Diabetes Technology and Pregnancy National Networking Forum 2023

Diabetes Technology and Pregnancy National Networking Forum 2023
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Thu 23 Mar 2023 09:00-15:50

With presentations from leaders in the field and unique networking opportunities, attendees left this networking day armed with strategies, resources and best practice guidance to improve outcomes in pregnancy and optimise glucose control.

With thanks to our industry sponsors:



Best practice guidance from leading experts, immersive technology presentations and unique networking experiences

This valuable NHS conference was been specially designed for diabetes NHS professionals looking to improve the pre-conception and pregnancy care they deliver to women with diabetes. Key focuses of the day included:

  •     CGM and pregnancy: the latest data, improve clinical outcomes and enhance data interpretation skills
  •     Quality of life: the realities of Type 1 diabetes prior to, during and after pregnancy
  •     Closed loop developments: support your patients with licensed and un-licensed systems
  •     Gestational diabetes: navigate the link between obesity and gestational diabetes, and utilise digital interventions
  •     The management of T2D: collaborate with primary care, improve preconception care and utilise technology effectively
 

With thanks to our industry partners

SBK Healthcare would like to thank GlucoMen, Advanced Therapeutics (UK) Ltd, Dexcom and AgaMatrix for sponsoring this unique interactive forum.

We would also like to thank JDRF and Diabetes UK for supporting this education forum.

9:00
Registration, networking and refreshments
9:30
Chair’s opening remarks
Dr Jonathan Webber, Diabetes Consultant, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
CGM and pregnancy
9:40
Real-time Continuous Glucose Monitoring: improving patients’ clinical outcomes and Time in Range
  • Exploring the up-to-date national data of CGM use in pregnancy
  • Measuring the day-to-day and long term benefits: clinical outcomes and quality of life
  • Utilising CGM to achieve better Time in Range: exploring the evidence around pregnant women
Dr Kate Hunt, Consultant in Diabetes and General Medicine, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
10:05
Questions and answers with your speaker
10:15
Industry partners showcase: latest developments in diabetes
Featuring GlucoMen, Advanced Therapeutics (UK) Ltd, Dexcom and AgaMatrix
10:35
Networking and refreshment break
10:55
Improving your real-world Continuous Glucose Monitoring data interpretation
  • Structured and practical guide to reviewing data in your pregnancy clinics
  • Progressing your understanding and improving your accuracy of data interpretation
  • Making effective recommendations based on data to improve glucose control in pregnancy
Julia Platts, National Clinical Lead for Diabetes in Wales, Wales Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
11:20
Questions and answers with your speaker
11:30
Interactive discussion: Sharing best practice: what technologies do you use and which works best in pregnancy?
  • What are your experiences around the latest systems with your diabetes pregnancy patients?
  • How do you make sure you are up-to-date to guide and support your patients effectively?
12:00
Industry partners showcase: latest developments in diabetes
Featuring GlucoMen, Advanced Therapeutics (UK) Ltd, Dexcom and AgaMatrix
12:20
Networking lunch
Closed loop developments
1:30
Supporting pregnant diabetes patients on hybrid closed loop technologies
  • Understanding the current situation and achieving access to closed loop for pregnancy
  • Best practice guidance for licensed closed loop: what is available and what are the benefits?
  • How to support women using closed loop technologies that are unlicensed during pregnancy
Dr Tara Lee, Clinical Research Fellow, Diabetes and Maternal Medicine, SpR Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia
1:55
Questions and answers with your speaker
2:05
Interactive discussion: Improving support in your clinic for pregnant women using unlicensed diabetes technology
  • What are your experiences of supporting women with unlicensed technology?
  • What tools do you have in place in your service to provide guidance?
2:35
Networking and refreshment break
Gestational diabetes
2:50
Exploring the impact of technology on enhancing the management of gestational diabetes
  • Navigating the latest research developments: understanding the relationship between obesity and gestational diabetes
  • Establishing the benefits of digital intervention for supporting GDM patients
  • Case studies shared: utilising data and improving monitoring for patients with gestational diabetes
Caroline Byrne, Diabetes Specialist Nurse, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Technology and the management of T2D
3:15
Collaborating with primary care to prepare women with Type 2 diabetes for and during pregnancy
  • Improving education within primary care to develop preconception care for women with Type 2 diabetes
  • Exploring the available technology: which is best for your type 2 diabetes patient during pregnancy?
  • Case study experiences investigated: enhancing clinical outcomes through effective preconception care and use of technology
Dr Claire Meek, Senior Clinical Research Associate, University of Cambridge Consultant Chemical Pathologist and Metabolic Physician and Honorary Consultant, Diabetes in Pregnancy Service, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
3:40
Questions and answers with your speakers
3:50
Chair’s closing remarks and close of day

With thanks to our speakers:

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Dr Jonathan Webber

Diabetes Consultant
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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Dr Kate Hunt

Consultant in Diabetes and General Medicine
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Dr Claire Meek

Senior Clinical Research Associate, Consultant Chemical Pathologist and Metabolic Physician and Honorary Consultant, Diabetes in Pregnancy Service
University of Cambridge and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Dr Tara Lee

Clinical Research Fellow, Diabetes and Maternal Medicine, SpR Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia
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Caroline Byrne

Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Julia Platts

National Clinical Lead for Diabetes in Wales
Wales Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Attendees

With over 130 attendees  diabetes professionals benefitted from excellent interactive networking opportunities as well as engaging presentations.

Attendees came from across the country, with job titles including:

  • Diabetes Specialist Midwife
  • Advanced Clinical Practitioner Diabetes Dietitian
  • Lead Diabetes Specialist Midwife
  • Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Consultant Diabetologist
  • Consultant
  • Locum Consultant
  • Consultant Physician, Diabetes & Endocrinology
  • Consultant Endocrinologist
  • Advance Diabetes Dietitian
  • Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • ST4 Diabetes and Endocrine
  • Diabetes Dietitian
  • CNS Diabetes
  • Consultant Diabetes
  • Diabetes Specialist Nurse/Midwife
  • Professor in Metabolic Medicine and Endocrinology
  • Senior Clinical Lecturer in Endocrinology
  • Consultant Physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology
  • Advanced Midwife Practitioner Diabetes
  • Diabetes CNS Lead
  • Consultant Obstetrician
  • Diabetes Nurse Educator
  • Diabetes Specialist Nurse and insulin pump lead
  • Diabetes Sister
  • Diabetes Nurse
  • Diabetic Midwife
  • Doctor (ST6 Metabolic Medicine/Chemical Pathology)
  • ST6
  • Lead Diabetes Midwife
  • Clinical Specialist Practitioner - Diabetes
  • Consultant Physician and Diabetologist
  • Doctor
  • Diabetes Specialist Practitioner
  • Diabetic Specialist Nurse
  • Speciality Doctor, Diabetes
  • Diabetes/Community Dietitian
  • Diabetes Nurse Consultant
  • Diabetes Midwife
  • 8A Lead Midwife for Diabetes
  • Nurse Consultant in Diabetes
  • Speciality Registrar O&G and Clinical Research Fellow, Diabetes
  • National Clinical Lead for Diabetes
  • Senior Clinical Research Associate
  • Diabetes Support Midwife
  • Healthcare Engagement Manager
  • Healthcare Engagement Officer
  • Antenatal Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Lead Midwife in Diabetes
  • Registrar
  • Product Manager
  • National Pump Market Access Manager
  • GlucoMen Regional Sales Manager
  • SMBG Diabetes Specialist
  • Managing Director
  • National Sales Manager
  • APS/HCL Therapy Manager
  • Customer Service Manager
  • Senior Medical Affairs Manager
  • Supervisor Patient Care
  • Territory Sales Manager
  • Lead Product Manager
  • General Manager
  • Diabetes Care Manager
  • Dietitian
  • Trainee Health Psychologist
  • Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology

From organisations including:

  • Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board
  • Advanced Therapeutics (UK) Ltd
  • AgaMatrix Europe Ltd
  • Aintree University Teaching Hospital
  • Barnsley Hospital
  • Barnsley Integrated Diabetes Service
  • Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
  • Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
  • Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Cwm Taff Morgannag University Health Board
  • Dexcom
  • Diabetes UK
  • Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
  • East & North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
  • East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Frimley Hospital
  • Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Government of Jersey
  • Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Health Service Executive
  • Hywel Dda University Health Board
  • Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
  • South Tees NHS Foundation Trust
  • James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
  • Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
  • Menarini Diagnostics Ltd
  • Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
  • Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Mid Essex Hospital Trust
  • Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • NHS Forth Valley
  • NHS Grampian
  • NHS Tayside
  • NHS Wales
  • Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • North Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
  • North East Essex Diabetes Service
  • North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
  • Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
  • East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
  • The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
  • Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trus
  • Russells Hall Hospital
  • Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
  • Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Sherwood Forest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
  • St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals
  • The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
  • The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
  • The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
  • The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
  • The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
  • University Hospital Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
  • University Hospital of Morcambe Bay
  • University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
  • University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
  • University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
  • University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
  • University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
  • University Hospitals of North Staffordshire
  • University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
  • University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
  • Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
  • Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Whittington NHS Trust


Attendees enjoyed networking and insightful sessions, here are just some comments from the day

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"Very organised. Excellent quality speakers and knowledge. Great networking opportunity"
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
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"Excellent talks and content. Lovely opportunity to share best-practice and the group discussions very useful"
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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"I found it very interesting. It was coordinated and the speakers were knowledgeable and open to questions. It was informative to liaise with other HCP’s from different areas"
- Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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"Practical up to date advice, relatable to patients. Empathetic speakers. Enjoyed how the presentations were broken up with interactive sessions. And Slido! Great shout!"
- Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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"Really great networking experience and exploring what other Trusts are doing. In particular, enjoyed discussion around GDM"
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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"Excellent day. Well-organised. Good networking opportunities "
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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

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.



With over 30 years experience of Diabetes in the UK, Glucomen's mission is to find new ways to allow people with diabetes to regain control over their lives.

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.


AgaMatrix Europe offers cost effective glucose monitoring and software solutions to help you effectively manage your patients with Diabetes in Pregnancy.

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.

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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