Diabetes Technology National Networking Forum, Belfast

Diabetes Technology National Networking Forum, Belfast
Clayton Hotel Belfast
Tue 16 May 2023

This one day in-person conference brought together like-minded professionals in order to explore all the upcoming changes and emerging technology for diabetes management. With specific focus on overcoming the current ad hoc and limited funding and the latest details on technology access for people with diabetes. 

Featuring leading experts from across the UK, attendees benefitted from practical advice for embracing technology in a clinic setting. Through engaging interactive discussions, this was a great opportunity to share experiences and learn how other services are currently running.

With thanks to our industry supporters:


Bringing over 80 diabetes professionals together, this one day conference covered key developments in technology

An exciting and enlightening benchmarking forum, attendees were able to take advantage of informative and thought-provoking presentations, discussion and industry partner showcases. With specific focus on:

  • Effective and successful implementation of technology developments
  • Implementing the NICE guidance and Technology Appraisal in Northern Ireland
  • Optimising diabetes management: understand the future of hybrid closed loop
  • Overcoming the barriers to improve access to technology
  • Embracing the latest technology developments
  • Navigating the psychological barriers and burdens of diabetes technology
  • Building structured pathways for implementing and managing CGM
  • Ensuring national clinical and technology evolution and uptake across Ireland
  • Achieving enhanced insulin delivery through smart connected insulin pens

With a packed agenda and plenty of networking, this unique day was exceptionally well received

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"Really enjoyable topical presentations. Good to see what is happening in other areas/what’s available and how to look at new technologies"
- Western Health and Social Care Trust
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"Very well laid out. Excellent mix of theory and practical talks at stands and opportunities to network"
- Cavan General Hospital
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"Today was very useful, knowledgeable and thought-provoking. Highlighted gaps and inequalities in healthcare delivery. Good to network with other HCP’s face to face"
- Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Bringing NHS professionals together with our industry partners

9:00
Registration, networking and refreshments
9:30
Chair’s opening remarks
Dr Una Graham, Consultant Endocrinologist, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast
The future of diabetes technology
9:40
Keynote presentation: Effective and successful implementation of technology developments
  • Update on the NICE guidance and TA appraisal
  • Lessons learnt from implementation across England: access and funding
  • The future: exploring the impending evolution of technology for people with diabetes
Dr Alistair Lumb, Consultant, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Applying guidance in practice
10:10
Achieving effective implementation of the latest NICE guidance in Northern Ireland
  • What are the implications of the NICE guidance updates for CGM?
  • Navigating the political landscape and logistical challenges of implementing the latest guidance
  • Building effective pathways to improving access and use of diabetes technology
Lesley Edgar, NICE Implementation Facilitator, Northern Ireland
10:35
Questions and answers with your speakers
10:45
Industry partners showcase: latest developments in diabetes
Featuring Abbott, Advanced Therapeutics (UK), Air Liquide, Dexcom, Insulet, Medtronic and Viatris
11:15
Networking and refreshment break
CGM access and data interpretation
11:35
Structured and practical approaches to implementing CGM and interpreting data
  • Building an effective pathway for CGM
  • Validating the data and navigating Hba1c, time in range and the AGP report
  • Working collaboratively with patients to set effective and achievable goals based on their data
Julie Brake, Nurse Consultant, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
12:00
Questions and answers with your speaker
12:05
Industry partners showcase: latest developments in diabetes
Featuring Abbott, Advanced Therapeutics (UK), Air Liquide, Dexcom, Insulet, Medtronic and Viatris
12:45
Networking lunch
1:30
The future of closed loop technology: optimising your patients’ diabetes management
  • Navigating the choice of technology for people with diabetes
  • Interpreting closed loop data and supporting patients in clinic
  • Case study examples: assessing the impact of the technology
Professor Mark Evans, University Professor of Diabetic Medicine, Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science and Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge and Honorary Consultant Physician, Wolfson Diabetes Endocrine Clinic, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
2:00
Questions and answers with your speaker
2:05
Interactive discussion: Embracing and keeping up-to-date with the latest technology developments
  • What are your experiences with CGM in your service? What feedback do you get from your patients?
  • Do you have access to hybrid closed loop? And what experience does your team have?
  • Share your experiences so far of smart connected devices
Technology, psychology, and enhanced diabetes management
2:30
Navigating the psychological factors of technology for people with Diabetes
  • Understanding the experience of using technology for people with diabetes: the benefits, barriers and burdens
  • Exploring the literature: how can it impact your pathway?
  • Case study experience: managing expectations around diabetes technology to best support people with diabetes
Dr Mark Davies, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Belfast City Hospital
2:55
Questions and answers with your speaker
3:00
Networking break
3:15
Interactive discussion: Overcoming the barriers and burdens to maximise the benefits of diabetes technology
  • Share the barriers to technology access that you are currently experiencing in your service
  • What solutions do you have for overcoming these challenges?
  • What plans do you have in place for service and clinic expansion in light of the latest technology developments?
Establishing wide reaching access
3:35
Ensuring national clinical and technology evolution and uptake across Ireland
  • Where are we now? Exploring the current diabetes technology landscape
  • Determining how to support improved access and funding
  • Plans for the future: developments goals to enhance clinical outcomes for people with diabetes
Dr Ridhwaan Salehmohamed, Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology, Certified DAFNE doctor, and Co-lead for Diabetes Technology, University Hospital Galway, Ireland
Connected smart insulin pens
3:55
Smart connected pens: enhanced insulin deliver
  • Where are we now? Exploring the options available for your patients
  • Delving into the practicalities of smart connect insulin pens: what you need to know
  • Case study examples: practical real-world clinical learnings shared
Dr Tomas Griffin, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist, University Hospital Limerick, Ireland, Senior Lecturer in Medicine, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
4:15
Questions and answers with your speakers
4:25
Chair’s closing remarks and close of day
15:55
Smart connected pens: enhanced insulin deliver

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Dr Tomas Griffin, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist, University Hospital Limerick, Ireland, Senior Lecturer in Medicine, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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Dr Una Graham

Consultant Endocrinologist
Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast
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Dr Alistair Lumb

Consultant
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Lesley Edgar

NICE Implementation Facilitator
Northern Ireland
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Julie Brake

Nurse Consultant
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Professor Mark Evans

University Professor of Diabetic Medicine, Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science and Department of Medicine
University of Cambridge and Honorary Consultant Physician, Wolfson Diabetes Endocrine Clinic, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Dr Mark Davies

Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Belfast City Hospital
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Dr Ridhwaan Salehmohamed

Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology, Certified DAFNE Doctor, and Co-lead for Diabetes Technology
University Hospital Galway, Ireland
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Dr Tomas Griffin

Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist and Senior Lecturer in Medicine
University Hospital Limerick and University of Limerick

A one day conference dedicated to learning and networking

Attendees included the following job titles:

  • Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
  • Diabetes Clinical Specialist
  • Midwife
  • Consultant Physician
  • Paediatric Consultant
  • Trainee Clinical Psychologist
  • Diabetes Specialist Nurse Lead
  • Diabetes Midwife Coordinator
  • Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology
  • Territory Manager
  • National Sales Manager
  • Consultant
  • Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Consultant Clinical Psychologist
  • Paediatrician
  • NICE Implementation Facilitator
  • Honorary Consultant Physician
  • Dietitian
  • Consultant Chemical Pathologist
  • Diabetes Dietitian
  • Senior Market Access Development Manager UKI
  • Consultant Endocrinologist
  • Territory Sales Manager
  • Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist
  • Senior Lecturer in Medicine
  • Paediatric Speciality Doctor
  • Diabetes Account Manager
  • Strategic Sales Account Manager
  • Regional Business Manager
  • Healthcare Engagement Manager Northern Ireland
  • Consultant - Diabetes & Endocrine
  • Community Content and Information Lead
  • Medical Affairs Lead
  • Paediatric Diabetes Nurse
  • Diabetic Paediatric Nurse Specialist
  • Community Diabetes Team Lead
  • Honorary Clinical Lecturer
  • Market Access Specialist
  • Consultant Diabetologist
  • Country Manager Diabetes
  • Diabetes Specialist Dietitian
  • Diabetes Service Improvement Lead
  • Lead Market Access Executive
  • Territory Manager NI
  • Account Manager - Scotland and Northern Ireland
  • Diabetes Nurse
  • Senior Diabetes Dietitian
  • Therapy Area Lead
  • Clinical Specialist Dietitian
  • Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology
  • Diabetes Nurse Specialist
  • Professional Relations Manager
  • ST5 Endocrinology & Diabetes
  • Consultant Paediatrician

From the following organisations:

  • Northern Health & Social Care Trust
  • Southern Health and Social Care Trust
  • South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
  • Antrim Area Hospital
  • Viatris
  • Queens University Belfast
  • Air Liquide Healthcare
  • The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
  • St Vincent’s University Hospital
  • Insulet International Ltd
  • Southern Health & Social Care Trust
  • Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
  • Belfast City Hospital
  • Northern Health and Social Care Trust
  • Northern Ireland
  • Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • HSE
  • University Hospital Galway
  • South Eastern Trust
  • Medtronic
  • Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast
  • Dexcom
  • University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
  • Northern Trust
  • Southeastern HSC Trust
  • Western Health & Social Care Trust
  • Tallaght University Hospital
  • Abbott Diabetes Care
  • Diabetes UK
  • Advanced Therapeutics (UK) Ltd
  • JDRF
  • Insulet
  • Cavan General Hospital
  • Western Health and Social Care Trust
  • Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Royal Victoria Hospital
  • Ulster Hospital SEHSCT
  • South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust
  • St Vincent's University Hospital
  • St. Columcille's Hospital
  • University Hospital Galway, Ireland
  • Letterkenny University Hospital

Adding their unique perspectives, 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.



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.



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



At Viatris, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.


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.



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.



Medtronic works towards alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life. For people with diabetes, Medtronic has worked with the global community to change the way people manage their condition by empowering them to enjoy greater freedom and better health.

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.

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Reach out today

If you would like more information on sponsorship, 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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