People living with diabetes are more likely to be self-isolating or shielding themselves at home during the pandemic. The way hospitals are delivering care is also changing. The following guidance has been co-produced to support the delivery of diabetes care in London during the pandemic.

The guidance will be reviewed on a regular basis throughout COVID-19.

Sick day rules

• Sick day rules crib sheet – Type 1 MDI   Updated 06.04.20
• Sick day rules crib sheet – Type 1 Pump  Updated 06.04.20
• Sick day rules crib sheet  – Type 2  Updated 06.04.20

Emergency departments 

• Management of diabetes in emergency departments crib sheet  Updated 15.04.20
• Emergency department discharge pack – Type 1 diabetes
• Emergency department discharge pack –  Type 2 diabetes  Updated 06.04.20

Multidisciplinary footcare teams

• MDFT Clinical Strategy

Outpatient management

• Diabetes outpatient appointment prioritisation

Other resources

• Clinical guide for the management of people with diabetes during the coronavirus pandemic
• Diabetes UK COVID-19 update
• NHS coronavirus advice