News & Events
Diabetes and healthy teeth and gums
News | Aug 29, 2010
Did you know that people with diabetes are much more likely to have gum disease? There are mild and more serious forms of gum disease. Gingivitis is a mild inflammation of the gums and develops when teeth are not brushed effectively. The gums look inflammed and swollen and may bleed when you brush your teeth. Periodontitis is a much more severe inflammation of the gums. It results from prolonged inflammation of the gums as a result of long-term plaque accumulation. The bone that holds the teeth in place can gradually be destroyed. If you have diabetes it is very important that you brush your teeth twice daily and visit your dentist regularly. Good control of your blood sugars also reduces the chances of getting gum disease.
Research News Update
News | Aug 28, 2010
Your diabetes team are involved in several clinical trials. These are carefully controlled studies that are conducted in humans who volunteer to test the effectiveness and safety of new drugs, medical products or techniques. Current clinical trials being undertaken include a trial of a new long acting basal insulin in people with type 1 diabetes (recruitment now closed), a trial of a GLP-1 analogue to help with blood sugar control and weight loss in people with type 2 diabetes (recruitment now closed) and an exercise study in men aged 55-66 years with type 2 diabetes (currently recruiting). Other exercise studies are planned for 2011. Please contact Sharon Carr, Research Nurse if interested in participating or learning more about what is involved in Diabetes Clinical Trial Research. Ring Sharon on 07525898398 or email sharon.carr@setrust.hscni.net
Mixtard 30 insulin to be withdrawn
News | Aug 23, 2010
Novo Nordisk have announced that formulations of their Mixtard 30 insulin are to be discontinued on the 31st December 2010. If you use this type of insulin you will need to change to another appropriate treatment before this date. Dont worry - there are other similar insulins available. Speak to your practice nurse, GP, diabetes nurse or diabetes team for advice. If you are one of our patients then contact us through this website.
Diabetes UK Northern Ireland now on Facebook
News | Jul 26, 2010
Diabetes UK Northern Ireland have recently established a Northern Ireland specific group on Facebook. It can be difficult to reach certain groups of people with diabetes and they are hoping that the Facebook Group will take on a life of its own with people posting questions, comments and taking part in discussions. In this way it will be a peer support forum and provide an outlet for people to discuss their diabetes with other people who have the condition – in a way a bit like an online support group that people can dip in and out of. Diabetes UK are especially keen for the Group to provide support to children and young people who may not know many others with diabetes and who may also be going through the difficult transition stage. To visit the Group please go to http://bit.ly/aldNif