Improve outcomes through practical and evidence-based DKA management
Designed for healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care, this interactive online forum explored the latest developments in Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) management, strengthening attendees’ understanding of diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Through expert-led presentations, practical workshops and interactive case-based discussions, participants explored approaches to delivering safer, more consistent DKA care and 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 explored current challenges and best practice approaches in DKA management. Key learning outcomes included:
- 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 combined expert presentations, practical workshops and interactive discussion to help strengthen confidence in managing DKA within everyday clinical practice.
On the day, attendees had 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
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 |
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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| 9:50 |
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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| 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 Johnston, 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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The expert speaker-line up
Learning from nationally recognised experts in diabetes and DKA management
This interactive online forum brought together leading clinicians and diabetes specialists who shared practical approaches to improving DKA recognition, management and prevention.
Speakers included:
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 Johnston
Lead Inpatient Diabetes Specialist Nurse
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Who came?
Connecting with colleagues improving diabetes emergency care and inpatient management
This forum was 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.
Participants included:
- 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
This event followed on from the recent webinar, Management of DKA: Sick Day Rules, led by Professor Pratik Choudhary and sponsored by Abbott Diabetes Care Division, which 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:
With special thanks to our online forum sponsor
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