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ISSUE 148 What a year that was - I
know, it's not over yet,
but looking back it's
been a whirlwind! It
has been a privilege to report on the
changes in recommendations that
have come from NICE about access
to diabetes tech on the NHS. Truly
we are living in extraordinary times.
We go into the new guidance on
access to Hybrid Closed Loop (HCLs)
- systems that involve a continuous
glucose monitor (CGM) 'talking' to
an insulin pump with an algorithm
authorised to deliver insulin based
on the CGM's readings (p.16). Not
everyone wants one, and currently
it's not for absolutely everyone, but it
means those that need it, get it.
I talked to comedian Ed Gamble
about his diabetes kit (p.26) and how
he manages his control while doing
live stand-up or when he's judging
BBC2's Great British Menu. On one
day the judges taste eight puddings,
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and I admit that watching that
stresses me a bit, but he's a smart
chap and is working to a plan!
Last month, on 14 November, the
world got behind diabetes day in
order to help raise awareness and
education about the condition. See a
round-up of some of what went on (p.
20) this year.
As it's Christmas, we have a
selection of festive good and drink,
for yourself or as gift ideas perhaps
(p.34). Within that section is an
extra bit on cheese, with items from
France, Norway and the UK.
We round up with a nicely
relevant Making Carbs Count about
winter greens, with recipe.
I hope you enjoy, and season's
greetings to one and all. We'll be back
at the end of January with our first
issue in the New Year.
sue.marshall@desang.net
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