Health promotion in pharmacies “probably” improves patient health outcomes while being cost-effective, says Cochrane.
Pharmacists assessing needle use in diabetics helped Isle of Wight CCG make an annual saving of £44,000.
Many people who have a diabetic relative have told them to speak to a healthcare professional about their hypoglycaemia risk.
Birmingham pharmacist Satyan Kotecha is among the latest ‘clinical champions’ selected by Diabetes UK.
Pharmacists in all settings should be integrated into services aimed at preventing and managing type 2 diabetes.
The number of children and young people being treated for type 2 diabetes, has risen by around 40%.
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Brian Collett rounds up the latest health news from around the world
Around 9 per cent of adults in England have diabetes
Victoria Goldman explans why foot and leg care is an important category for pharmacy
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Diabetes UK wants pharmacists to make a difference to services for patients with diabetes in their area
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Diabetes UK warns of consequences of rising number of people with diabetes
