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Spotting the signs

Type 1 diabetes often goes undetected in children, but with the correct knowledge, pharmacy teams can help families spot the disease and get proper treatment, says Victoria Goldman.

12 May 2026

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Supporting fasting through Ramadan

As Ramadan approaches, pharmacy teams can provide personalised care to customers who are fasting, as well as colleagues observing the Muslim holy month.

12 Feb 2026

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Managing a busy time of year

Editor's comment October 2025.

07 Oct 2025

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In need of insulin

From recognising early symptoms to helping people manage their medicines and lifestyle, community pharmacy teams are on the frontline of diabetes care.

07 Oct 2025

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One in five adults living with diabetes or prediabetes

The UK is facing a ‘hidden health crisis’, charity warns.

06 Feb 2025

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No more sugarcoating

Diabetes is a chronic condition which requires constant vigilance, making the number of undiagnosed diabetics extremely concerning.

13 Nov 2024

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Diabetes items prescribed in England rose by 21 million between 2016 and 2024

The NHS Business Services Authority said 71 million items were prescribed in 2023-24.

08 Aug 2024

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The great undiagnosed

Data shows extremely high number of potentially undiagnosed adults living with type 2 diabetes in the UK.

19 Mar 2024

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Nutrition and medicines: part three

Nutrition, medicines and myths: evolution of pharmacy practice.

08 Dec 2023

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Diabetes drug shortages not expected to resolve until mid-2024

Supply problems having “significant impact” on clinicians and causing “anxiety and concern” for patients.

24 Aug 2023

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Diabetes prescribing rises by a record 7 per cent in a year

NHS BSA reports that 66 million diabetes drug items were prescribed in 2021-22

10 Aug 2023

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NHS glucose monitor for all diabetes patients

A "life changing" glucose monitor has been made available to all type 1 diabetes patients on the NHS.

09 Aug 2022

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Category Insight: Diabetes

Diabetes dive, new innovative services and what it's like to be a teen with diabetes, all on this month's podcast.

29 Jun 2022

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Innovations in diabetes care

How are two new initiatives changing the management of diabetes for the better?

15 Apr 2022

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