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Diabetes care ineffective despite better access to services
Many people with diabetes are not receiving effective care despite having greater access to healthcare services, latest figures have revealed. Data from the 2008-09 national diabetes audit, published today by the NHS Information Centre, shows that more than 90 per cent of people with diabetes in England and Wales are in contact with their healthcare teams at least once a year. Gavin Terry, Healthcare Policy Manager, quoted.
http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-n...ite-better-access-to-services/5016016.article
Diabetes care monitoring improves
More people with diabetes are receiving the care recommended to monitor their condition, but the number receiving effective treatment as a result has stalled and the number with certain complications has increased, according to the latest National Diabetes Audit. The audit, commissioned by the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership and managed by The NHS Information Centre, is the largest of its kind in the world and includes records for over 1.7 million people with diabetes in England and Wales. Gavin Terry, Healthcare Policy Manager, quoted.
http://www.nursinginpractice.com/de...mproves&page=article.display&article.id=21866
Diabetes care falls short
The National Diabetes Audit has found that although higher numbers of diabetic patients are in contact with healthcare workers, many are not being offered the full range of tests and treatment. The audit found that 90% of diabetics in England and Wales contacted healthcare services a minimum of once annually. Gavin Terry, Healthcare Policy Manager, quoted.
http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Diabetes+care+falls+short/
Diabetes roadshow's surprising result
MORE than a third of people assessed for diabetes at a roadshow in Southend ended up being referred to their GPs for further investigation. Diabetes UK's team carries out risk assessments for Type 2 diabetes at events around the UK. The workers visited this year's Southend Air Show and carried out checks on 317 people - the highest number of people tested by one of the charity's Measure Up Roadshows. As a result, 122 were referred to their GP. Ben Holdstock, Senior Roadshow Organiser, quoted.
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/8222407.Diabetes_roadshow___s_surprising_result/
Oakdale teen learns to live with diabetes
FOR teenager Jacob Moseley the past year has involved a big learning curve as he and his family began to come to terms with his diabetes diagnosis. Since May 2009, the Oakdale comprehensive school pupil has had to inject himself four times a day with insulin and carry out regular fingerprick tests to measure his blood glucose levels. Diabetes UK mentioned; Diabetes week mentioned.
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/gwentnews/8222820.Oakdale_teen_learns_to_live_with_diabetes/
Europe bows to food firms' pressure to kill off 'traffic light' labelling that would identify unhealthy products
A 'traffic light' system of warning labels for food was killed off by European MPs yesterday.
The labels, designed to alert shoppers to unhealthy food, were rejected in a vote at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ht-labelling-identify-unhealthy-products.html
Tea 'just as good as water at keeping you hydrated'
It is surely the perfect excuse to put the kettle on: tea is just as good as water at keeping you hydrated. In a study that busts the myth that tea is a diuretic, researchers found it does not bother your bladder any more than plain water. Researcher Carrie Ruxton said: 'If you fancy a cup of tea on a hot summer's day, have it. A cup of tea is going to give you the same hydration as a glass of water.'
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1287235/Tea-just-good-water-keeping-hydrated.html
First patients at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Birmingham's new ?545m hospital has started taking some of its first patients. The A&E department at the new Queen Elizabeth (QE) Hospital in Edgbaston started work from 0200 BST. Patients at the old department a mile away at Selly Oak Hospital were transferred there by ambulance.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/birmingham/10317818.stm
Millions have online medical records 'without knowing it'
Millions of patients may have had their medical records uploaded to a central database without realising it as people have been discarding letters informing them of the changes, it has been warned. The Summary Care Record is being rolled out across the country, putting medical records online so doctors can access a patient's records wherever they need treatment. A report evaluating the scheme so far warned that people were not aware of what was happening even when they had been sent letters.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/h...nline-medical-records-without-knowing-it.html
Many people with diabetes are not receiving effective care despite having greater access to healthcare services, latest figures have revealed. Data from the 2008-09 national diabetes audit, published today by the NHS Information Centre, shows that more than 90 per cent of people with diabetes in England and Wales are in contact with their healthcare teams at least once a year. Gavin Terry, Healthcare Policy Manager, quoted.
http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-n...ite-better-access-to-services/5016016.article
Diabetes care monitoring improves
More people with diabetes are receiving the care recommended to monitor their condition, but the number receiving effective treatment as a result has stalled and the number with certain complications has increased, according to the latest National Diabetes Audit. The audit, commissioned by the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership and managed by The NHS Information Centre, is the largest of its kind in the world and includes records for over 1.7 million people with diabetes in England and Wales. Gavin Terry, Healthcare Policy Manager, quoted.
http://www.nursinginpractice.com/de...mproves&page=article.display&article.id=21866
Diabetes care falls short
The National Diabetes Audit has found that although higher numbers of diabetic patients are in contact with healthcare workers, many are not being offered the full range of tests and treatment. The audit found that 90% of diabetics in England and Wales contacted healthcare services a minimum of once annually. Gavin Terry, Healthcare Policy Manager, quoted.
http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Diabetes+care+falls+short/
Diabetes roadshow's surprising result
MORE than a third of people assessed for diabetes at a roadshow in Southend ended up being referred to their GPs for further investigation. Diabetes UK's team carries out risk assessments for Type 2 diabetes at events around the UK. The workers visited this year's Southend Air Show and carried out checks on 317 people - the highest number of people tested by one of the charity's Measure Up Roadshows. As a result, 122 were referred to their GP. Ben Holdstock, Senior Roadshow Organiser, quoted.
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/8222407.Diabetes_roadshow___s_surprising_result/
Oakdale teen learns to live with diabetes
FOR teenager Jacob Moseley the past year has involved a big learning curve as he and his family began to come to terms with his diabetes diagnosis. Since May 2009, the Oakdale comprehensive school pupil has had to inject himself four times a day with insulin and carry out regular fingerprick tests to measure his blood glucose levels. Diabetes UK mentioned; Diabetes week mentioned.
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/gwentnews/8222820.Oakdale_teen_learns_to_live_with_diabetes/
Europe bows to food firms' pressure to kill off 'traffic light' labelling that would identify unhealthy products
A 'traffic light' system of warning labels for food was killed off by European MPs yesterday.
The labels, designed to alert shoppers to unhealthy food, were rejected in a vote at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ht-labelling-identify-unhealthy-products.html
Tea 'just as good as water at keeping you hydrated'
It is surely the perfect excuse to put the kettle on: tea is just as good as water at keeping you hydrated. In a study that busts the myth that tea is a diuretic, researchers found it does not bother your bladder any more than plain water. Researcher Carrie Ruxton said: 'If you fancy a cup of tea on a hot summer's day, have it. A cup of tea is going to give you the same hydration as a glass of water.'
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1287235/Tea-just-good-water-keeping-hydrated.html
First patients at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Birmingham's new ?545m hospital has started taking some of its first patients. The A&E department at the new Queen Elizabeth (QE) Hospital in Edgbaston started work from 0200 BST. Patients at the old department a mile away at Selly Oak Hospital were transferred there by ambulance.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/birmingham/10317818.stm
Millions have online medical records 'without knowing it'
Millions of patients may have had their medical records uploaded to a central database without realising it as people have been discarding letters informing them of the changes, it has been warned. The Summary Care Record is being rolled out across the country, putting medical records online so doctors can access a patient's records wherever they need treatment. A report evaluating the scheme so far warned that people were not aware of what was happening even when they had been sent letters.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/h...nline-medical-records-without-knowing-it.html
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