This week is Insulin safety week

July 2, 2024

Insulin safety week aims to raise awareness of insulin and everything diabetes among healthcare professionals. Be sure to check out some free online education modules regarding the safe use of insulin in hospital by clicking here.

Timing of insulin is crucial to achieving and maintaining control of the diabetes.

• What steps can be taken to improve the timing of insulin on your ward?
• Did you know some insulin should be given before the meal?
• Harm may occur as a result of stopping the VRIII at an inappropriate time. Do you know how to safely stop an intravenous insulin infusion?
• How confident do you feel about making insulin dose adjustments to correct hyper/hypoglycaemia?

Want to find out more about insulin safety?

Our diabetes team will be hosting education drop in session regarding insulin safety on  Thursday 4 July, 2pm – 4pm in the diabetes centre, Hallam Building, Sandwell

For more information regarding insulin safety week and everything diabetes, please email  m.chakaza@nhs.net.

Insulin safety week webinar: Wojciech Stelmaszczyk and Deborah Holder, Diabetes Specialist Nurses and (Diabetes Inpatient Specialist Nurse UK Group committee members will be hosting an Insulin Safety Week webinar on Wednesday 3 July from 12.30pm – you can book their place here.

Be sure to also check out this short video featuring Marian, Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist talking about tips around insulin safety.