Diabetes
Delays have occurred: NDSS
Service admits there have been some temporary product shortages and lists specific product lines AJP reported on Wednesday that some diabetes patients have been unable to access supplies following changes …
Google beats pharmacy for Type 2 diabetes information
People are more likely to consult Google for diabetes information than visit a pharmacist, a new NPS MedicineWise survey shows The survey of Australians living with Type 2 diabetes—released by NPS MedicineWise …
NDSS changes a mixed bag
Nearly two weeks into the transition, some patients have reportedly been unable to access supplies From 1 July, the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) implemented changes to its supply services. The …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby presents the latest research news relevant to pharmacy Vitamin D and Lung Function Decline in Adults With Asthma In this study of 395 adults with asthma, low serum …
Diabetes: worse than we thought
Latest research shows diabetes burden is larger than estimated and rates of amputations in Australia are seriously high A study led by Monash University researchers has found there may be …
Aussies ignorant on diabetes: Amcal data
Sigma Pharmaceuticals’ Amcal and Guardian Pharmacy brands are getting behind Diabetes Awareness Week (10 – 16 July) with an education campaign urging Australians to better understand the chronic condition. Despite …
Clinical tips: diabetes
Pharmacists are on the front line of diabetes care, writes Louis Roller Facts: 280 Australians develop diabetes every day. That’s one person every five minutes. Around 1.7 million Australians have …
iPads and iPhones can be used to manage diabetes
Pharmacists can empower patients to self-manage their chronic disease using apps A pilot program led by the University of Canberra has found iPads and other mobile devices can help people …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at research news from around the world Statin-associated Side Effects Statins are associated with various statin-associated symptoms (SAS), including statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS), diabetes mellitus …
Cardiovascular health linked to diabetes risk
Good overall cardiovascular health has been found to significantly lower diabetes risk, but ethnicity also plays a role Researchers from Johns Hopkins University in the US calculated the incidence of …
Second, third-line blood glucose meds resource launched
A new educational program aims to help health professionals keep up to date with the latest evidence on second and third line medicines for lowering blood glucose. The latest NPS …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby presents the latest research relevant to pharmacists from around the world An In-Depth Analysis of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Treated With Different Anti-Viral Regimens …