I am extremely saddened to advise you of the unexpected death of our Founding Chairman, Dr John Wales who passed away suddenly, in his sleep, whilst on holiday in Finland.  John’s funeral took place in Acaster, Selby, North Yorkshire on Friday 1/9/2017 with a private family burial. Professor Ken Shaw and Dr Chris Walton were able to attend and represent ABCD at the following memorial service. I have sent a personal message to Barbara, John’s wife and will write to her on behalf of ABCD.

September 13, 2017 — The NHS Business Services Authority has approved the listing of the FreeStyle Libre® flash glucose monitoring system in the Drug Tariff (under section 9A: Detection Sensor, interstitial fluid for glucose).   This means, subject to local health economy approval, it will be available for reimbursement via the NHS across England and Wales, NHS Scotland and Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland from 1st November 2017.

Rewarding Excellence, Innovation and Commitment in Diabetes Since 2012, The International Diabetes Federation European Region (IDF Europe) has recognised excellence, innovation and commitment in diabetes through the IDF Europe Prizes in Diabetes. To continue with this important appreciation, IDF Europe is again sending out calls for nominations for the above category.

The latest version of the Royal College of Physician’s (RCP) Medical Care which has been published and is live. Medical Care is a web based planning resource produced by RCP in partnership with UK’s medical specialty societies. The updated version includes further information on workforce and medical specialty specific job planning and additional content on diabetes and endocrinology services.

Medical Care is a valuable resource for clinicians and managers working in the NHS. The resource provides support for:

A condensed and abbreviated version of the original JBDS DKA management and monitoring chart has been piloted and successfully used in Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust. Please click on the link HERE for more details and to download .This has now been approved and ratified by the Joint British Diabetes Societies (JBDS) for Inpatient Care Group (JBDS – IP) committee.

ABCD has received notification from NovoNordisk of an urgent Field Safety notice regarding some NovoPen 5s and NovoPen Echos - please see HERE for more information.  Please inform your teams. 

The ABCD-RA clinical practice guidelines on lipid management in adults with diabetes and nephropathy and/or CKD were published at the end of June: a summary of the guidance is in the British Journal of Diabetes (http://www.bjd-abcd.com/index.php/bjd/article/view/260/396 ) and the full guidelines can be downloaded from the websites of ABCD (click here) and the  Renal A

The NHS Rightcare Diabetes Pathway setting out the expected standards of care for diabetes services has been published.  This is essential reading for providers and commissioners alike.

Click HERE to download your copy.     It will help members in their discussions with local commissioners and in preparations for the Getting it Right First Time visits later in the year.

I handed over the reins to Dinesh Nagi at a very enjoyable and successful ABCD meeting at the Titanic Centre in Belfast.  Thank you to Russell Drummond and John Lindsay for the excellent programme.  Patrick Bell's welcome address was both amusing and thought-provoking on a theme of reconciliation.  He confessed to never having joined ABCD, but declared he would do so if he were starting his career today! 

Executive Reshuffle.

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