Updated diabetes treatment guidance

Published: 02 October 2012

Updated guidance on injectable treatments for adults with Type 2 diabetes is now available on the RCN website.

The new edition of Starting Injectable Treatment in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes provides information relating to GLP 1 therapy action, including the implications for use and the aspects of education that need to be addressed with users.

The guidance is intended for nurses new to insulin therapy, and includes an overview of the underlying principles for starting insulin along with practical tips on education, adjustment of doses, and dealing with difficult situations.

Download Starting Injectable Treatment in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes from www.rcn.org.uk/publications

Further information

A limited number of printed copies will soon be available to order from RCN Direct (0345 772 6100).

Novo Nordisk provided an unrestricted educational grant to support the production of this publication.