This diabetes technology forum provided an excellent chance to network and discuss future opportunities for services
Like-minded healthcare professionals came together at this face-to-face conference to immerse themselves in the latest emerging technology developments for diabetes management. Attendees benefitted from topical presentations, discovered what is happening in other areas and heard local updates which will help to improve the outcomes of people with diabetes.
With thanks to our industry partners:
Building confidence with evolving diabetes technology
This diabetes forum created the perfect opportunity to delve into the management of clinical conditions using technology, to discover the latest updates in diabetes systems and to discuss solutions to overcoming local access challenges. With presentations from leaders in the field and unique networking opportunities, diabetes professionals left this day armed with crucial strategies, resources and best practice guidance to support people with diabetes and improve their outcomes. There was specific focus on:
- Guidance and funding access for diabetes technology in Northern Ireland
- Encompass advances: building diabetes management pathways
- What you need to know about Hybrid Closed Loop
- Troubleshooting skills to provide effective support with technology
- Improving data interpretation for CGM systems
- Menopause, blood glucose management and insulin sensitivity
- Pregnancy and the impact of technology on outcomes
Plus insight from our industry partners
SBK Healthcare would like to thank Air Liquide, Advanced Therapeutics, Dexcom, Omnipod and my life Diabetescare for sponsoring this unique forum.
We would also like to thank Diabetes UK and JDRF for supporting this educational conference.
| 9:00 |
Registration, networking and refreshments
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| 9:30 |
Chair’s opening remarks
Dr Paul McMullan, Consultant Physician, Diabetes Centre, Ulster Hospital, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and Chair, Diabetes Networking Northern Ireland
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| Regional technology developments | |
| 9:40 |
Northern Ireland Technology Update: Exploring guidance and funding access for diabetes technology
Dr Paul McMullan, Consultant Physician, Diabetes Centre, Ulster Hospital, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and Chair, Diabetes Networking Northern Ireland
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| 10:05 |
Encompass update: Diabetes management pathways
Dr Paul McMullan, Consultant Physician, Diabetes Centre, Ulster Hospital, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and Chair, Diabetes Networking Northern Ireland
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| 10:30 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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| 10:40 |
Industry partners showcase 1: latest developments in diabetes
Air Liquide, Advanced Therapeutics, Dexcom and Omnipod
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| 11:00 |
Networking break
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| Enhancing your system knowledge | |
| 11:20 |
Hybrid Closed Loop technology update: what you need to know
Katie Hards, Diabetes Nurse Specialist and Diabetes Educator, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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| 11:45 |
Questions and answers with your speaker
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| 11:55 |
Interactive discussion: Develop your skills for troubleshooting diabetes technology
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| 12:20 |
Industry partners showcase 2: latest developments in diabetes
Air Liquide, Advanced Therapeutics, Dexcom and Omnipod
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| 12:40 |
Networking lunch
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| 1:40 |
Hypoglycaemia in the age of CGM; lessons for the Hypo-METRICS study
Dr Patrick Divilly, Consultant Diabetologist, St Vincent’s University Hospital
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| Improving outcomes with technology | |
| 2:05 |
Navigating the impact of the menopause on blood glucose management and insulin sensitivity
Dawn Adams, Midwife, Southern Health and Social Care Trust
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| 2:30 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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| 2:40 |
Interactive discussion: Supporting people with diabetes during lifestyle changes
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| 3:00 |
Networking break
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| 3:20 |
An overview of diabetes in pregnancy and the impact of technology on outcomes
David McCance, Emeritus Honorary Professor of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
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| 3:45 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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| 3:55 |
Interactive discussion: Building your service for the future
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| 4:20 |
Chair’s closing remarks and close of day
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Speakers on the day included:
Dr Paul McMullan
Consultant Physician and Chair
Diabetes Centre, Ulster Hospital, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and Diabetes Networking Northern Ireland
Katie Hards
Diabetes Nurse Specialist and Diabetes Educator
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Patrick Divilly
Consultant Diabetologist
St Vincent’s University Hospital
David McCance
Emeritus Honorary Professor of Endocrinology and Diabetes
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
A one day conference dedicated to learning and networking
Previously held in May 2023 and now in June 2024, this conference has welcomed over 120 professionals for networking learning and idea sharing. Here are just a few comments from the attendees:
We were pleased to welcome a unique perspective from our industry partners
The ACE (Alternate Controller Enabled) Dana-I Insulin Pump offered by ATUK, features the unique ability to securely connect to a smartphone via ultra-low energy Bluetooth to facilitate fast and reliable insulin management via the user or artificial pancreas algorithm.
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.
At Dexcom, we believe that with diabetes, knowledge is power, we’ve spent the last 20 years innovating and developing simpler and better ways for people with type 1 diabetes to measure, track and manage their diabetes. We’ve launched the world’s first real-time CGM system and helped to eliminate more than 11 billion fingersticks.
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 is the only HCL system licenced for use in pregnancy and in people aged 1 and over.
Insulet Corporation, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes. The Omnipod DASH® System and in the future the Omnipod 5® System, are an alternative 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 offer dedicated presentations, Q&A, networking and discussion time, each sponsor will be fully immersed into the event and able to effectively engage with your NHS audience.
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
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