_{14 Aug 2012}

NHS Diabetes launches new Safe Use of Non-Insulin Therapies e-learning module 

NHS Diabetes is delighted to launch the much-anticipated new Safe Use of Non-Insulin Therapies (SUNIT) e-learning module.   This free module urges healthcare professionals to:

• Always tailor glycaemic targets to the individual.
• Check specific manufacturers guidance when using therapies in people with diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
• Always consider the risk of hypoglycaemia when using specific medicines in the elderly.
• Check the NICE guidance CG 87 when considering which medication to prescribe.

Helen Wilkinson, NHS Diabetes Programme Manager for Safety, said: "This course is an exciting new module packed full of essential information for healthcare professionals who are involved with service users relying on non-insulin therapies.    

"I am thrilled with the development of this course and hope this will be as helpful as our previous two e-learning modules."  

To order copies of the new Safe Use of Non-insulin Therapies card please email Olivia Winchester: olivia.winchester@dakc.nhs.uk

See here for more information on our new e-learning module. Information about our other e-learning modules can be found here.