Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester

Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester
Holiday Inn Leicester, 6 CPD Hours
Thu 10 Jul 2025

This brand-new conference was designed to enhance diabetes management and patient-centred care through the use of technology, pharmacotherapy and improved access.


Attendees took advantage of a valuable opportunity to network with fellow diabetes healthcare professionals from across the country. The event helped delegates stay ahead in the management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes by exploring innovative approaches to optimising technology, improving access to care and integrating pharmacotherapy into their clinical strategies.


Participants learned directly from leading figures in diabetes care, who shared valuable insights to help expand clinical skills, improve patient outcomes and maintain a cutting-edge approach to diabetes management.


With thanks to our sponsors:                         


Novo and Abbott have provided sponsorship to SBK Healthcare to cover the cost of this meeting. The sponsors have had no influence over the meeting agenda or arrangements, content development or choice of speakers, except where indicated.


Now in its 6th year, this national in-person conference returned with a fresh programme

Attendees stayed up to date on the national rollout of the latest diabetes technologies and explored ways to maximise the clinical benefits of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) for patients with Type 2 diabetes.


They examined the impact of Hybrid Closed Loop (HCL) systems on weight management, enhanced their approaches to supporting people living with diabetic co-morbidities, and learned how to optimise HCL systems during daily exercise and routines to achieve the best possible outcomes.


The event also addressed health inequalities and encouraged collaboration on strategies to improve diabetes services.

Enhancing expertise, collaborating with peers and making a real difference in the future of diabetes care

Attendees took one day out to empower their services through:


  • Networking with peers from around the country
  • Interactive Q&A sessions that expanded learning and deepened insights
  • Expert presentations from leading diabetes specialists across the UK
  • Real-world case studies addressing complex challenges and overcoming common barriers
  • Staying ahead of advancements in technology to achieve the best patient care

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"An enlightening and interesting day with great variety of presentations"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester, July 2025
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"Really nice presentatios from a variety of professionals with lived/worked experience"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester, July 2025
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"The event was very informative and facilitated open discussion which enabled me to learn about how other trusts manage patients with diabetes"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester, July 2025

With thanks to our sponsors

SBK Healthcare would like to thank Abbott and Novo Nordisk for sponsoring this unique forum.


              


Novo and Abbott have provided sponsorship to SBK Healthcare to cover the cost of this meeting. The sponsors have had no influence over the meeting agenda or arrangements, content development or choice of speakers, except where indicated.

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"Loved learning about how to use pump and how it is monitored"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester, July 2025
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"Brilliant representatives, good explanation"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester, July 2025
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"Useful information for initiating SGLT2s"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester, July 2025

With thanks to our exhibitors

SBK Healthcare would also like to thank EchosensInsulet, maker of Omnipod and Roche for exhibiting this unique forum.


                      

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"Good stands and learnt from both a personal and professional perspective"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester, July 2025
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"Really enjoyed the exhibition hall – learnt lots of new things"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester, July 2025
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"It’s been great to learn about the different types of CGM, insulin pumps etc"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester, July 2025

Supported by Eden


8:30
Registration and networking
9:00
Chair’s opening remarks and introductions
Dr Simon Heller, Professor of Clinical Diabetes, University of Sheffield
Exploring national developments
9:10
Keynote presentation: Lessons from technology explosion: What can clinicians do to improve other areas?
  • Exploring the national approach: where we are now and what are the next steps?
  • Navigating commissioning and funding challenges: gaining access in your service
  • How to ensure your service remains at the forefront of diabetes technology
Professor Partha Kar, Type 1 Diabetes and Technology Lead, NHS England
9:35
Questions and answers with your speaker
Navigating daily activity and recreational exercise on HCL
9:45
Optimising Hybrid Closed Loops for better management of daily activity: pump settings and glucose control
  • Navigating the different pumps and optimising settings: overcoming challenges in glucose control
  • Exploring recreational exercise and daily routine management with Hybrid Closed Loop systems
  • Case studies: real-world examples of using HCL to ensure best care for adult patients
Dr Jolyon Dales, Consultant Diabetologist, University Leicester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
10:10
Questions and answers with your speaker
Reducing health inequalities
10:20
Interactive discussion: Addressing and minimising health inequalities in diabetes care
  • Share your interventions to improve access to technology and specialist care
  • What does your service implement to reduce the inequality gap?
10:40
Cardiorenal risk in type 2 diabetes: a case based discussion

This is a promotional symposium sponsored and organised by AstraZeneca and is intended for UK HCPs only

Dr Roy Hamilton, Associate Clinical Teacher, The University of Leicester Diabetes Research Centre
11:05
Sponsored presentation delivered by Abbott
11:15
Refreshments, networking break and meet the sponsors
Supporting weight-management in your diabetes service
11:40
Understanding the implications of Hybrid Closed Loop technology on weight management
  • Understanding how to maintain and manage weight whilst using HCL systems
  • Examining the relationship between closed-loop technology and BMI outcomes
  • Case study: investigating the impact of closed loops (AID systems) on BMI in paediatrics
Catarina Leal, Diabetes Dietitian, Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
12:05
Questions and answers with your speaker
12:15
Interactive discussion: GLP-1 medications and diabetes: Exploring the patient’s approach
  • How many patients do you currently have on GLP-1? And how many are requesting to be on them?
  • How does your service support patients to manage the side effects of GLP-1s?
  • How do you support patients to balance the management of GLP-1s with exercise?
12:40
Refreshments, networking lunch and opportunity meet the sponsors
1:40
Supporting the person behind the data: Continuous Glucose Monitoring in complex diabetes care
Suzanne Hilliard, Diabetes Specialist Nurse, University Leicester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2:05
Questions and answers with your speaker
2:15
Interactive discussion: Improving your approach to complex comorbidity management
  • How does your team approach the management of complicated cases with patients who have comorbidities?
  • Describe a complex case that required a strong MDT approach? How did you work together to support your patient?
  • Share your experience of managing a complex case which led to an alternative approach when treating a patient
2:40
Frailty and Type 2 Diabetes and how to manage it across the lifespan
  • Ensuring correct glycaemic targets to different levels of frailty
  • Top tips for managing in primary and secondary care
  • Understanding the role of therapies with proven CVD benefit (e.g. SGLT2-i) and technologies (CGM) in patients living with frailty
Nicole Green, Enhanced Diabetes Nurse (General Practice), EDEN Research & Education Associate, LLR ICB Diabetes Mentor, University Hospitals Leicester NHS Foundation Trust
3:05
Questions and answers with your speaker
3:15
Networking break, meet the sponsors, poster presentations
Type 2 Management
3:35
Interactive Discussion: Type 2 diabetes: lifestyle and weight management approaches
  • Share how you educate balancing pharmacotherapy with lifestyle for Type 2 diabetes
  • What approaches do your service implement to support patients with Type 2 diabetes?
Nicole Green, Practice Nurse and Diabetes Educator, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
4:00
Improving clinical outcomes in Type 2 diabetes with Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
  • Benchmarking CGM and its role in the treatment of type 2 diabetes
  • Navigating patient preferences to create personalised lifestyle changes to increase engagement and sustainability
  • Adapting system settings to achieve enhanced clinical outcomes and enhance patient experience
Erica Richardson, Nurse Lecturer, Leicester Diabetes Centre
4:25
Questions and answers with your speaker
4:35
Chairs closing remarks and close of day

This information is intended for UK audience only

Novo and Abbott have provided sponsorship to SBK Healthcare to cover the cost of this meeting. The sponsors have had no influence over the meeting agenda or arrangements, content development or choice of speakers, except where indicated.

With thanks to the speakers for their valuable input and time:

Packed with hot discussion topics and timely, quality-led presentations, this remarkable event provided attendees with a unique opportunity to learn and enhance their practice. The forum featured leaders in diabetes, cutting-edge research and expert advice from:

Dr Simon Heller

Professor of Clinical Diabetes
University of Sheffield
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Professor Partha Kar

Type 1 Diabetes and Technology Lead
NHS England

Catarina Leal

Diabetes Dietitian
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Dr Jolyon Dales

Consultant Diabetologist
University Leicester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Dr Roy Hamilton

Associate Clinical Teacher
The University of Leicester Diabetes Research Centre

Nicole Green

Practice Nurse and Diabetes Educator
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Suzi Hilliard

Senior Diabetes Specialist Nurse
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Erica Richardson

Nurse Lecturer
Leicester Diabetes Centre

Attendee feedback

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"Brilliant, enjoyable and stimulating"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester, July 2025
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"Very informative and good selection of topics that would impact my practice"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester, July 2025
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"Excellent, very informative and beautiful venue"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester, July 2025
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"Very useful day with a varied approach to managing diabetes"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester, July 2025
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"I thoroughly enjoyed it. Met great new people and interesting sharing each other’s experiences"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester, July 2025
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"Very interesting. My knowledge was enhanced on different topics"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester, July 2025

Here are just some comments from previous attendees:

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"Really engaging, great selection of topics discussed. Really impressed with content of each session"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leeds, July 2024
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"Really useful updates to take back to day to day working. Ideas on how to further improve services and research project ideas"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leeds, July 2024
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"The event has been very informative and engaging. It was impressive to see different aspects of HCL covered in the line up of topics"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leeds, July 2024
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"Great experience meeting both expert healthcare professionals and tech providers"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leeds, July 2024
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"Excellent range of speakers and information provided"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leeds, July 2024
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"Excellent event – really expanded my knowledge"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leeds, July 2024
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"Great to meet and network with other people"
- Diabetes Technology National Networking Forum, Online, 2021
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"Excellent day. Great to network and hearing other's experiences"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Manchester, 2022
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"Very informative and thought-provoking"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Manchester, 2022

Adding their unique perspective, we were pleased to welcome our industry partners


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.


Abbott have provided sponsorship to SBK Healthcare to cover the cost of this meeting. The sponsors have had no influence over the meeting agenda or arrangements, content development or choice of speakers, except where indicated.




Novo have provided sponsorship to SBK Healthcare to cover the cost of this meeting. The sponsors have had no influence over the meeting agenda or arrangements, content development or choice of speakers, except where indicated.

We were also pleased to welcome our exhibitors

                       

Why sponsor this Diabetes National Networking Forum?

This highly anticipated annual national event brings together diabetes consultants, diabetes specialist nurses, dietitians, and commissioners to explore practical, innovative strategies for improving diabetes care across the NHS. Your sponsorship will position you alongside a respected, content-rich national forum, helping to elevate your brand’s visibility, credibility, and impact across the NHS landscape:


·       Direct access to a targeted, engaged audience

Reach a concentrated group of diabetes specialists, diabetologists, DSNs, diabetes dietitians, and service leads from across the UK.


·       Showcase innovation at the right time

Position your brand and products at the centre of discussions around hybrid closed-loop, CGM, GLP-1, and patient-centred digital care.


·       Strengthen relationships through networking

Build valuable connections during dedicated networking times and establish yourself as a collaborative partner in diabetes care, not just a supplier.


·       Amplify visibility and brand credibility

In addition to sponsored presentations and the current branding, there the opportunity to sponsor the Lanyards and have further on-site visibility that will help you stand out as a leader in diabetes innovation.


·       Generate meaningful leads and insights

      Gain real-time feedback from HCPs on challenges, usage, and patient needs. Identify new opportunities for partnerships, pilot programs, or targeted support in services adopting your technology.

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"Really good. Good to hear about Libre 3 links to Ypso and Mylife pumps"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester, July 2025
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"Very useful – great to have more time for drug companies"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester, July 2025
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"Found the sponsored presentations useful - didn’t just try to sell a product, but to educate"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester, July 2025
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"The reps are knowledgeable and helpful to supply needs"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester, July 2025
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"Very approachable, useful information shared"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester, July 2025
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"Excellent – supportive and listened"
- Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Leicester, July 2025

Interested in having your own event, managed by us?

SBK Healthcare also provides in-house forums. Working closely with you as the client we can research, produce, market and deliver the conference or online forum that best suits the audience and meets your goals.

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

With thanks to our forum supporter


Eden is based at the Leicester Diabetes Centre, a national and international centre of excellence for research, education, and innovation in diabetes and multimorbidity.  Eden offers the opportunity to transform diabetes care by enhancing the skill levels of all staff involved in providing diabetes care.

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