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What's new on www.yorkshirediabetes.comNEW PENS ADDED TO PRESCRIBING PAGES Information regarding the new lilly kwikpens has been added to the site. So for further details check out the prescribing pages on yorkshirediabetes.com Information Re Diabetes UK Wakefield support group The Diabetes UK Wakefield Support Group meet every 2nd Monday of the month from 6.30-8.30 at the retinal screening unit at clayton hospial in wakefield. Pontefract 10am to 12noon last wednesday of the month at pontefract library. Hemsworth 10am to 12 noon the first tuesday of the month at the Springs life healthy living centre on southmoor road. Catleford 1pm to 3pm first wednesday of the month at 51 beancroft road. Lupset 10am to 12 noon the 2nd wednesday of the month at st georges crypt, broadway, lupset. If you are a parent or carer of chilren with diabetes or type 1 they also have regual meetings, for any information contact Anne Mcdermott on 01924 290504 or Diabetes support, c/o EACH project, 51 Beancroft road, Castleford, West yorkshire, WF10 5BP. 01977 552509 email lynn.daniel@wdpct.nhs.uk. New conference to be held for professionalsNotice For Professionals A collaborative conference called 'New Clinical Solutions in Diabetes Care' will be held on the 8th January 2009 The venture is a collaboration of Diabetes UK, clinical practitioners and the universities of York and Huddersfield For further information please follow the link below http://www.york.ac.uk/healthsciences/diabetes/2009conf/index.htm New areas added to yorkshirediabetes.comNew Areas added to website :Noticeboard - Pin your thoughts and feelings to the site Your Questions Answered Feedback Form - Tell us what you think Useful Books - A selection of books about Diabetes with click through to buy on Amazon. Arctic Medical - New Useful LinkArctic Medical provides a range of products which allow you to gain control. We supply a number of products suitable for people with diabetes, including cool and stylish kit bags. Also a great range of Hypogeen Creams. We also do some products for the visually impaired. Please visit our website for more information.Accu-Chek Products updated.Accu-Chek Meters updated - Click hereAccu-Chek Smart Pix - Click Here The Accu-Chek Smart Pix is a small wireless device that imports and displays results from Accu-Chek blood glucose meters and insulin pumps in an instant and easy to use format New Young People section on Yorkshirediabetes.comWe are pleased to announce the addition of our new young people and parents section on yorkshirediabetes.com http://www.yorkshirediabetes.com/patients/parents.phpAdded Glucose productsAdded Glucogel, Glucotabs and Hypobox to Equipment (Misc Equipment) section. INTERESTING NEW SITE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DIABETESINTERESTING NEW SITE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DIABETES Animated films made by young people for young people. UPDATED DIARY DATES PAGESEE DIARY DATES PAGE FOR NEWS ON STUDY DAYS AND DIABETES UK CONFERENCE 2009New hypo treatment.
Hypo-Fit, a new hypo treatment in various flavours, is now available. See "prescribing codes" for details. Also added to Misc Equipment Page New Abbotts Blood Glucose MetersAbbott Diabetes Care have introduced 2 new meters into their product offering. The FreeStyle Lite and the FreeStyle Freedom Lite meters both require no coding, use a small 0.3μL sample size and have a fast test time of approx. 5 seconds. Both meters have been designed with ease in mind, easy to teach and easy to use. The FreeStyle Lite meter is small and convenient to carry, ideal for the patient who lead a busy life. The meter has a backlight and strip port light, which allow discreet testing, day or night. The FreeStyle Freedom Lite meter is easy to hold and suited to a life that is less hectic. The meter is ergonomic in size and has a large display so the digits are very clear and easy to read. Coupled with the Abbott Inspire Program, which provides educational tools for Healthcare Professional and Patients, these two new meters will help you encourage your patients to take more responsibility for their diabetes care. If you would like more information about the FreeStyle Lite, FreeStyle Freedom Lite or Abbott Inspire program please visit www.abbottdiabetescare.co.uk or email hcphelp@abbott.com. Clinical Solutions in Diabetes Care Conference for GPs and Practice NursesClinical Solutions in Diabetes Care - making it perfect in practice - essential primary diabetes care.For more information please contact Anne Phillips by email or tel (01904) 321674 New website for children and young people
York University - Clinically focused diabetes education.York University - Clinically focused diabetes education.The number of people developing diabetes is increasing globally. In the UK alone diabetes is a serious problem, with a devastating impact on individuals and their families. NHS primary care, acute hospitals and community services all play a key role in responding to the recommendations of the National Service Framework (NSF) for Diabetes. We work with local specialist diabetes centres and specialist practitioners in primary care to offer a growing range of courses and study days. Click here for more information New Course at University of YorkChildhood and Young Persons Diabetes Care A multi-disciplinary masters level modue for practitioners working with children and young people with diabetes. Starts January 2008, 3 x blocks of 3 days Relevant to nurses,dietitans,doctors and psychologists working with children and young people. Contact Anne Phillips on 01904 321674 (email aep3@york.ac.uk) or Carole Gelder on 01904 321674 (email cg531@york.ac.uk) Click Here for more information on University of York website
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