Provide education, protocols and competencies on relevant topics Provide specialist and practical advice for patients and families leading up to their discharges Lead audits to ensure that standards set within policies are maintained. Work with multidisciplinary team to provide specialist advice for diabetic patients Promote nursing research and developing nursing expertise in diabetes Provide education to diabetic patients and staff on managing diabetes. Provide on-going development and implement diabetic teachings with the relevant personnel. Participate in developing and successfully incorporating national and local guidelines pathways