Diabetes Specialist Nurse Forum UK

This series of podcasts has been sponsored by Dexcom UK. Dexcom UK have had no input into the content and all discussions are the opinions of the speakers. This podcast is intended for health care professionals and the podcast participants views are their own and do not constitute medical advice. People living with diabetes should always discuss their diabetes management with their health care providers. Tune in and get 5 top tips every DSN must know about Female Sexual Dysfunction from Expert speaker Dr Isi Okolo. Each week we explore a new topic that is crucial to being a great DSN in 2023! So grab your headphones & crank up the volume, & join us for the top 5 tips. This week: 👉🏻 female sexual dysfunction 👉🏻 menopause 👉🏻sexual health 👉🏻PCOS & metabolic syndrome 👉🏻 who to refer to Join the DSN Forum on your morning commute to work.. who says CPD can’t be taken on the go?

This series of podcasts has been sponsored by Dexcom UK. Dexcom UK have had no input into the content and all discussions are the opinions of the speakers. This podcast is intended for health care professionals and the podcast participants views are their own and do not constitute medical advice. People living with diabetes should always discuss their diabetes management with their health care providers. Join the DSN Forum on your morning commute to work.. who says CPD can’t be taken on the go? Tune in and get 5 top tips every DSN must know about care for people diabetes during Young Adult years and Transition care from Expert speaker Dr Reza Zaidi Each week we explore a new topic that is crucial to being a great DSN in 2023! So grab your headphones & crank up the volume, & join us for the top 5 tips. This week: 👉🏻Patience 👉🏻social media 👉🏻guidelines

This series of podcasts has been sponsored by Dexcom UK. Dexcom UK have had no input into the content and all discussions are the opinions of the speakers. This podcast is intended for health care professionals and the podcast participants views are their own and do not constitute medical advice. People living with diabetes should always discuss their diabetes management with their health care providers. Join the DSN Forum on your morning commute to work.. who says CPD can’t be taken on the go? Tune in and get 5 top tips every DSN must know about specific subjects from Expert speakers across the UK. Each week we explore a new topic that is crucial to being a great DSN in 2023! So grab your headphones & crank up the volume, & join us for the top 5 tips for this weeks topic.. Diabetes and pregnancy with Professor Richard Holt...

🎧NEW 2025 EPISODE 🎤 Join Amanda & Tamsin to talk all things 2025 #diabetes news on the go!⭐️ GLP1 effect on uACR & eGFR⭐️AI for identifying subtypes of T2D⭐️Tech - AI in T1D & HCL in pregnancy ⭐️HCL care in emergency care depts⭐️reducing carbs in T1 consensus ⭐️Early stage T1 consensus ⭐️Statin research updates ⭐️Obesity NICE & consensus statement⭐️National UK Diabetes Patient Survey results ⭐️Community DSNs and district nursing support ⭐️”Time in tight range” - is it achievable? ⭐️Insulin safety week 2025

Welcome back to a bumper new year edition! This week join Amanda & Beth for a roundup of all the announcements from the last 6weeks! Keep up-to-date with the ultimate listen on all things #diabetes for CPD & news on the go!🏃🏼‍♀️ This week: 👉🏻T2D & smoking 👉🏻GLP1 patient safety alert update 👉🏻NICE TA943 - HCL 👉🏻New CGM updates including FSL2+ 👉🏻Tirzepatide SURPASS trails 👉🏻 Icodec phase 3 trials 👉🏻 DSN Forum LIVE 2024 👉🏻 Exclusive content via email 👉🏻 NHS Clinical Director Like and subscribe for regular updates! visit our website at https://www.diabetesspecialistnurseforumuk.co.uk

Novo Nordisk has provided sponsorship to the DSN Forum to cover the costs of the development and production of this series of podcasts about diabetes care, to support Diabetes Specialist Nurses in their work. Novo Nordisk has had no influence over the creation, development or content of this work and full editorial control remains the full responsibility of the DSN Forum. Join the DSN Forum on your morning commute to work.. who says CPD can’t be taken on the go? Tune in and get 5 top tips every DSN must know about specific subjects from Expert speakers across the UK. Each week we explore a new topic that is crucial to being a great DSN in 2022! So grab your headphones & crank up the volume, & join us for your top 5 tips for this weeks topic.. Diabetes Psychology with Dr Rose Stewart

Novo Nordisk has provided sponsorship to the DSN Forum to cover the costs of the development and production of this series of podcasts about diabetes care, to support Diabetes Specialist Nurses in their work. Novo Nordisk has had no influence over the creation, development or content of this work and full editorial control remains the full responsibility of the DSN Forum. Join the DSN Forum on your morning commute to work.. who says CPD can’t be taken on the go? Tune in and get 5 top tips every DSN must know about specific subjects from Expert speakers across the UK. Each week we explore a new topic that is crucial to being a great DSN in 2022! So grab your headphones & crank up the volume, & join us for your top 5 tips for this weeks topic.. Cardio-Renal-Metabolic with Special guest Consultant Pharmacist Hannah Beba

Novo Nordisk has provided sponsorship to the DSN Forum to cover the costs of the development and production of this series of podcasts about diabetes care, to support Diabetes Specialist Nurses in their work. Novo Nordisk has had no influence over the creation, development or content of this work and full editorial control remains the full responsibility of the DSN Forum. Join the DSN Forum on your morning commute to work.. who says CPD can’t be taken on the go? Tune in and get 5 top tips every DSN must know about specific subjects from Expert speakers across the UK. Each week we explore a new topic that is crucial to being a great DSN in 2022! So grab your headphones & crank up the volume, & join us for your top 5 tips for this weeks topic.. Genetic Diabetes

Novo Nordisk has provided sponsorship to the DSN Forum to cover the costs of the development and production of this series of podcasts about diabetes care, to support Diabetes Specialist Nurses in their work. Novo Nordisk has had no influence over the creation, development or content of this work and full editorial control remains the full responsibility of the DSN Forum. Join the DSN Forum on your morning commute to work.. who says CPD can’t be taken on the go? Tune in and get 5 top tips every DSN must know about specific subjects from Expert speakers across the UK. Each week we explore a new topic that is crucial to being a great DSN in 2022! So grab your headphones & crank up the volume, & join us for your top 5 tips for this weeks topic.. Ophthalmology A topic for all DSNs working across diabetes, we welcome our BFF and all round superstar Queen of Eyes: Dr Becky Thomas. Becky has so many hats but is a retinal researcher and works so hard to raise awareness of this topic amongst DSNs. A very important topic of the moment! We manage to pin Becky down to explore the 5 most important tips of supporting people with retinopathy and diabetes. What time span is too much to drop someone’s HBa1c? should we avoid certain treatments? Let’s listen..

Novo Nordisk has provided sponsorship to the DSN Forum to cover the costs of the development and production of this series of podcasts about diabetes care, to support Diabetes Specialist Nurses in their work. Novo Nordisk has had no influence over the creation, development or content of this work and full editorial control remains the full responsibility of the DSN Forum. Join the DSN Forum on your morning commute to work.. who says CPD can’t be taken on the go? Tune in and get 5 top tips every DSN must know about specific subjects from Expert speakers across the UK. Each week we explore a new topic that is crucial to being a great DSN in 2022! So grab your headphones & turn the speakers up, & join us for your top 5 tips for this weeks topic.. Exercise and Diabetes. A topic for all DSNs working across diabetes, we welcome our BFF and all round fantastic paeds DSN Sam Barnard from Huddersfield. Sam also lives with type 1 diabetes & is a champion sportsman! A huge topic and we manage to narrow that down and explore the 5 most important tips of supporting people with exercise and diabetes

Novo Nordisk has provided sponsorship to the DSN Forum to cover the costs of the development and production of this series of podcasts about diabetes care, to support Diabetes Specialist Nurses in their work. Novo Nordisk has had no influence over the creation, development or content of this work and full editorial control remains the full responsibility of the DSN Forum. .. Join the DSN Forum on your morning commute to work.. who says CPD can’t be taken on the go? Tune in and get 5 top tips every DSN must know about specific subjects from Expert speakers across the UK. Each month we explore a new topic that is crucial to being a great DSN in 2022! So grab your headphones, crank up the volume & join us for your top 5 tips for this weeks topic which is inpatient diabetes. A topic for all DSNs working in inpatients , we welcome the amazing duo of Julie Brake (Nurse a consultant in Diabetes and Liverpool) and Alison Cox (DSN from University College London. A huge topic and we manage to narrow that down and explore the 5 most important tips of supporting people with diabetes as an inpatient in hospital.

Tune in and get 5 top tips every DSN must know about specific subjects from expert speakers! On this episode we explore sight loss and practical adaptations we can do for people living with it, with sight loss rehabilitation worker John Story. ▶️Signposting to rehab help ▶️Early eye health ▶️Practical apps for support at home and around their environments▶️Adaptions around the home▶️ Mental health & social affects of sight loss▶️ Importance of retinal screeningLinks 🔗 👁️ RWPN register for finding a rehab support worker www.rwpn.org.uk👁️ RNIB - www.rnib.org.ukWe also discuss “Lylas Law”- a campaign to fight for all children with any symptoms of T1D to have a glucose test at presentation to a HCP. This was after Johns beautiful daughter Lyla died after misdiagnosis of T1D. 🔗 https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/728677?fbclid=IwdGRjcAOkDqtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEezGSmxBKvMJDqQUB-9Z3idRF0XnIrT6ae_lKiyfy-9IaXannSzfhgttiU2ho_aem_9LEtCH9mQ1J_w_Sv7az5kw*TW* We appreciate that this may be upsetting to some listeners who are affected by child death. Please do reach out the JDRF helpline to access support on 020 7713 2030.

This week join Amanda & Beth for an end of year roundup of all the news & announcements from the last 2 Months! Keep updated with the ultimate listen on all things #diabetes for CPD & news on the go!🏃🏼‍♀️This week:👶🏼 GDM NDA 2025💉Incretin news galore 📍T1D Adults screening register announced 💓Menopause & Diabetes research🏆 Awards & conferences‼️ Urgent Field safety notices💵 Funding opportunities for your projects & CPD👩🏼‍⚕️ NMC fee set to increase 🧠 EASD Diabetes distress guidance💖Lylas Law

Tune in and get 5 top tips every DSN must know about specific subjects from expert speakers! On this episode we explore Pancreatic Cancer with HPB Clinical Specialist nurse Lisa Woodrow and Specialist dietitian Laura McGeeney. ▶️Pancreatic Cancer stats▶️Symptoms & signs▶️PEI & PERT▶️NHSE screening pilot▶️Know your stools▶️T3c Diabetes▶️Free DSN course on pancreatic cancer *TW* We appreciate that this may be upsetting to some listeners who are affected by pancreatic cancer. Please do reach out the pancreatic cancer UK helpline to speak to specialist nurses who can support and listen on 0808 801 0707. Link to DSN COURSE: 🔗 we will add once we have it watch this space Link to Pancreatic cancer UK website:🔗 https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/support-for-you/specialist-nurse-support-line/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21347635182&gbraid=0AAAAACrVPGfDLVNJ_ovAp9_dyb2BKcckz&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8p7GBhCjARIsAEhghZ1bzjio6Fg_wxJCIGRjYwu_i06u4zJ4mY1Q80K-5gDU1_Vl4_6jefQaAk-UEALw_wcBInfo about NHSE new onset diabetes and unintentional weight loss pilot study🔗 https://www.england.nhs.uk/2025/06/nhs-launches-drive-to-catch-one-of-the-most-lethal-cancers/🔗 https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/news-and-blogs/nhs-launches-new-initiative-to-identify-people-with-diabetes-at-risk-of-pancreatic-cancer/🔗 https://mag.nationalhealthexecutive.com/issue-105-q3/page-16Pancreatic Cancer UK (PCUK) Healthcare Professional HubHealth Professional Support & Information- people can sign up to the Health Professional Support and Information Bulletin, access our online courses, find the PERT hub, links to educational eventsSupport for your patients – includes links to our free publications, webinars, information and support emailsFamily History Checker - 🔗 https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/information/family-history-checker/📑 Pancreatic cancer and diabetes:1️⃣Chari ST, Leibson CL, Rabe KG, Ransom J, de Andrade M, Petersen GM. Probability of pancreatic cancer following diabetes: a population-based study. Gastroenterology. 2005;129(2):504–511. - PMC - PubMed2️⃣Chari et al (2025) Risk of Pancreatic Cancer in Glycemically Defined New-Onset Diabetes: A Prospective Cohort Study. Gastroenterology July 2025;

We’re back…. Sorry we’ve been MIA, we’ve been busy writing publications! Join Beth & Tamsin for all the June/July diabetes news & updates on the go! Perfect 1hr of CPD wherever you are! ⭐️Nursing news - Pay offer rejected, RCN job evaluations & FEND conference ⭐️GLP1 updates - Mounjaro released CVD data. Should we stop GLP1 in late responders? ⭐️Tech updates: tandem app, G7 + O5, simplera shortages ⭐️Facing up to the future - growing old with T1 ⭐️GDM & CGM data ⭐️Barbie develops T1 ⭐️Lylas story ⭐️NH28 update date announced ⭐️New subtype of T1 ⭐️National Insulin Safety initiative Link to sign the petition for Lylas Law below: Please do sign and share! 👍🏻 https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/728677

The podcast has been sponsored by Embecta, they have had no input into the content. This podcast is designed for healthcare professionals and does not constitute medical advice. For advice on your own diabetes care please speak to your diabetes healthcare team. NEW Injection site care series! Join Beth & Tamsin with the amazing Dr Rose Stewart, a Leading Clinical Psychologist in Diabetes for an exploration into fear of needles, phobias, psychological insulin resistance, stigma, and threats in healthcare.Episode 4: 💉stigma of diabetes 💉 Accepting a life of injections💉 Threatening language; does it work? 💉 DSN Communication goals💉 Fear of needles- what can help?

The Podcast has been sponsored by Embecta, they have had no input into the content. The podcast is aimed at Healthcare professionals and the participants views are entirely their own. This does not constitute medical advice, please speak to your own diabetes team. NEW Injection site care series! Join Amanda, Beth & the amazing Dr Patrick Holmes for a deep dive into injection technique in T2D and across our communities!Episode 2: 💉 T2 diabetes 💉 GLP1 💉 Common errors see in in primary care and community settings 💉Obesity NICE TA 💉Stigma

This Podcast has been sponsored by Embecta, they have had no input into the content. This podcast is designed for healthcare professionals and does not constitute medical advice. For advice on your own diabetes care please speak to your diabetes healthcare team NEW Injection site care series! Join Amanda, Beth & the amazing Adrian Long; a great friend & person living with T1 Diabetes for a deep dive into the patient perspective of lipohypertrophy & injections. Episode 3: 💉 T1 diabetes 💉 insulin injections 💉 looking for lipos 💉what to do if you find lipos 💉life after lipos

This podcast has been sponsored by Embeca. They have had no input into the content of the podcast. This podcast is for healthcare professionals only and does not constitute medical advice. For advice on your own diabetes care, please speak to your healthcare provider.NEW Injection site care series!Join Amanda, Beth & the amazing DSN Alison Cox for a deep dive into injection technique across the acute sector & type 1 diabetes! 💉 T1 & cannula care with HCL💉 Safety needles & third party injections 💉 Common inpatient errors💉Lipohypertrophy

Join Amanda, Beth & Registered Dietitian & Creator of the Glucose Never Lies Podcast to discuss CGM sensors & how to interpret safety data metrics? ❓Are all CGMs born equal?❓Should cost override safety data? ❓How can a DSN understand what’s safe? ❓Is MARD a useful measurement? ❓How can you use our chart to determine what’s safe for our patient cohort? Listen now & read the journal article it goes alongside for a fully immersive experience while gaining your CPD! Link to article in the Journal of Diabetes Nursing:🔗 https://diabetesonthenet.com/journal-diabetes-nursing/evaluating-cgm-devices/Link to download DSN Forum UK CGM comparison chart: 🔗 https://www.diabetesspecialistnurseforumuk.co.uk/new-cgm-comparison-chartLink to @GlucoseNLies website:🔗 https://theglucoseneverlies.com/how-to-select-a-continuous-glucose-monitor-cgm-understanding-risk-before-performance/