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All the latest from your favourite DSNs The content on this channel is intended for healthcare professionals only Follow us on Twitter Amanda Epps @amandaepps123 Beth Kelly @sotonDSN Vicki Alabraba @VickiaDSN Tamsin Fletcher-Salt @Tazzy_devil777 Like what you here? You can support us to produce more episodes buy donating to our buy me a coffee page here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dsnforumuk

  1. DSN Forum Headlines: Episode 32

    6D AGO

    DSN Forum Headlines: Episode 32

    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

    43 min
  2. DSN Forum To Go: Sight loss & Lyla's law campaign with special guest John Story

    12/14/2025

    DSN Forum To Go: Sight loss & Lyla's law campaign with special guest John Story

    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.

    1 hr
  3. DSN Forum Headlines: Episode 31

    11/26/2025

    DSN Forum Headlines: Episode 31

    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

    1h 1m
  4. DSN Forum To Go: Pancreatic Cancer, what do DSNs need to know? With Special Guests HPB Nurse specialist Lisa Woodrow and Specialist Dietitian Laura McGeeney

    10/12/2025

    DSN Forum To Go: Pancreatic Cancer, what do DSNs need to know? With Special Guests HPB Nurse specialist Lisa Woodrow and Specialist Dietitian Laura McGeeney

    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;

    58 min
  5. DSN Forum Headlines: Episode 30

    07/31/2025

    DSN Forum Headlines: Episode 30

    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

    50 min
  6. DSN Forum To Go: Injection Technique the psychological side with special guest Dr Rose Stewart

    06/25/2025

    DSN Forum To Go: Injection Technique the psychological side with special guest Dr Rose Stewart

    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?

    31 min
  7. DSN Forum To Go: Injection Technique in the Community with Special Guest Dr Patrick Holmes

    06/25/2025

    DSN Forum To Go: Injection Technique in the Community with Special Guest Dr Patrick Holmes

    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

    31 min
  8. DSN Forum To Go: Injection Technique the Personal Perspective with Special Guest Adrian Long

    06/25/2025

    DSN Forum To Go: Injection Technique the Personal Perspective with Special Guest Adrian Long

    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

    29 min
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All the latest from your favourite DSNs The content on this channel is intended for healthcare professionals only Follow us on Twitter Amanda Epps @amandaepps123 Beth Kelly @sotonDSN Vicki Alabraba @VickiaDSN Tamsin Fletcher-Salt @Tazzy_devil777 Like what you here? You can support us to produce more episodes buy donating to our buy me a coffee page here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dsnforumuk

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