
Secure your place today at this one-day national forum and explore how to strengthen your diabetes service through the power of technology, pharmacotherapy and improved access
Join together with colleagues from other health boards across Scotland and dive into the latest in optimising hybrid closed-loop systems, managing obesity and tackling rising capacity challenges. Equip yourself with practical strategies to evolve your clinical approach and improve outcomes for people living with Type 1 and Type 2.
Sponsored by:
Step out of your bubble and gain insight, connect with peers and take-home practical strategies to elevate your diabetes care
This event will equip you with practical tools and fresh perspectives to:
- Optimise HCL systems during daily exercise and routine to achieve the best possible outcomes
- Enhance support for people living with diabetic co-morbidities and complex cases
- Maximise the clinical benefits of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) for patients
- Tackle staffing and capacity issues with sustainable solutions
- Leverage innovation in GLP-1 therapy, exercise optimisation, and peer support
- Share and learn best practices focusing on collaboration, quality improvement and national rollout
Packed with examples of best practice, national updates and expert advice, plus benefit from:
- Connecting with peers from across Scotland and share what is working
- Interactive Q&A sessions to expand your learning and deepen your insights
- Expert presentations from leading diabetes specialists across Scotland
- Real-world cases studies to addressing complex clinical challenges
- Staying ahead of advancements in technology to achieve the best patient care
With thanks to our sponsors
SBK would like to thank Abbott and Air Liquide for sponsoring this unique forum.
With thanks to our exhibitors
Invitation to sponsor
This interactive event is a great opportunity for providers of diabetes technology and treatments to support healthcare professionals. If you sponsor this forum, you will be a fundamental part of the agenda, moderating the discussions, presenting in the dedicated ‘industry partners showcase’ plus exhibiting and networking during the break times. To find out more about all the engagement and branding opportunities available in the full sponsorship package, please email Sarah Kemm or call Sarah on 01732 897788.
9:00 |
Registration and networking in the exhibition hall
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9:30 |
Chair’s opening remarks and introductions
Dr Chris Smith, Consultant Physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, University of Glasgow MVLS, Diabetes UK Clinical Champion
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National update | |
9:40 |
Scotland-wide update on Hybrid Closed Loop adoption and roll out
Arlene Dale, Senior National Diabetes CLS Educator, Hosted by NHS Golden Jubilee
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Best patient outcomes | |
10:05 |
Optimising control and troubleshooting for patients using HCL with exercise
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10:30 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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10:40 |
Industry partner rotations: Discover the latest developments in diabetes treatments
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11:10 |
Networking break in the exhibition hall
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Weight management in your diabetes service | |
11:30 |
Improving clinical outcomes of obesity with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
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11:55 |
Interactive discussion: Managing capacity with the demand for GLP-1s
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12:15 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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12:25 |
Industry partner rotations: discover the latest developments in diabetes treatment
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12:55 |
Networking lunch in the exhibition hall
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Managing service demand | |
1:55 |
Case study: Scaling technology rollout while tackling capacity challenges
Sheena Mcdonald, Clinical Manager for Diabetes, NHS Ayrshire and Arran
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2:20 |
Interactive discussion: Evaluating Hybrid Closed Loop implementation in your service
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2:40 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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2:50 |
Networking break
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Navigating comorbidities and diabetes complexities | |
3:10 |
Advancing the management of more complicated patient cases
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3:35 |
Transforming autoimmune type 1 diabetes through early detection
Professor Rory J. McCrimmon, Dean of Medicine, University of Dundee
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4:00 |
Type 1 diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk in Scotland: Can we do better?
Professor Brian Kennon, Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
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4:25 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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4:40 |
Chairs closing remarks and close of day
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First-hand speaker experiences
Packed with hot topic discussions and expert led presentations, this amazing opportunity is your chance to learn and enhance your practice at this unique forum packed with leaders in diabetes, new research and expert advice from:

Dr Chris Smith
Consultant Physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology & Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, University of Glasgow MVLS
Diabetes UK Clinical Champion

Arlene Dale
Senior National Diabetes CLS Educator
Hosted by NHS Golden Jubilee
Sheena Mcdonald
Clinical Manager for Diabetes
NHS Ayrshire and Arran
Professor Brian Kennon
Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
Professor Rory J. McCrimmon
Dean of Medicine
University of Dundee
Pricing structure
Book your place to join us in Glasgow and benefit from key updates and valuable insights from leading experts and health boards from across Scotland.
- £49 + VAT for one NHS or public sector place
SBK Healthcare is pleased to offer the special attendance fee of £49+VAT to all NHS professionals. If you are in a situation where you do not have the funding, but would like to attend, please do contact Sophie Richardson on 01732 897788.
Commercial companies are invited to sponsor this day please email Sarah Kemm for further details.
Venue details
Venue name: Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow
Address: 301 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8DL
Tel: 0141 204 3333
Email: info.glasgow@radissonblu.com
Directions: Click here to plan your journey using Google Maps
By car:
There is no on-site parking. Parking is available 24/7 at the nearby NCP Central Station car park on Oswald Street (38 Oswald Street, G1 4PA, approx. 4 minute walk). Validating your ticket at hotel reception reduces the rate to £15 per 24 hours.
On foot:
If you are travelling on foot, the Radisson Blu Hotel is located on Argyle St, just a few steps away from Glasgow Central Station.
It is also only a 900-meter walk from Glasgow Queen Street train station to the hotel. The easiest route is typically Buchanan St to Argyle St.
If you are walking from Buchanan Bus Station, the hotel is only a 1.1-kilometer walk via W Nile St.
By air:
From Glasgow airport:
By bus: Take the Airport Express to the Hope Street stop on Bothwell Street. You'll be just 350 meters from the hotel.
By taxi: Travel to the hotel by taxi takes about 20 minutes. The airport is about 14km from the hotel via M8.
By car: From the airport, merge onto M8 before taking the A739 exit towards Clyde Tunnel. On the A739, take the A814 exit towards the city centre. Keep right on A814 before continuing onto Argyle St to reach the hotel.
What happens after you make your booking?
Once you have booked your place, SBK Healthcare will correspond with you using the email address you provided at the time of booking and you will be sent a formal confirmation. If you have not received this within 48 hours of making your booking please check your junk folder and then email bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk or call 01732 897788.
Approximately one week prior to the conference you will be sent an email which will include all the final details for attendance on the day, including a final agenda and venue information.
Please inform us by writing to bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk if you have any special dietary or other requirements.
Terms and Conditions
Registration fees
You will be sent an instant payment option or invoice on registration. Your payment is required in advance. If your fee has not been received prior to the event, and you are not able to provide a PO or proof of payment, you will be asked to make a credit or debit card payment on the day.
Modify registration
To let us know if your details are not correct when you have already registered, please email bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk.
Cancellations and substitutions
A full refund of fees will be made only for cancellations received within the first 48 hours of the booking being made. Notice of cancellation must be received in writing by emailing the bookings team at SBK Healthcare. Should you need to cancel your registration after this date, the registration fee remains payable in its entirety although a substitution will be accepted and conference documentation will be provided. Substitution attendees for delegates unable to attend after registering are acceptable at any time.
Conference changes
It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the conference organisers to alter the content, speakers or the timing of the programme. We will endeavour to keep you abreast of such changes but any unavoidable change to the format will not constitute a reason to refund the fee. Should the event be postponed, we will endeavour to reschedule the event. If, for reasons beyond the control of the conference organiser, the event is cancelled, a full refund will be made. We do not accept any liability for any incurred costs resulting from a postponement or cancellation.
Certificate of attendance
A certificate for Continuing Professional Development will be given to every attendee, as a record of continuing professional training and development.
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A one day conference dedicated to learning and networking
This is the eleventh year of the Diabetes National Networking Forum in Scotland, which has been described as ‘fantastic’ and ‘very informative’, but don’t take our word for it, hear what past attendees thought:
Confirmed sponsors
Abbott’s Diabetes Care Division is committed to helping people manage their diabetes and achieve their best health outcomes with innovative technology, such as the FreeStyle Libre 2 system.
Supporting over 40,000 people living with diabetes around the world, Air Liquide Healthcare is the authorised distributor of Tandem Diabetes Care’s innovative t:slim X2™ Insulin Pump. The latest version of the t:slim X2™ features Control-IQ™ - advanced hybrid closed-loop technology designed to help increase time in range.
Confirmed exhibitors
Why sponsor a Diabetes National Networking Forum
Our role at SBK Healthcare is to bring industry together with healthcare professionals so that you can educate and inform your audience. These trail-blazing diabetes delivery forums offering dedicated presentation, Q&A, networking and discussion time, each sponsor will be full immersed into the event and able to effectively engage with your NHS audience.
Interested in having your own event, managed by us?
SBK Healthcare also provides in-house forums. Working closely with you as the client we can research, produce, market and deliver the conference or online forum that best suits the audience and meets your goals.
Reach out today
If you would like more information on our sponsorship options an in-house forum or if you wish to discuss your needs and what solutions may be appropriate for your business, please contact:
Sarah Kemm
Contact: 01732 897788
Email: sarah.kemm@sbk-healthcare.co.uk