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An international consensus on the essential and desirable criteria for an ‘organized’ cancer screening programme

Zhang L., Carvalho A. L., Mosquera I. et al MBMC Medicine 20; Article 101 (2022) C2

High variability in the definition and interpretation of organized cancer screening needs to be addressed systematically. Moreover, the relevance of the current practice of categorizing screening programmes dichotomously into organized or non-organized needs to be revisited in the context of conside... more

The state of air qualitity and health impacts in Africa

Health Effects Institute (HEI) (2022) CC

This report presents an overview of the state of air quality and its impacts on health in Africa.

The Incidence of Adult-Onset Type 1 Diabetes: A Systematic Review From 32 Countries and Regions

Harding, J.L.; Wander, P.L.; Zhang, X.; et al. Diabete Care (2022) CC

The epidemiology of adult-onset type 1 diabetes (T1D) incidence is not well-characterized due to the historic focus on T1D as a childhood-onset disease.

Prediabetes could it be you?

Center for Disease Control and Prevention CDC (2022) CC2

96 million American adults - more than 1 - 3 - have prediabetes

On Your Way to Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

Center for Disease Control and Prevention CDC (2022) CC2

If you’re interested in preventing type 2 diabetes, this guide can help you get started. Congratulations on taking the first step! By reading this, you’re already on your way. Prediabetes puts you on the road to possibly getting type 2 diabetes. Find out now, in less than 1 minute, if you may ha... more

Diabetes - Printable Poster & Tools
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Diabetes Qualified is the accredited training organisation of Diabetes Australia (2022) CC2

Printable Posters & Tools: Below are posters and tools you can use in your workplace to support people living with diabetes. Download diabetes posters for your workplace - Handy tools to support people with diabetes - diabetes resources.

Guide for Pharmacists

India Hypertension Control Initiative (2022) CC

This guide helps pharmacists to understand their role in the hypertension program. From maintaining hypertensive drug stock, to drug dispensing, to recording and reporting, to awareness generation with patients.

Guide for Nurses

India Hypertension Control Initiative (2022) CC

This guide can be used to train nurses in the field to succeed in their role in the hypertension program. It teaches how to screen patients correctly, register and follow-up with patients, retrieve defaulters, record patient visits, and to report data.

Guide for Medical Officers

India Hypertension Control Initiative (2022) CC

This guide can be used to train medical officers to ensure BP is measured for all adults visiting the OPD, treat all patients with high BP, initiate treatment as per protocol, counsel patients for follow-up, refer patients to local care, and report data.

Guide for ANM

India Hypertension Control Initiative (2022) CC

This guide can be used to train ANM staff in the field to succeed in their role in the hypertension program. It teaches how to screen patients correctly, register and follow-up with patients, retrieve defaulters, record patient visits, and to report data

BP Measurement Checklists - 18 Years

India Hypertension Control Initiative (2022) CC

These are one pagers for the NCD staff to refer as check points during measuring blood pressure for 18 year & above or 30 years & above patients based on the state's requirement

BP Measurement Checklists - 30 Years

India Hypertension Control Initiative (2022) CC

These are one pagers for the NCD staff to refer as check points during measuring blood pressure for 18 year & above or 30 years & above patients based on the state's requirement.

IEC Materials

Indian Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) Indian Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) (2022) CC

These are the materials used for disseminating information, provide education and to establish proper communication within the community about hypertension management.

The Best Oatmeal for Type 2 Diabetes

Cherney, K.; Grieger, L. Everydayhealth Group (2022) CC2

The article "Best (and Worst) Oatmeal for Type 2 Diabetes" from Everyday Health discusses the benefits of incorporating oatmeal into a diabetes-friendly diet. It emphasizes that oatmeal, being rich in fiber and essential minerals like magnesium, potassium, and iron, can aid in blood sugar control, s... more

Physical activity and sedentary behaviour

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO

Physical activity plays an important role in the care of people living type 2 diabetes. Regular physical activity can help reduce some of the harmful effects and slow or even reverse disease progression. Being active can also reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, and enhance thinking, lear... more

Diabetes among Indigenous Peoples

International Diabetes Federation (IDF) International Diabetes Federation (IDF) (2022) CC2

The IDF Diabetes Atlas report highlights the disproportionate prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) among Indigenous Peoples globally. It emphasizes the social and health disparities resulting from colonization, loss of traditional practices, and systemic inequities. The report includes prevalence dat... more

Type 2 diabetes in adults: choosing medicines

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2022) CC2

Factors to take into account when choosing, reviewing and changing medicines. Rescue therapy: For symptomatic hyperglycaemia, consider insulin or a sulfonylurea and review when blood glucose control has been achieved. Diet and lifestyle advice: At each point reinforce advice about diet and life... more

Type 2 diabetes in adults: management

National Institute for Communicable Disease (NICE) National Institute for Communicable Disease (NICE) (2022) CC2

This guideline covers care and management for adults (aged 18 and over) with type 2 diabetes. It focuses on patient education, dietary advice, managing cardiovascular risk, managing blood glucose levels, and identifying and managing long-term complications.

Therapy of Type 1 Diabetes

Haak, T.; Gölz, S.; Fritsche, A.; et al. German Diabetes Association (DDG) (2022) CC2

The document provides detailed clinical guidelines for the therapy of Type 1 Diabetes as developed by the German Diabetes Association (DDG). It focuses on individualized insulin therapy, structured patient training, and monitoring of blood glucose levels. The guidelines emphasize preventing complica... more

Sources and emissions of air pollutants in Europe

European Environment Agency (2022) CC

In 2020, emissions of all key air pollutants in the 27 Member States of the EU (EU-27) continued to decline, maintaining a trend seen since 2005. This was the case despite an increase in gross domestic product (GDP) over the same period. Residential, commercial and institutional energy consumption ... more