Diabetes: Databases and Datasets

To access many of our databases and the new NHS Knowledge & Library Hub you'll first need to register for an NHS Athens account which is quick and easy to do. If you already have an Athens account but have forgotten your username or password contact us and we'll re-set it for you. 

Evidence summaries & databases:

The NHS Knowledge & Library Hub for biomedical databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, British Nursing Index and more. Login with Athens (contact us for help with Athens).
​Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 in Adults from DynaMed
Access the DynaMed diabetes topic for quick access to the latest research, guidelines and management of diabetes, plus quick answers to clinical questions. Login with Athens (contact us for help with Athens).
Type 2 Diabetes in Adults from BMJ Best Practice
Read the latest evidence-based information and guidelines on diabetes from BMJ Best Practice.
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The Cochrane Collaboration
​Search Cochrane for diabetes reviews, protocols, clinical answers and more.

Datasets:

Diabetes Open Directory
Provides many recent full-text-format articles on biomedical diabetes research from a range of journals. 
National Diabetes Audit
One of the largest annual clinical audits in the world, integrating data from both primary and secondary care sources.
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​​Diabetes UK
Key information on the prevalence, risk and impact of diabetes in the UK
Diabetes UK: key facts and stats



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