Improve outcomes through practical and evidence-based DKA management
Designed for healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care, this interactive online forum will explore the latest developments in Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) management, helping you to strengthen your understanding of diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Through expert-led presentations, practical workshops and interactive case-based discussions, you will have the opportunity to explore approaches to delivering safer, more consistent DKA care whilst improving patient outcomes across a range of clinical settings.
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Practical approaches to improving DKA management and patient outcomes
This educational online forum will explore current challenges and best practice approaches in DKA management. Key learning outcomes include:
- Understanding the pathophysiology of DKA
- Recognising the clinical presentation of DKA and making an accurate diagnosis
- Identifying and treating precipitating factors to prevent complications
- Improving the management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Spotting early signs and symptoms of hyperglycaemia and DKA
- Implementing effective DKA management protocols
- Exploring education requirements for people with different types of diabetes
- Applying education, behaviour change and communication strategies to improve patient outcomes
- Managing recurrent DKA, supporting high-risk patients and addressing the needs of insulin pump users
Live online learning
Interactive workshops and practical case-based discussions
This engaging online forum combines expert presentations, practical workshops and interactive discussion to help you strengthen your confidence in managing DKA within everyday clinical practice.
On the day, you will have the opportunity to:
- Join healthcare professionals from across the UK working in diabetes care
- Learn directly from national experts in DKA management and inpatient diabetes care
- Explore practical approaches to recognising, diagnosing and treating DKA
- Strengthen your understanding of DKA pathophysiology and precipitating factors
- Participate in interactive workshop discussions focused on real-world DKA scenarios
- Ask questions and gain practical advice from experienced clinicians
- Explore strategies to improve patient education and reduce recurrent DKA episodes
- Share experiences and benchmark approaches with colleagues from other organisations
Explore related diabetes education forums
FreeStyle Libre Systems in Clinical Practice for People Living with Type 2 Diabetes
Thursday 3rd September 2026, Online Forum: 8.30am – 12.30pm
FreeStyle Libre in Clinical Practice: Children and Young People
Monday 21st September, Online Forum: 8.30am – 12.40pm
With thanks to Abbott's Diabetes Care division
SBK Healthcare would like to thank Abbott's Diabetes Care division for sponsoring this educational meeting.
FREE for all NHS professionals
| 8:30 |
Introduction, instructions and networking
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| 9:00 |
Welcome and chair’s opening remarks
Professor Ramzi Ajjan, Professor of Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds and The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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| Updates, understanding and clinical management | |
| 9:10 |
Key DKA updates and emerging evidence explored
Professor Pratik Choudhary, Professor of Diabetes and Honorary Consultant in Diabetes, Leicester Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
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| 9:40 |
Diabetic Ketoacidosis: the importance of the D, the K and the A
Professor Ketan Dhatariya, Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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| 10:20 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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| 10:30 |
Insights and support from Abbott's Diabetes Care division
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| 10:40 |
Questions and answers with Abbott's Diabetes Care division
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| 10:50 |
Screen break
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| Putting your learning into practice | |
| 11:00 |
Interactive workshop: Improving the management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Paula Johnson, Lead Inpatient Diabetes Specialist Nurse, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
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| 11:40 |
Questions and answers with your speaker
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| 11:50 |
Interactive case-based scenarios: Implementing effective DKA management strategies
You will be split randomly into groups to discuss the following:
Each group will be moderated by one speaker
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| 12:30 |
Close of day
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Your expert speaker-line up
Learn from nationally recognised experts in diabetes and DKA management
This interactive online forum brings together leading clinicians and diabetes specialists who will share practical approaches to improving DKA recognition, management and prevention.
Confirmed speakers include:
Professor Pratik Choudhary
Professor of Diabetes and Honorary Consultant in Diabetes
Leicester Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Professor Ketan Dhatariya
Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Paula Johnson
Lead Inpatient Diabetes Specialist Nurse
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Who should attend?
Connect with colleagues improving diabetes emergency care and inpatient management
This forum is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the prevention, diagnosis and management of DKA who would like to strengthen their knowledge, share experiences and explore practical approaches to improving patient outcomes.
Ideal for:
- Diabetes Specialist Nurses
- Consultant Diabetologists
- Endocrinologists
- Diabetes Consultants
- Diabetes Registrars
- Advanced Clinical Practitioners
- Diabetes Team Leads
- Inpatient Diabetes Teams
- Pharmacists
- Dietitians
- Emergency Department Clinicians
- Acute Medical Teams
- Integrated Diabetes Service Teams
Past attendee feedback
The recent webinar, Management of DKA: Sick Day Rules, led by Professor Pratik Choudhary and sponsored by Abbott Diabetes Care Division, received excellent feedback from attendees. Healthcare professionals particularly valued the practical advice, evidence-based updates and real-world clinical insights shared throughout the session. Here's what attendees had to say:
Free NHS attendance
- This online forum is for NHS professionals only.
- Click the green 'Book Place' button to register your place via Zoom.
- There maybe a delay before you receive your automatic confirmation, as all registrations are approved manually
- If you do not receive your registration email, please check your junk folder
You can continue your education journey by also attending:
FreeStyle Libre Systems in Clinical Practice for People Living with Type 2 Diabetes
Thursday 3rd September 2026, Online Forum: 8.30am – 12.30pm
FreeStyle Libre in Clinical Practice: Children and Young People
Monday 21st September, Online Forum: 8.30am – 12.40pm
How this online forum will work
Once you have booked your place, SBK Healthcare will correspond with you using the email address you provided at the time of booking. Within one week of the online training taking place, you will be sent final details of the course including the full agenda, programme timings and your Zoom joining instructions. This email will include a joining link that can be used to access the course.
If you have not received your email two days before your event, do check your junk folder then contact SBK Healthcare on 01732 897788.
Practice sessions are available. If you would like to attend a Zoom practice session before the event takes place, please let us know by emailing bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk. You will have the opportunity to meet an SBK Healthcare staff member who will ensure you are able to access Zoom, that your camera and microphone work and you are fully set-up for the day. This is optional but if you do wish to attend, please use the same device that you plan to use on the day.
On the day, when registration starts, you will be able to join the course by entering a waiting room when there may be a short wait before you are let into the conference room. The forum will include screen breaks, as well as topic themed interactive sessions which may include Polls or take place in the breakout rooms.
Click here to view the specially created 5-minute video that will walk you through how to get the most out of attending your SBK Healthcare interactive online forum.
With special thanks to our online forum sponsor
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.