Type 2 diabetes: the role of the practice pharmacist
Muhammad Siddiqur Rahman highlights the integral role of practice-based pharmacists in managing type 2 diabetes
Co-morbidities in type 2 diabetes
Dr Kevin Fernando describes eight common co-morbidities in patients with type 2 diabetes and how the co-existing conditions should be managed
Type 2 diabetes: what are the benefits and risks of glucose-lowering agents?
Dr Kevin Fernando explains how SIGN 154 offers evidence-based guidance on glucose control therapies for people with type 2 diabetes
Top tips: type 2 diabetes
Dr Kevin Fernando provides top tips on diagnosing and managing type 2 diabetes and identifying people at high risk
An innovative diabetes service redesign in Wakefield
Dr Dinesh Nagi provides insight into an integrated model of care provided by primary care and specialist diabetes teams
Test and reflect
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Educational resources
Implementing the ADA and EASD 2018 consensus report: management of hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes
Information intended for healthcare professionals only. This checklist has been commissioned and funded by Boehringer Ingelheim Limited and Lilly Diabetes Alliance and developed in partnership with Guidelines in Practice. Please see the bottom of the page for full disclaimer.
Jardiance® (empagliflozin) film-coated tablets
This formulary decision guide was initiated, funded, and reviewed by Boehringer Ingelheim Limited and Lilly Diabetes Alliance. The format was developed by Guidelines in Practice.
Management of hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes, 2018: ADA/EASD consensus report
Watch this short animation, commissioned by Napp Pharmaceuticals Limited, to find out about the third joint consensus report on the management of hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD).
Related Guidelines summaries
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Type 2 diabetes treatment pathway comparison
This comparison table summarises recommendations on the management of hyperglycaemia in adults with type 2 diabetes from ADA/EASD, NICE, and SIGN.
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Type 2 diabetes: frailty in older people
Summary covers glycaemic targets for older people, priorities for improving high-quality diabetes care, and a useful frailty assessment pathway.
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NICE pancreatitis guideline
Summary of NICE guidance on pancreatitis covers managing complications, nutrition support, and referral for specialist treatment.
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Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency guideline
What are the signs of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency in diabetes? This concise management algorithm covers symptoms, investigations, and referral.
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SIGN type 2 diabetes guideline
This summary provides key recommendations on lifestyle management, treatment options, diabetic CVD, and CKD. Includes a useful treatment algorithm