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The King’s Health Partners Introductory Hybrid Closed Loop Programme is led by Dr Sufyan Hussain, Diabetes & Endocrine Physician at Guy’s & St Thomas’ and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at King’s College London, and Geraldine Gallen, Type 1 Service Lead and Diabetes Nurse Consultant at King’s College London.
An introduction to hybrid closed loop technology in diabetes care
This dedicated introductory programme was designed to equip attendees with practical knowledge and the latest updates on hybrid closed loop systems. It brings together leading experts and healthcare professionals for a full day of education, collaboration, and insight into the evolving landscape of diabetes technology and care.
Understanding hybrid closed loop systems: a practical guide for type 1 diabetes management
This comprehensive training day offered healthcare professionals a comprehensive overview of hybrid closed loop (HCL) systems, practical case studies, and insights into person-centred diabetes care. Key content:
- Overview of HCL technology and the evolving role in type 1 diabetes management
- Education and onboarding strategies for patients using HCL systems
- In-depth system demonstrations and clinical case discussions featuring Mylife Loop, T:slim X2, Omnipod, MiniMed 780G and FreeStyle Libre
- Psychological aspects of technology use with real-world case studies
- Specialist topics, including: inpatient care considerations; exercise and diabetes management; pregnancy and diabetes
- Lived experience and peer support, including person-led sessions
Delivered by King's Health Partners
With thanks to our sponsors
SBK Healthcare would like to thank Abbott, Advanced Therapeutics (UK), Air Liquide, Insulet, maker of Omnipod, Medtronic and Mylife Diabetescare for sponsoring this unique forum.
| 08.30 |
Registration
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| 09.00 |
Introduction and general overview
Dr Sufyan Hussain, Diabetes & Endocrine Physician at Guy's & St Thomas', Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, King's College London
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| 09.30 |
Education and on-boarding
Geraldine Gallen, Type 1 Service Lead, Diabetes Nurse Consultant and Emma Wright, Diabetes Specialist Nurse, King's College London
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| 10.00 |
System overview and cases
Dr Sufyan Hussain and Geraldine Gallen
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| 11.10 |
Refreshment break
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| 11.30 |
Update on Insulin pump systems and HCL
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| 12.30 |
Exercise and person with lived experience
With Dr Sufyan Hussain and Bruce McLaren, Expert by Experience
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| 1.10 |
Lunch break
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| 2.00 |
Psychology and technology with case studies
Dr Marilia A Calcia, Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist, Diabetes Psychiatry and Psychology Service, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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| 2.40 |
Inpatient with case studies
Emma Whight, Diabetes Specialist Nurse, King's College Hospital
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| 3.20 |
Networking break
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| 3.40 |
Peer support and lived experience
With Geraldine Gallen and Lesley Jordan, Expert by Experience
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| 4.20 |
Pregnancy and diabetes
Helen Rogers, Diabetes Specialist Nurse, King's College Hospital
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| 4.50 |
Evaluation and close
Geraldine Gallen
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The sponsors have had no editorial input into the agenda, content development or choice of speakers
This Diabetes Healthcare Professional training was facilitated by Dr Sufyan Hussain and Geraldine Gallen at King’s Health Partners.
With thanks to the speakers:
Dr Sufyan Hussain
Diabetes & Endocrine Physician and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer
Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London
Geraldine Gallen
Type 1 Service Lead, Senior Diabetes Specialist Nurse
King's College London
Emma Whight
Diabetes Specialist Nurse
King's College London
Helen Rogers
Diabetes Specialist Nurse
King's College Hospital
Dr Marilia A Calcia
Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist, Diabetes Psychiatry and Psychology Service
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Who came?
Facilitation by King’s Health Partners, this HCL programme was designed for Diabetes Service Leads, Consultants in Diabetes and Endocrinology, Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurses and Diabetes Specialist Nurses.
Past attendee feedback
This introductory conference was created following the success of King’s Health Partners Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop Programme which was held in November 2024 and April 2025
Here is some of the positive feedback we have received from the past attendees:
Free to attend for NHS and Public Sector Attendees
This conference was fully booked. If you would like to attend a future date, please reserve a place and we will add you to the waiting list.
Places at this face-to-face conference are free for NHS, public sector and charity professionals.
If you have any questions about attendance please email sophie.richardson@sbk-healthcare.co.uk or call 01732 897788.
Adding their unique perspectives, we were pleased to welcome our industry partners
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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.
mylife Loop is an automated insulin delivery system that runs from your smartphone, linking the mylife YpsoPump insulin pump, the mylife CamAPS FX algorithm and the choice of either the Dexcom G6 or FreeStyle Libre 3 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System. mylife Loop i
Medtronic innovate solutions that treat more than 70 health conditions, from Parkinson’s to diabetes. Their healthcare technologies transform the lives of two people every second.
Insulet Corporation, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes. The Omnipod DASH® System and Omnipod 5® Automated Insulin Delivery System, are alternatives to traditional insulin delivery. With its simple, tubeless and waterproof* design, the Pod provides up to 3 days of continuous insulin delivery.
*The Pod has a waterproof IP28 rating for up to 7.6 m for 60 min
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.
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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
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