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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MS 12882) is recalling specific batches of Glucose 10%w/v injection 10mL and Trometamol 7%w/v injection 5mL due to limited assurance of product sterility.
Innovate UK-supported life science company Phynova finds further evidence that its plant-based food ingredient promotes healthy blood sugar.
Diabetic ketoacidosis has been reported in patients with type 2 diabetes on a combination of a GLP-1 receptor agonist and insulin who had doses of concomitant insulin rapidly reduced or discontinued. GLP-1 receptor agonists are not substitutes for insulin, and...
People with diabetes who use particular blood glucose test strips should stop using them and seek an alternative as soon as possible says the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This follows a manufacturing fault which could lead to...
Drivers who treat their diabetes with insulin will have greater choice in how they test their glucose levels under new guidelines published today by the DVLA.
People with diabetes using a particular type of insulin pump and pre-filled insulin cartridges should insert their cartridges correctly to avoid them leaking and potentially giving an under-delivery of insulin.
Do not use in children aged 16 years or less, except in specialist settings under expert medical supervision.
Fresenius Kabi Limited have identified an error on the infusion bag packaged in certain batches.
The authorisation holder for dapagliflozin has withdrawn the indication for type 1 diabetes mellitus. The removal of the type 1 diabetes indication is not due to any new safety concerns and the other indications of dapagliflozin are unchanged.
Storing home use GlucoMen LX Sensor test strips incorrectly, especially in high humidity, can lead to falsely high readings.
Cutaneous amyloidosis at the injection site has been reported in patients using insulin and this may affect glycaemic control. Remind patients to rotate injection sites within the same body region.
Monitor glucose levels closely in patients with diabetes during direct-acting antiviral therapy for hepatitis C, particularly within the first 3 months of treatment, and modify diabetes medication or doses when necessary. Patients with diabetes may experience symptomatic hypoglycaemia if diabetic...
Users of this continuous glucose monitoring system may experience adverse skin reactions to the sensor.
Healthcare professionals are being reminded of the importance of finger prick glucose testing for people living with type 1 diabetes.
Manufactured by Abbott – some users who are experiencing an immune response to the adhesive are applying creams, patches or sprays under their sensor to reduce skin reactions, which may affect device performance.
TRUEyou blood glucose test strips - certain lots of test strips may give incorrect low blood glucose results that could lead to undetected hyperglycaemia.
People with diabetes are being asked to check whether they have certain batches of GlucaGen® HypoKits used for the emergency treatment of severe low blood glucose (hypoglycaemia).
Use of barrier methods to reduce skin reactions may affect device performance.
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