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Jennifer N Clements, Kennedy Howard, Emory Moss

Approximately 20–34% of hospitalized patients have a diagnosis of diabetes, while many others experience stress hyperglycaemia, both increasing the occurrence of dysglycaemia in the hospital.1 Hyperglycaemia is associated with increased infection rates and higher mortality rates. Conversely, hypoglycaemia can lead to adverse neurological outcomes, prolonged hospital stays, as well as increased mortality.1 In spite of current guidelines […]

Foundation of European Nurses in Diabetes (FEND)

Foundation of European Nurses in Diabetes (FEND)
Phone: +44 (0)20 8876 6122
Web Address: http://www.fend.org

FEND was established in 1995 and has established a unique voice for nurses working in the field of diabetes care, research and education in Europe. The founders are Deirdre Cregan, Anne-Marie Felton, Sue Hamilton, Stina Wallenkrans and Regina Wredling. FEND is recognised as a positive influence by WHO Europe, IDF Europe, EASD, DESG, PCDE, EURADIA and national diabetes nursing organisations. FEND is a founding member of the European Coalition in Diabetes (ECD).

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