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Managing diabetes can feel like a full 90 minutes - plus extra time ⚽
There’s a lot going on: quick decisions, constant awareness, and the need for good team support.
This Diabetes Week, we’re recognising the everyday effort that often goes unseen.
If you support patients with diabetes, staying up to date can make all the difference.
👉 Kick off your learning with our GP Update here - https://www.redwhale.co.uk/learn/courses/digital/gp-update-spring-summer-2026-live

This Diabetes Week (8–14 June), the focus is on stigma - and the impact it has on care.
Bias isn’t always obvious. It can quietly shape how we communicate, what we assume, and how patients are heard.
None of us sets out to do harm. But it’s worth reflecting - what could be influencing our behaviour without us realising?
Our latest Pearl explores unconscious bias in healthcare - and why it matters.
https://www.redwhale.co.uk/pearls
💬 What helps you stay aware of your own assumptions in practice?

Last chance to book
Join us tomorrow at 9.30am for our Men’s Health course.
A practical, evidence‑informed day covering key issues you see in primary care - from cancer to cardiovascular health and more.
Save your place:
https://www.redwhale.co.uk/courses/digital/men-s-health-live

It’s Diabetes Week (8–14 June), and Diabetes UK are shining a light on the negative narratives many people with diabetes experience.
We know these conversations can be challenging - and having the confidence to support your patients makes a real difference.
We’re here to help, whether you need a quick refresher or want to build your knowledge further, with flexible learning designed to fit around your day.
We unpack early‑onset type 2 diabetes as a fast‑rising, more aggressive condition in younger adults in our GP Update Spring/Summer 2026 course - join us to learn more about this and lots of other topics!
https://www.redwhale.co.uk/learn/courses/digital/gp-update-spring-summer-2026-live

Did you join us for our GP Update on Saturday?
If you did - we hope you really enjoyed it.
If not, don’t worry - you haven’t missed out!
You can still join us live on 8 July, and catch up on demand whenever suits you.
Find out more and book here:
https://www.redwhale.co.uk/courses/digital/gp-update-spring-summer-2026-live

Happy Higher Education Day 👋
In primary care, learning isn’t something you leave behind after training - it’s part of the job.
But finding time for it? That’s the tricky bit.
That’s why we focus on CPD that’s practical, flexible, and actually useful on a busy day in clinic. https://www.redwhale.co.uk/
👉 What helps you keep your learning up to date?

The weather’s on our side right now ☀️
Which makes it a great time to have those conversations about getting more active - without it feeling like a big ask.
This week’s Pearl explores active transport 🚶‍♀️🚴
Think walking or cycling as part of everyday life, not ‘exercise’.
Small changes can make a real difference to patients.
Want some simple, practical ideas you can use straight away?
▶️ Watch the short video byte (you’ll just need a free account to access it)
https://www.redwhale.co.uk/bytes
Have you had success with this approach? We’d love to hear 👇

Spot the difference 👀
Acne might look like “just a teenage phase”…
But for many patients, it’s much more than that.
And now they’re arriving with skincare advice straight from influencers.
Our latest Pearl on acne helps you:
• cut through the noise
• answer those tricky questions
• consult with confidence
Have you noticed this shift in clinic?
Read more →
https://www.redwhale.co.uk/pearls

⭐ We’re a 5 star podcast
But don’t just take our word for it - give it a listen and decide for yourself.
Head here: https://www.redwhale.co.uk/podcast
Or find us on your favourite podcast app 🎧

Just one week to go until our next GP Update live, hosted online course.
Designed for busy clinicians, this live online update brings together the key changes, clinical grey areas and practical take‑homes that matter in general practice.
If you’ve been meaning to book but haven’t quite got there yet, now’s the moment.
👉 Book now and join us online next week
https://www.redwhale.co.uk/courses/digital/gp-update-spring-summer-2026-live