Diabetes Complications

Diabetes Complications is a fast, offline clinical reference covering the acute and chronic complications of diabetes — overview and management — for qualified healthcare professionals and students. Written and developed by Dr Atif Elnil, MBBS MRCP (Neurology & Stroke Fellow, St George's Hospital, London). Content is aligned to UK (NICE, SIGN, JBDS) and US (ADA) guidance, with differences flagged where they matter. FOR EDUCATIONAL & TRAINING USE ONLY — NOT FOR USE AS SOLE CLINICAL GUIDANCE. This app is for qualified healthcare professionals and students. It is not a medical device, does not diagnose, does not recommend treatment for any individual patient, and must not be used as the sole basis for any clinical decision. WHAT'S INSIDE Acute complications - Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) — diagnosis, fluids, fixed-rate insulin, potassium, euglycaemic DKA, resolution - Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state (HHS) - Hypoglycaemia — recognition, treatment, impaired awareness, driving - Sick-day rules and medication holds (SADMANS, SGLT2i cautions) Microvascular - Retinopathy — staging, screening, referral, treatment - Nephropathy / CKD — ACR, eGFR, RAAS blockade, SGLT2i, finerenone - Neuropathy — painful DN treatment ladder, autonomic features Macrovascular - Ischaemic heart disease & cardiovascular risk - Heart failure — SGLT2i, cautions - Stroke & TIA - Peripheral arterial disease Foot, skin & infection - Diabetic foot — risk stratification, ulcers, Charcot - Skin manifestations - Serious diabetes-associated infections Cross-cutting - Glycaemic, BP and lipid targets (UK vs US) - Drug considerations by comorbidity - When to refer — red flags - Clickable references to source guidelines WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT - Fast, clean, bedside-friendly layout - Works fully offline — no account, nothing leaves the device - Adjustable text size - No ads FREE & FULL ACCESS The overview and the hypoglycaemia quick-reference are free. A single one-time purchase unlocks every chapter — no subscription. IMPORTANT This application is provided for the education and training of qualified healthcare professionals and students. It is not a substitute for clinical assessment, local protocols, specialist advice, or the current full guidelines. Doses and thresholds are summarised — always verify against the BNF / local formulary and current guidance, and apply your own clinical judgement.