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Management of DKA: Sick Day Rules Webinar

Management of DKA: Sick Day Rules Webinar
On-demand 1 Hour CPD
On-demand
Tue 12 May 2026

Improving management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) nationally 


Your webinar leader, Professor Pratik Choudhary will explore current variations in advice, review the appropriateness of existing triggers for sick day rules and provide insights into how a more standardised national approach could be achieved. In just 1 hour, you will develop a refreshed understanding of sick day rules and DKA prevention, along with greater confidence to drive improvements in processes within your service. 


  • Please note this webinar is designed for NHS Diabetes Healthcare Professionals only. 


With thanks to our industry partner:

Key learning points

Build a clear, practical understanding of sick day rules and their role in preventing DKA


Hear from Professor Pratik Choudhary offering an all-encompassing insight into DKA and sick day rules:  


  • What sick day rules are and why they are important in preventing DKA 
  • Variation in guidance across services and its impact on care 
  • A review of current triggers for applying sick day rules 
  • The benefits and challenges of a more standardised national approach

1 hour CPD learning

60-minute webinar: designed to help you build your knowledge and confidence in managing DKA 


This webinar is part of a series that has been praised by healthcare professionals for being “informative, practical and clinically relevant”. This session offers focused learning and valuable insights you can directly apply to your clinical practice.


By viewing this dedicated webinar, you will benefit from:

  • 40 minutes of expert presentations followed by 20 minutes of Q&A
  • Clear, evidence-based guidance on sick day rules and their role in preventing DKA
  • Practical insights and real-world experience from an expert in diabetes care


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With thanks to Abbott Diabetes Care Division

SBK Healthcare would like to thank Abbott Diabetes Care Division for sponsoring this educational, training meeting.  



FREE for all NHS professionals

Please note, this event is designed for use by NHS Healthcare Professionals only. FREE for all NHS professionals, if you would like to access this webinar please email bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk and we will send you the link.

Agenda

1
Introduction, instructions and chair’s opening remarks
Professor Ramzi Ajjan, Professor of Metabolic Medicine at Leeds University and Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust
2
Management of DKA: Sick Day Rules
  • Understanding what sick day rules are and their importance in DKA prevention 
  • Exploring variation in advice and guidance across services
  • Reviewing the appropriateness of current triggers for applying sick day rules 
  • Considering the benefits and barriers to national standardisation and a uniform approach
Professor Pratik Choudhary, Professor of Diabetes and Honorary Consultant in Diabetes, Leicester Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
3
Questions and answers with Professor Pratik Choudhary
4
Close of webinar

Your expert webinar speaker

Build an accurate understanding of Sick Day Rules to improve your support of people at risk of DKA, with:

Professor Pratik Choudhary

Professor of Diabetes and Honorary Consultant in Diabetes
Leicester Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Professor Ramzi Ajjan

Professor of Metabolic Medicine
Leeds University and Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust