Key Resources

Royal College of Nursing (2019) Starting injectable treatments in adults with type 2 diabetes. 3rd edn. London: RCN.

Royal College of Nursing (2018) Advanced preparation of insulin syringes for adult patients to administer at home. Guidance for nurses. 3rd edition. London: RCN.
RCN and RCNi Diabetes essentials
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This resource is designed to provide an overview of the core concepts of diabetes, diagnosis and current treatments, your role and responsibilities in regard to treating people living with diabetes.
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Diabetes UK: resources to improve care
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Resources and tools to help healthcare professionals and commissioners improve diabetes care.
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Diabetes UK (2017) Testing times: restrictions accessing test strips and meters for people with diabetes. London: Diabetes UK.
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Resources and tools to help healthcare professionals and commissioners improve diabetes care.
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Diabetes UK: Healthcare policy in Wales
Scottish Government (2018) A healthier future; framework for the prevention, early detection and early Intervention of type 2 diabetes. Edinburgh: Scottish Government
Scottish Government (2014) Diabetes improvement plan. Edinburgh: Scottish Government.
We would like to thank the RCN Diabetes member community for their input into the development of this subject guide.