version provides comprehensive... Read More
	DTN Statement - Coronavirus: Insulin pump warranties and insulin pump/CGM consumables Dr Alistair Lumb Wednesday, 25th March 2020 DTN-UK have been in contact with all companies supplying insulin pump, continuous glucose monitoring and flash glucose monitoring in the UK at this time. We can reassure all users of diabetes technology that none of these companies are... Read More
	Suspension of National Clinical Excellence Awards competition Professor Stephen Bain Tuesday, 24th March 2020 The Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence Awards (ACCEA) has suspended applications for the 2020 competition.
	CPD requirements and the impact of COVID-19 Dr Rob Gregory Monday, 23rd March 2020 Announcement by the Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians, 19 March 2020 We are writing to you to provide clarification and reassurance regarding the CPD credit requirements in the current climate. We are aware that some of you will be... Read More