HCP Resources

Discover the wealth of diabetes care resources available for health care professionals. We constantly update this page, but if you still can’t find what you’re looking for, please get in touch.

Cardio-Renal-Metabolic

Links to Cardio-Renal-Metabolic (CaReMe) resources.

Competency Frameworks

Available online diabetes nurse competency documents and information. If you know of any others, let us know!

Covid-19

Here you will find links related to diabetes and Covid-19 including research data and inpatient guidance.

Diabetes Societies

Here you will find links to different diabetes national bodies, associations and societies.

Diabetes University Courses

Links to accredited level 6 and 7 diabetes courses from a range of universities across the UK.

Diabetes Shorter Courses

Available online short courses, CPD & E learning on different diabetes related subjects.

Diabetes Blogs & Vlogs

A selection of blogs written by people living with diabetes and diabetes health care professionals. If you have a blog to share, please let us know.

Diabetes in Pregnancy

Links to up to date guidelines and information about pre conceptual care and diabetes in pregnancy.

End of Life

Available documents, guidelines and information about the key principles of diabetes care in palliative or end of life care.

Foot Care

A range of local and national guidance and diabetes foot care information.

Exercise

Links to available websites focusing mainly on type 1 diabetes and exercise can be found here.

Injection Technique & Safety

Links to up to date injection technique guidance and how use safety needle devices.

Inpatient Care

Find links here to up to date inpatient diabetes guidance & resources.

Insulin Pumps & Technology

A wide range of information and guidance around insulin pumps and glucose sensing technology.

Language & Stigma

Links can be found to the language matters diabetes website which is now and the language matters NHS England document.

Learning Disability

Here you will find links to the Diabetes UK learning disability resources. If you have something to share, please let us know.

Mental Health

A wide range of mental health & self help websites. Information about diabetes burnout and disordered eating can also be found.

National Guidance & Audits

Links can be found here to national and international diabetes guidance and audits.

Oral Health

Links can be found here about the bi-directional link between diabetes and periodontal disease.

Nutrition

Available links to nutritional resources including carb counting can be found here.

Older People

Find information here about diabetes management in the older population.

Paediatrics

A wealth of diabetes information and resources for children and young adults can be found here.

Renal

Links can be found here for diabetes and renal disease and renal protective treatment options.

Ramadan

Links can be found here for advice and clinical guidance in preparation for the holy month of Ramadan

DSN Forum Resources

Links to our own resources on hypoglycaemia and insulin safety along with our various ‘comparison charts’.

Disclaimer

The resources provided are not produced by the DSN forum UK, therefore we take no responsibility for the advice given within them. There are no financial interests or incentives in the decision signpost the resources, the aim is to simply share best practice.