Diabetes Type 2 Horizon Scanning Vol 4 Issue 1

15 healthcare essentials

Source: Diabetes UK

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Date of publication: Dec 2011

Publication type: News story

In a nutshell: This campaign outlines the 15 diabetes checks or services that every person with diabetes should receive or have access to. The list was drawn up after surveying over 7,100 patients and is available as a 2p pdf leaflet.

Length of publication: 1 web page

Some important notes: 40 page pdf

Test diabetes patients in practices to slash hospital bills

Source: GP Online

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Date of publication: Dec 2011

Publication Type: News story

In a nutshell: Dr Rowan Hillson, the DH’s national clinical director for diabetes, has urged GP practices to spend more time on vital diabetes checks in order to improve management of the condition and avoid hospital admissions.

Acknowledgements: NHS networks

Drug ‘cuts cardiovascular events risk in type 2 diabetes patients’

Source: NursingTimes.net

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Date of publication: Dec 2011

Publication type: News story

In a nutshell: The risks of cardiovascular events for people with type 2 diabetes could be reduced with a new treatment, research suggests which was presented by the International Diabetes Federation 21st World Diabetes Congress, following analysis of 3 clinical studies.

Length of publication: 1 web page

National Diabetes Audit Mortality Analysis

Source: Information Centre

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Date of publication:  2011

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: The report, using data from the 2007-2008 National Diabetes Audit, shows that up to 24,000 people with diabetes in England die earlier from causes that could have been avoided through better management of their condition.

Length of publication: 40 page pdf

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Diabetes Type 2 Horizon Scanning Vol 3 Issue 11

Inpatient Care for People with Diabetes: The Economic Case for Change

Title: Inpatient Care for People with Diabetes: The Economic Case for Change

Source: NHS Diabetes

Link to full text and factsheet

Date of publication:  Nov 2011

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: This research report found that the NHS in England spends more than £2.3 billion a year on inpatient care for people with diabetes – equivalent to 11% of NHS inpatient care expenditure. In spite of these high levels of expenditure, the report presents evidence that diabetes inpatient care is poor in many areas and makes a case for specialist diabetes inpatient teams to improve outcomes for patients and generate savings.

Length of publication: 52 page pdf

Tailored Diabetes Commissioning

Title: Tailored Diabetes Commissioning

Source: PARLIAMENTARY & STAKEHOLDER DIABETES THINK TANK

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Date of publication:  Nov 2011

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: Subtitled ‘Development of Local CQUIN & QOF Indicators for Diabetes’, this report brings together four case studies of best practice, with key recommendations for new commissioners and managers responsible for taking these initiatives forward.

Length of publication: 20p pdf

Acknowledgement: NHS Networks Commissioning Zone

Long Term Health Conditions 2011

Source: Department of Health (DH)

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Date of publication: Nov 2011

Publication Type: Report

In a nutshell: This study was commissioned from Ipsos Mori by the DH into attitudes of people with long term conditions towards “self care” and their use of NHS services. The report also reports the general public perception of the NHS and their behaviour relating to their own health.

Length of publication: 66 pages

Acknowledgements: Patient Information Forum

ABC Diabetes Cards

Source: Patient Information Forum

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Date of publication: Nov 2011

Publication type: News story

In a nutshell: This web page highlights a series of symbols devised by Widgit, Diabetes UK in partnership with Warwickshire health authorities. These symbols can be used to explain concepts and words related to diabetes for people who have difficulty reading.

Length of publication: 1 web page

Some important notes: Follow this link  for more information about the project and to download the cards and symbols.

Source: EQUIP

GPs to screen ‘all adults’ for diabetes

Source: GP Online 

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Date of publication: 17 November 2011

Publication type: News story

In a nutshell: News item reporting that “GPs could be forced to screen almost all adults for risk of type-2 diabetes and offer blood tests to thousands of patients, under plans set out by NICE”.

Length of publication: 1 web page