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NEWS: Virtual hospital consultations during COVID-19 pandemic
NEWS: Virtual hospital consultations during COVID-19 pandemic

Diabetes staff rapidly set up virtual clinic software to conduct video consultations with patients.

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PatientGuest UserJune 16, 2020Technology, Melanie Davies, VIdeo, Patient Consultation
BAME individuals 'must not be under-represented' in COVID-19 research

Kamlesh Khunti is among an international group of experts calling for researchers to ensure people of BAME groups are represented in COVID-19 research.

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HCP, PatientMichael BonarJune 14, 2020BME, Research, Recruitment, COVID-19, Community Champion, NHS, ARC
RESOURCE: New information leaflet for people with diabetes being discharged from hospital

This leaflet lets you know what to expect when you are discharged from hospital and have diabetes.

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PatientMichael BonarJune 12, 2020Hospitals, Inpatient, Insulin, Hypos
NEWS: DTN-UK wins RCP Excellence in Patient Care Awards for digital driven projects

DTN-UK’s innovative Flash Glucose Collaboration has won the prestigious RCP Excellence in Patient Care Awards.

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HCPMichael BonarMay 28, 2020Type 1 Diabetes, Research, Technology, Pratik Choudhary, ABCD, DTN-UK
ADVICE: National Diabetes Services Scheme (Languages)
ADVICE: National Diabetes Services Scheme (Languages)

The National Diabetes Services Scheme is an Australian Government Initiative, It shares a number of resources linked to Diabetes and Covid-19 in many different languages.

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HCPGuest UserMay 21, 2020COVID-19, Diabetes, NHS, Languages
UPDATE: Pregnancy and COVID-19

The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists have published up-to-date information about pregnancy and COVID-19

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HCPMichael BonarMay 21, 2020COVID-19, RCOG, Pregnancy
UPDATED: Diabetes Inpatient Guidance in Response to COVID-19

Leicester was involved in the publishing of national guidance on ensuring basic and secure diabetes services being maintained during the coronavirus pandemic.

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HCPMichael BonarMay 21, 2020National, DKA, COVID-19, Hyperglycaemia, Inpatient
Risk and COVID-19 related mortality in England for diabetes population
Risk and COVID-19 related mortality in England for diabetes population

Professor Kamlesh Khunti, was a key part of a national team that investigated COVID-19 mortality and diabetes across England.

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HCPMichael BonarMay 20, 2020COVID-19, NHS, Risk
VIDEO: Health and wellbeing during home isolation
VIDEO: Health and wellbeing during home isolation

We have put together a short animation with tips on how to take care of your health and wellbeing during home isolation.

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PatientShehnaz JamalMay 20, 2020COVID-19, Diabetes, Animation, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Self Isolation
ADVICE: Leicester midwife urges others to ‘improve care for future generations’
ADVICE: Leicester midwife urges others to ‘improve care for future generations’

People should not hesitate to get involved in research to “improve care for future generations”

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PatientGuest UserMay 20, 2020NIHR, ARC, Babysteps, Diabetes Education, Gestational Diabetes, Clinical Trials
VIDEO: Freestyle Libre
VIDEO: Freestyle Libre

This video will show you how to get started with your Freestyle Libre.

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PatientGuest UserMay 19, 2020VIdeo, Education, LDC, Blood Glocuse, Monitoring, BGM, Flash Glucose, Freestyle Libre
VIDEO: Starting Insulin
VIDEO: Starting Insulin

This video will support you to become more confident with using an insulin pen in a safe and correct way.

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PatientGuest UserMay 19, 2020VIdeo, Education, LDC, Insulin, Insulin Pen, Blood Glocuse
VIDEO: Blood Glucose Monitoring
VIDEO: Blood Glucose Monitoring

This video will help give you an understanding of how to use the monitor and test your blood glucose levels.

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PatientGuest UserMay 19, 2020VIdeo, Education, LDC, Blood Glocuse, BGM, Monitoring
ADVICE: General Advice for Healthcare Professionals

We will endeavour to keep this page updated to support Healthcare Professionals working in diabetes care

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HCPMichael BonarMay 19, 2020Medication, COVID-19
LOCAL: Leicester Diabetes Specialist Nurse Helpline
LOCAL: Leicester Diabetes Specialist Nurse Helpline

We offer a telephone helpline service for patients under the care of the Diabetes team at the University Hospitals of Leicester. 

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PatientMichael BonarMay 19, 2020Helpline, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Leicester
VIDEO:  Leicester Diabetes Specialist Nurse Helpline
VIDEO: Leicester Diabetes Specialist Nurse Helpline

Our diabetes telephone helpline service for patients living in Leicester is available to offer on-going support in the management of diabetes.

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PatientMichael BonarMay 19, 2020VIdeo, Education, LDC, Helpline
VIDEO: Research continues during the COVID-19 pandemic
VIDEO: Research continues during the COVID-19 pandemic

Professor Melanie Davies talk about the important continuing research at LDC during the COVID-19 pandemic

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PatientMichael BonarMay 19, 2020VIdeo, Education, LDC, Research
RESOURCES: How could my diabetes be affected with the Coronavirus?
RESOURCES: How could my diabetes be affected with the Coronavirus?

We’ve picked some helpful leaflets and guidelines to help you with regards to living with your diabetes during the Coronavirus epidemic.

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PatientMichael BonarMay 18, 2020COVID-19, Sickness, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
VIDEO: Injection site safety
VIDEO: Injection site safety

We have put together an informative animation for people living with diabetes regarding injection site safety.

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PatientShehnaz JamalMay 13, 2020COVID-19, Diabetes, Medication, Animation, Injection sites, Insulin, GLP1, Hypos, Injection site, Safety
Risk Reduction Framework for NHS Staff

An expert working group led by Leicester Diabetes Centre co-Director Professor Kamlesh Khunti has developed a Risk Reduction Framework for NHS Staff at risk of COVID-19 infection.

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HCPMichael BonarMay 13, 2020COVID-19, NHS, Risk Reduction
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