DIABETES experts from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have received a national award for their work to improve inpatient care.
The Integrated Diabetes Team Clyde, which works across Renfrewshire, Inverclyde and West Dunbartonshire, developed a checklist and essential information for nurses caring for hospital patients living with diabetes.
It includes a handy pocket guide with advice on medication, blood glucose and ketone monitoring, the safe use of insulin, and foot ulceration.
The resources have been piloted at Royal Alexandra Hospital, Inverclyde Royal Hospital, and Vale of Leven Hospital, with positive feedback from staff.
Last month the multi-disciplinary team, which includes specialist nurses, pharmacists and consultants, won the Excellence in Diabetes Award at the 2025 Scottish Healthcare Awards.
They collected their award at a ceremony held at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow.
Simona Rahman, lead diabetes specialist nurse for integrated service, said: “We are proud to have this national recognition and it is a testament to the team’s dedication to improving patient safety and advancing excellence in diabetes care.
“We know these resources are a useful tool that could help improve inpatient care for people with diabetes who are admitted to hospital for other unrelated reasons.
“At home, most people will self-manage their diabetes but in hospital, nursing teams will take this over and it’s important to ensure they have quick and easy-to-understand information and advice at their fingertips.
“Our guide and checklist bring together a wealth of expert knowledge to help nursing teams monitor and treat patients effectively.”
