Diabetes
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Faecal microbiota transplantation for Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea Moderate quality evidence from 10 RCT trials indicates that faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Effects of empagliflozin on the urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio in patients with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease Analysis from the …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest research news Is pyridoxine effective and safe for post-partum lactation inhibition? A systematic review of 7 randomised controlled trials has shown inconsistent …
Better support for diabetes
For those who missed it, management of injection delivery for insulin and other diabetic medications was covered at PSA17 With diabetes one of the biggest challenges facing the Australian healthcare …
Got pre-diabetes? Here’s five things to eat or avoid to prevent type 2 diabetes
Got pre-diabetes? Here’s five things to eat or avoid to prevent type 2 diabetes Lifestyle changes can prevent full-blown type 2 diabetes. from www.shutterstock.com.au Clare Collins, University of Newcastle and …
Starting a conversation: diabetes distress
As an accessible, and often more relaxed, healthcare environment, pharmacy can play a vital role in identifying and addressing diabetes distress, writes Leanne Philpott Talking about the burden of diabetes, …
Time for a check-up
Pharmacists are encouraged to mark National Diabetes Week (9-15 July) by re-evaluating their in-store diabetes services They are also being prompted to ensure staff are proactively engaging in meaningful conversations …
Clinical tips: diabetes
Pharmacists are the frontline warriors in managing diabetes medicines, writes Louis Roller One person develops diabetes every five minutes. Around 1.5 million Australians have diabetes. This includes all types of …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Long-Term Oral Bisphosphonate Therapy and Fractures in Older Women: The Women’s Health Initiative Analysis of data from the Women’s Health Initiative …
Cardiovascular benefits from diabetes drug aren’t for all
More work needs to be done to examine the real world effects of empagliflozin, new research finds Examining data from over 60,000 patients with type 2 diabetes, researchers from the …
Boy in ICU after hospital insulin overdose
A 14-year-old from Perth spent 24 hours in intensive care after being mistakenly given 11x the correct dose of medication Chris Walton was reportedly given the incorrect dosage of insulin by …
Success for diabetes injection forum
Last weekend, over 200 delegates including pharmacists gathered to discuss the significance of correct injection technique at a first-ever Australian and New Zealand forum Australian and New Zealand credentialled diabetes educators, …