Diabetes Specialist Nurse Forum UK

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is aimed at registered nurses, midwives, and other healthcare professionals. It does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional clinical judgement, local guidelines, or individualised patient care. Listeners should always refer to current NICE guidance, local trust policies, and other relevant clinical resources, and seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional regarding any specific patient or personal health concern. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Royal College of Nursing. The episode brings together Amanda Williams chair of the RCN diabetes forum and Deborah Holloway from the RCN women's health forum to discuss all things menopause and Diabetes. Menopause brings significant hormonal changes that can complicate diabetes management, yet the overlap between the two is often under-discussed in clinical practice. In this special edition episode, we explore how menopause affects blood glucose control, and how nurses can better support women with diabetes through this stage of life. Our guests discuss the impact of fluctuating oestrogen levels on insulin sensitivity, the challenges of distinguishing menopausal symptoms from signs of hypo- or hyperglycaemia, and considerations around hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women with diabetes. We also look at the increased cardiovascular risk during this life stage, and how nurses can support women with practical, personalised advice on lifestyle, medication adjustments, and long-term health. Whether you work in diabetes care, general practice, or women's health, this episode offers practical guidance to help you support women with diabetes through menopause with confidence.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is aimed at registered nurses, midwives, and other healthcare professionals. It does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional clinical judgement, local guidelines, or individualised patient care. Listeners should always refer to current NICE guidance, local trust policies, and other relevant clinical resources, and seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional regarding any specific patient or personal health concern. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Royal College of Nursing.This RCN Special Edition podcast brings together Amanda Williams Chair of the RCN diabetes Forum and Angela Cartwright from the RCN Women's Health forum for a discussion on diabetes and pregnancy. Whether pre-existing or gestational Diabetes brings unique challenges for both mothers and the nurses and midwives who support them. In this special edition episode, we explore the latest evidence and best practice guidance for caring for women with diabetes throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. Our guests discuss the increased risks associated with pregnancies complicated by diabetes, from macrosomia and pre-eclampsia to neonatal hypoglycaemia. Whether you work in maternity, diabetes care, or general practice, this episode offers essential insights to strengthen your clinical knowledge and confidence when caring for pregnant women with diabetes.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is aimed at registered nurses, midwives, and other healthcare professionals. It does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional clinical judgement, local guidelines, or individualised patient care. Listeners should always refer to current NICE guidance, local trust policies, and other relevant clinical resources, and seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional regarding any specific patient or personal health concern. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Royal College of Nursing. This RCN Special Edition podcast brings together Amanda Williams Chair of the RCN diabetes Forum and Esther Kuria from the RCN Women's Health forum for a discussion on diabetes and preconception. Good preconception care can make all the difference for women with diabetes planning a pregnancy—yet it remains one of the most overlooked areas of diabetes management. In this special edition episode, we explore why preparing for pregnancy early is so important, and how nurses can play a pivotal role in supporting women to achieve the best possible start. Our guests discuss the importance of optimising blood glucose levels before conception, the risks of unplanned pregnancy in women with diabetes, and the vital role of high-dose folic acid and medication review. We also look at the emotional and practical barriers women face in accessing preconception care, and how nurses across primary care, diabetes services, and general practice can open up these conversations sooner. Whether you work in general practice, diabetes care, or sexual health, this episode offers practical guidance to help you support women with diabetes to plan safer, healthier pregnancies.

T his podcast has been sponsored by Roche Diagnostics Ltd. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Roche Diagnostics Ltd. Welcome to the Diabetes Specialist Nurse Forum UK Podcast Series, where we bring together diabetes professionals to share practical experiences, discuss evolving approaches to care, and explore innovations that can help improve outcomes for people living with diabetes. In this episode, we're joined by Amy Jolley to discuss the use of SmartGuide, sharing real-world experiences, lessons learned, and insights into how it can support both healthcare professionals and people living with diabetes. Whether you're considering implementing SmartGuide in your own practice or are simply interested in hearing how colleagues are using digital tools to enhance patient care, this conversation offers valuable perspectives and practical takeaways.

Join Amanda & Beth for a 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 month: 💉Pancreatic cancer Vaccine ‼️ T1DE & EXTOD conferences 🤖 1yr implantable CGMs 🇪🇸 ATTD 2026 news 👩🏼‍⚕️ non-prescribers working in diabetes 📑 NICE NG28 🏃‍♂️ GlucoseGo Heatmaps 🧴 Insulin Gel

Welcome to our emergency podcast with Dr Rose Stewart! On this episode we explore the HSSIB report that was released just TODAY all about the issues of safety with insulin in the community, for people with a mental health issue. The reports focuses on several themes: ▶️T1DE ▶️insulin overdosing ▶️Suicidal thoughts & diabetes ▶️recommendations for both DSN & MH teams Listen to us as we discuss how challenging this cohort can be to manage & some adjustments we could offer to support. Links 🔗 https://www.hssib.org.uk/patient-safety-investigations/insulin-supporting-safe-self-administration-in-vulnerable-patient-groups-in-the-community/investigation-report/ *TW* We appreciate that this may be upsetting to some listeners who are affected by death by suicide & T1DE. Please do reach out the Breakthrough T1D helpline to access support on 020 7713 2030.

This week join Amanda & Beth for roundup of all the news & announcements from the last nonth! Keep updated with the ultimate listen on all things #diabetes for CPD & news on the go! This week: 🏥 Hospital care & T1D survey 💉Retatrutide results 📍ELSA age increased 🌈 TREND diabetes new committee announced ‼️ TAD ‘26 down South again! 🤖 Dexcom G8 on the horizon? as G6 makes plans to leave 👩🏼‍⚕️ Reg Nurses have biggest impact on patient mortality 🧠Epilepsy in children of mums with Diabetes

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 screening Links 🔗 👁️ RWPN register for finding a rehab support worker www.rwpn.org.uk 👁️ RNIB - www.rnib.org.uk We 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_wcB Info 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-16 Pancreatic Cancer UK (PCUK) Healthcare Professional Hub Health 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 events Support for your patients – includes links to our free publications, webinars, information and support emails Family 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 - PubMed 2️⃣Chari 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-chart Link to @GlucoseNLies website: 🔗 https://theglucoseneverlies.com/how-to-select-a-continuous-glucose-monitor-cgm-understanding-risk-before-performance/

Join Amanda & Beth for all the April/May diabetes news on the go! ⭐️Nursing news - pay progression, RCN congress, “nurse title” to be protected in law ⭐️GLP1 updates - high dose Tirzepatide Vs High Dose Semaglutide ⭐️Tech updates: CGM chart ⭐️Saving Babies Lives update - HCL approved algorithms ⭐️New Intro to DSN course ⭐️TAD 2025 tickets ⭐️11th edition IDF Atlas - stats ⭐️Type 5 diabetes now recognised ⭐️Oral health & diabetes hub ⭐️ Insulin Safety week 2025 ⭐️ Obesity Stigma, Diagnosis of early obesity & sleep studies

💐NEW spring edition EPISODE 🐰 Join Amanda & Beth for all the diabetes news on the go! ⭐️Nursing news - new chiefs, NA roles & role substitution ⭐️GLP1 updates - HfPef & COPD & safe prescribing ⭐️DUKPC & ATTD ⭐️Tech updates: CGM & HCL ⭐️Insulin resistance in T1 ⭐️DSN survey on HCL rollout impact ⭐️Obesity NICE TA rollout ⭐️NPDA paeds data ⭐️Tool for personalisation of medical treatment in T2D care ⭐️ 1st patient treated with immunotherapy for pre-stmptomatic antibody +ve T1D

🎧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

🎄🎅🏻NEW Christmas EPISODE 🎅🏻🎄 Join Amanda & Beth to talk all things #diabetes news on the go! 🎄GLP1 trials, news & implants 🎄Tech - updates, MRIs & HCL ​🎄Diabetes Representation in the media - is it there? ​🎄T1 paeds inequalities & HCL NPDA ​🎄Simplified meal announcements on HCL Vs carb counting ​🎄PeriMenopause & Menopause- how can you get involved? ​🎄T1 guidance in Care homes ​🎄NHSE Proactive Pancreatic cancer case finding pilots