{"title":"Inspiration for the future","authors":"Gillian Hood","doi":"10.1002/edn.195","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/edn.195","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This is just as well, as in Europe it is largely estimated that 1 in 20 of us has diabetes, and many will need insulin immediately, or at some point in their life journey with the condition. Despite political and economic decisions which prevent universal usage, insulin remains one of the discoveries of the century.</p><p>However, science does not stand still for long. While we were praising the miracle treatment that was insulin therapy other problems arose. ‘The era of coma as the central problem for people with diabetes gave way to the era of complications’ (Joslin). Those complications are vast and, together with the obesity epidemic, we continually strive to find answers to emerging diabetes complications and a cure for this debilitating condition.</p><p>Some of these problems as we now know are psychological and this edition reports on attitudes to health and lifestyle from adolescents with type 1 diabetes in Portugal (Serrabulho), and also attitudes of UK practice nurses as they take on additional diabetes case management in the community (McDowell).</p><p>Then there is the relatively new phenomenon of ‘diabesity’ (Finer) – a description of people with both obesity and diabetes. Here, two authors describe quite different approaches: O'Connell discusses the need to manage obesity in a multidisciplinary team, while Kennedy investigates bariatric surgery in Europe as a treatment for morbid obesity and diabetes.</p><p>In the last 90 years things have moved on quite dramatically with regard to diabetes treatments and knowledge. In marking the great discovery which is insulin we can draw inspiration of what might be achieved in the next few decades – stem cell research, transplants, immunotherapy and pharmacological agents, diabetes screening and prevention strategies. Hard work is still needed on every possible front. But take some time in the year of 2012 to marvel at what has already been achieved.</p>","PeriodicalId":100496,"journal":{"name":"European Diabetes Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/edn.195","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91914829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"FEND news","authors":"Anne-Marie Felton","doi":"10.1002/edn.194","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/edn.194","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The third edition of the Policy Puzzle, a collaboration between EURADIA, PCDE and IDF Europe, was launched on 14 November 2011, World Diabetes Day. This edition is different from previous ones because it surveyed the whole of Europe. A copy of the survey was presented to Mr John Dalli, Commissioner, DG Sanco. You can download a copy from the FEND website and distribute it to colleagues and key opinion leaders in your countries. The survey indicates the increasing prevalence of diabetes among European citizens, the disparity of services and the deficiencies of national plans for diabetes in Europe.</p><p>The next FEND ENDCUP course is scheduled for 9–13 July 2012. Full information and application forms can be downloaded from: www.fend.org/projects/fend-endcup. Further enquiries should be addressed to Professor Angus Forbes, email: [email protected]. This pan-European academically accredited programme is exclusively available to FEND members who meet the criteria for acceptance. The closing date for applications is 1 April 2012.</p><p>A courteous reminder to renew your membership. This can be easily done online at www.fend.org/membership. FEND membership needs to be renewed by 31 March to be eligible for reduced member rates for conference registration and to ensure you receive the FEND journal <i>European Diabetes Nursing</i>. This journal is a significant publication for nurses working in the specialty of diabetes.</p><p>This year's FEND conference will be in Berlin, 28–29 September. The provisional programme can be viewed on the FEND website. Online registration will be open by the end of February. Please take advantage of the ‘early bird’ period for lower registration fees. An important element of the programme is the opportunity for abstract submission – the closing date for this is 12 May 2012. Guidelines for abstract submission are available from the FEND website.</p><p>I look forward to meeting you in Berlin in September, and encourage you to share your research and projects through the <i>EDN</i> journal.</p>","PeriodicalId":100496,"journal":{"name":"European Diabetes Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/edn.194","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91841893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dr Nicholas R Evans MA(Cantab), MB BChir, Liesl S Richardson RGN, Dr Ketan K Dhatariya MBBS, MSc, MD, MS, FRCP, Professor Mike J Sampson BSci, MBBS, MD, FRCP
{"title":"Management of obesity: lessons learned from a multidisciplinary team","authors":"Jean O'Connell MB, PhD","doi":"10.1002/edn.200","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/edn.200","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100496,"journal":{"name":"European Diabetes Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/edn.200","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91914827","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The health and lifestyles of adolescents with type 1 diabetes in Portugal","authors":"Ml Serrabulho, M. G. Matos, J. Raposo","doi":"10.1002/EDN.197","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/EDN.197","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractThe changes during adolescence can affect adherence to diabetes treatment and the quality of life of adolescents with type 1 diabetes.The aims of this study were to evaluate the behaviours and lifestyles, psychological adaptation and social support of adolescents with type 1 diabetes, and to compare the results with those of ‘The Health of Portuguese Adolescents’ study.Study participants comprised 91 adolescents with type 1 diabetes, aged between 11 and 16 years, who were receiving diabetes monitoring consultations at the Portuguese Diabetes Association. Data were collected via a questionnaire consisting of 57 questions which were answered by the adolescents. This study used quantitative research methods with descriptive analysis, and comparative, correlational and inferential statistics.The results showed that adolescents with diabetes have healthier eating habits and a more positive attitude towards their satisfaction with life, but their health perception is less positive than that of other ado...","PeriodicalId":100496,"journal":{"name":"European Diabetes Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89220687","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Global Diabetes Survey: call for your participation","authors":"P. Schwarz, Gregor Gallein, U. Rothe, G. Müller","doi":"10.1002/EDN.201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/EDN.201","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractToday, there is a controversy about adequate quality of diabetes care and the best concept for the implementation of National Diabetes Plans. In September 2011, the United Nations Summit for Non-Communicable Diseases agreed on a consensus that national plans for prevention and control of diabetes have to be developed, implemented and monitored.The goal of the Global Diabetes Survey (GDS) is to present an annual report about the quality of national diabetes care which will be assessed by the use of a standardised questionnaire. The GDS will be based on the appraisals of different groups of people such as patients, diabetes educators and general practitioners. The assessment will be performed globally on an annual basis and the results will make possible a comparative analysis between regions and countries. The findings will be freely available for everyone’s use and will provide information for politicians and stakeholders to encourage them to improve the quality of diabetes care in its medical, ec...","PeriodicalId":100496,"journal":{"name":"European Diabetes Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76265682","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bariatric surgery: a European perspective","authors":"E. D. Kennedy, G. Alberti, C. Roux","doi":"10.1002/EDN.199","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/EDN.199","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractHealth care systems around the world are being stretched by pressing needs to cater for populations that are becoming more and more overweight and obese. Obesity is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality rates and, although dietary and lifestyle advice can help some, bariatric surgery is an increasingly popular option in the treatment armamentarium. Gastric banding, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy are used routinely across Europe to treat obese patients despite recognised complications that can result from the procedure. The beneficial effects of bariatric surgery on type 2 diabetes are well documented with a significant number of people reporting an improvement in their condition following surgery. A number of clinical trials are now underway to study the health care benefits of offering bariatric surgery to adolescents and also to people with a lower BMI.The role of the diabetes specialist nurse is becoming increasingly important as multidisciplinary teams form to take care of...","PeriodicalId":100496,"journal":{"name":"European Diabetes Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89128684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}