Diabetes Type 2 Horizon Scanning Vol 4 Issue 2

Angiotensin receptor blockers for prevention of new-onset type 2 diabetes

Source: International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 155, Issue 2 , Pages 236-242

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Date of publication:  March 2012

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: The authors believe that this meta-analysis provides sufficient evidence that ARBs have beneficial effects in preventing new-onset type 2 diabetes.

Length of publication: 7 pages

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How much does screening bring forward the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and reduce complications?

Source: Diabetologia Online First DOI: 10.1007/s00125-011-2441-9

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Date of publication:  Feb 2012

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: Report of a  parallel-group, cohort study of people aged 40–65 years, free of known diabetes, identified from the population register of a general practice in Ely, Cambridgeshire.  The researchers concluded that diabetes screening resulted in cases being identified on average 3.3 years earlier, but further evidence is needed to justify the introduction of population-based screening.

Length of publication: Various

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Hants diabetes provider uses Orange

Source: E-health Insider 

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Date of publication: Feb 2012

Publication type: News story

In a nutshell: The Orange smartnumbers service is being used to give GPs and practice nurses in Hampshire easier access to dedicated diabetes consultants. The service delivers calls to a team of specialists, based on their availability, and regardless of where they are located.

Length of publication: 1 web page

Greater options for patients with type 2 diabetes

Source: NICE 

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Date of publication: Feb 2012

Publication type: News story

In a nutshell: NICE has approved the use of exenatide in triple therapy regimens for patients with type 2 diabetes. The prolonged release suspension, which is recommended in the final guidance, is injected once weekly as opposed to twice a day for the conventional formulation. A clinical audit tool, electronic audit tool and a costing statement are available to help put this guidance into practice (links provided).

Length of publication: 1 web page

Care Planning and Diabetes

Source: NHS Diabetes

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Date of publication: Jan 2012

In a nutshell: An easily accessible summary of the latest guidance and research evidence relating to Care Planning and Diabetes has been published as part of the Knowledge and Information Repository series.

Ethnic minority populations living with diabetes

Title: Patient access to healthcare services and optimisation of self-management for ethnic minority populations living with diabetes: a systematic review

Source: Health and Social Care in the Community (2012) 20(1), 1–19

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Date of publication: January 2012 (published online April 2011)

In a nutshell: This systematic review highlights barriers and patient access and self management of diabetest in ethnic minority people with low literacy levels. It reccommends a whole systems approach including sociocultural factors could improve access and adherence to self-management.

Acknowledgements: HMIC

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Failure to deal with long-term health problems ‘costs NHS £13bn a year’

Source: Guardian Healthcare Network

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Date of publication: February 2012

Publication type: News story

In a nutshell: This news story summarises a report from the King’s Fund which highlights that people with long term conditions such as diabetes are more likely to have mental health problems, with each costing up to 45% more to treat.

Length of publication: 1 web page

Some important notes: Follow this link to read the King’s Fund 32 page report “Long-term conditions and mental health: The cost of co-morbidities”

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