Practical Guide to Getting Started with Hybrid Closed Loop and FreeStyle Libre Systems

Practical Guide to Getting Started with Hybrid Closed Loop and FreeStyle Libre Systems
Online 1 CPD Hour Free
Webinar, 1 CPD Hour
Wed 26 Nov 2025 13:00-14:00

Empower your patients with confidence and clarity: designed for all NHS diabetes professionals

This engaging, practical webinar will give you the confidence and knowledge to effectively support individuals as they progress towards smarter, more connected glucose management. Join leading experts as they share real-world experience and clinically relevant insights, demonstrating how FreeStyle Libre systems integrate seamlessly with mylife Loop and Omnipod 5.


  • Please note this webinar is designed for Healthcare Professionals

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With thanks to our industry partner:

What you will learn

Book your place to hear from Professor Ramzi Ajjan and Dr Thomas Crabtree offering an all-encompassing insight into FreeStyle Libre systems and Hybrid Closed Loop including: 


  • Discover the role of FreeStyle Libre systems in Hybrid Closed Loop care
  • Compare mylife Loop and Omnipod 5 to find the right fit for your patients
  • Confidently navigate NHS access pathways and eligibility
  • Set clear expectations for patients starting on HCL systems
  • Learn how to optimise start-up settings for better outcomes
  • Gain practical tips to support and empower patients on their HCL journey

Developed with convenience in mind

Join this 60-minute webinar designed to help you build your knowledge and confidence in Hybrid Closed Loop care

These webinars have been previously praised by healthcare professionals as “informative, practical and clinically relevant”. This session offers focused learning and valuable insights you can directly apply to your clinical practice.


Benefit from:


  • 30 minutes of expert presentations followed by 25 minutes of interactive Q&A
  • Clear, evidence-based guidance on using FreeStyle Libre systems and Hybrid Closed Loop technology
  • Real-world insights and practical tips shared by experienced clinicians
  • Live Q&A and discussion - get your questions answered and exchange ideas with peers via the chat function


Click here to view past, on demand webinars

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

13:00
Introduction and instructions
Professor Ramzi Ajjan, Professor of Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds
13:05
A practical guide to supporting patients using Hybrid Closed Loop and FreeStyle Libre systems

Focusing on mylife Loop and Omnipod 5.


  • How to support patients to choose the right closed-loop for them 
  • Understanding and navigating NHS access and pathways: criteria for HCL
  • Expectation setting and preparing patients on what to anticipate when starting on HCL 
  • Choosing the right settings to start your patients on and exploring the influential factors

Dr Thomas Crabtree, Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust
13:35
Questions and answers led by Professor Ramzi Ajjan with Dr Thomas Crabtree
14:00
Close of webinar

With thanks to the webinar leaders

Build an accurate understanding of Hybrid Closed Loop to improve your support of people with diabetes, with: 

Professor Ramzi Ajjan

Professor of Metabolic Medicine
University of Leeds

Dr Thomas Crabtree

Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust

Praised by attendees as an excellent, easy-to-follow and informative learning experience

Following excellent feedback from healthcare professionals across the UK, this highly regarded webinar series returns to help you maximise the benefits of FreeStyle Libre systems and Hybrid Closed Loop (HCL) technology. We are expecting attendance from:

  • Diabetes Specialist Nurses
  • Diabetes Diabetologists or Endocrinologists
  • Dietitians 
  • Pharmacists 
  • Psychologists
  • Diabetes Midwives
  • Registrars 
  • Diabetes Team Leads

Past attendee feedback

Book your place to benefit from 1 hour of learning led by inspiring speakers. Take a look at how our past attendees have enjoyed our previous education sponsored by Abbott Diabetes Care Division: 

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“Excellent talks highlighting the unique features of some of the most popular diabetes tech. This can be confusing in clinic so talks based around real cases was very helpful. All speakers were excellent”
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
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“Very educational seminar, excellent talks on both HCL pumps, life changing technology. Makes me think about need for frequent follow ups for patients that do very well on the HCL pump”
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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“Good opportunity to update with the latest developments and refresh some of the knowledge”
- North Manchester General Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
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“Excellent info from qualified speakers. Lots of food for thought for improving practice and advocating for our patients with diabetes access to the best technology”
- Western Health and Social Care Trust
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“Wonderful learning experience. Definitely feel more confident”
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
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“Very useful and would recommend”
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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“Excellent course and speakers. Always something to learn that can be used in practice”
- Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
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“Informative and pitched at a good level”
- Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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“Excellent and will recommend to colleagues”
- Southern Health and Social Care Trust
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“A useful resource for cementing and clarifying knowledge base. Very good for reminding professionals of the fundamentals and key areas to focus on, including how we manage our consultations with patients and families”
- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

On-demand webinars

Benefit from further on-demand webinars sponsored by Abbott Diabetes Care Division. 


Click here to view past webinars on demand