FreeStyle Libre Systems in Clinical Practice, Manchester

The Lowry Hotel, Manchester, 5 CPD Hours

Mon 15 Jun 2026

Secondary care diabetes professionals from across the UK came together at our first face-to-face FreeStyle Libre event since 2019.

Taking place in Manchester, this event provided a unique opportunity for attendees to exchange ideas and be part of the conversation as leading experts shared the latest evidence in CGM, Hybrid Closed Loop developments, DKA management and patient engagement.

Through interactive workshops and dedicated networking time, participants benchmarked their approaches, shared challenges and left with practical ideas they could apply immediately to improve outcomes for people living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

SBK Healthcare would like to thank Abbott Diabetes Care Division for sponsoring this educational, training meeting.

Workshops

Attendees joined an engaging CPD learning experience designed to strengthen their clinical confidence and data interpretation skills

The first part of this interactive forum focused on clinical evidence updates and practical data interpretation strategies, delivered through case-based learning, discussion and interactive polling.

During the second part of the day, participants selected two of four specialised small-group workshops, each designed to deepen their understanding of data interpretation across key clinical areas. Workshops included the Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Improving Type 2 Diabetes Outcomes, Paediatric Data Interpretation in Practice, and Driving Psychological Behaviour Change.

Key learning outcomes

Attendees applied evidence and innovation to improve outcomes in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

This essential live training day brought together secondary care teams, leading experts and peers committed to improving outcomes for people living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Participants explored the latest evidence in CGM for Type 2 diabetes, including FreeDM2 trial results, examined Hybrid Closed Loop developments and how to align systems with patients' needs, and strengthened their recognition and management of DKA.

Attendees also learned from real-world patient experiences of FreeStyle Libre systems, applied CGM insights in Type 2 diabetes and paediatric practice, explored strategies to drive meaningful behaviour change and improve engagement with diabetes technology, and translated evidence into everyday clinical practice through interactive discussion.

Practical, evidence-based and clinically focused, this unique learning experience supported clinical decision-making in secondary care.

Sponsors

SBK Healthcare would like to thank Abbott Diabetes Care Division for sponsoring this educational, training meeting.

9:00	Registration, networking and refreshments
9:30	Welcome, introductions and chair’s opening remarks Professor Ramzi Ajjan, Professor of Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds and The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Key FreeStyle Libre system updates
9:40	Evidence-based developments in CGM use for Type 2 diabetes FreeDM2 randomised trial results Dr Emma Wilmot, Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant Diabetologist, University of Nottingham
10:15	Hybrid Closed Loop developments Evidence-based understanding of Hybrid Closed Loop systems Exploring the latest device partnership options for FreeStyle Libre systems and their clinical implications Crucial conversations for individual decision making: aligning systems with patient’s needs Dr Iain Cranston, Consultant Physician (Diabetes & Endocrinology), Diabetes and Endocrine Centre, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
10:50	Networking break
11:10	Diabetic Ketoacidosis: the importance of the D, the K and the A DKA: understanding the pathophysiology Recognising the clinical presentation of DKA and making an accurate diagnosis Identifying and treating the precipitating factors to prevent complications Professor Ketan Dhatariya, Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Real-world experience
12:10	Beyond the data: patient experiences of FreeStyle Libre systems What daily life with diabetes looks like before and after CGM Benefits and challenges of CGM revealed: insight into the impact on daily living Professor Ramzi Ajjan, Professor of Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds and The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Elise Fowler, Abbott Ambassador
12:40	Networking lunch
Case-based training workshops
1:40	Workshop 1 and 2: please choose to attend one of the following training workshops
	Workshop 1: Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis The pathophysiology of DKA: insulin deficiency and counter-regulatory hormone excess I dentifying common precipitating factors: infection, missed insulin doses and device failure Recognising early signs and symptoms of hyperglycaemia and DKA (e.g. polyuria, vomiting, abdominal pain, rapid breathing) Outlining and implementing the step-by-step DKA management protocol Professor Ketan Dhatariya, Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
	Workshop 2: Improve Type 2 diabetes outcomes Utilising CGM for people living with Type 2 diabetes: Recognising appropriate patient choice including those on basal insulin Addressing inequalities and barriers to access Relating CGM insights to clinical outcomes and behaviour change Dr Emma Wilmot, Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant Diabetologist, University of Nottingham
2:40	Workshop change and brief break
2:50	Workshop 3 and 4: please choose to attend one of the following training workshops
	Workshop 3: Paediatric data interpretation in practice Making sense of real-world FreeStyle Libre systems data in children and young people Understanding the data in CYP on HCL Managing data for CYP on MDI Recognising and adapting to age-specific, family and lifestyle influences on glucose patterns John Pemberton, Diabetes Specialist Dietitian, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
	Workshop 4: Driving psychological behaviour change Supporting and motivating your patients to engage with FreeStyle Libre systems: Case-based learning to support person-centred consultations and empower patients Identifying and addressing common barriers to engaging with diabetes technology Professor Katharine Barnard-Kelly, Health Psychologist
3:50	Networking break
Cement your clinical understanding
4:00	Interactive panel discussion: From evidence to everyday practice Join together for a closing discussion where the speaker panel will answer your final questions and bring together key learning on: Hybrid Closed Loop developments and partnerships DKA education and awareness Achieving basal expansion without guidelines Reducing stigma around CGM use in people with diabetes
4:30	Close of day

Your speakers

Nationally recognised leaders in diabetes care and innovation

Your expert speaker panel included:

Professor Ramzi Ajjan

Professor of Metabolic Medicine

University of Leeds and The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Biography

Dr Emma Wilmot

Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant Diabetologist

University of Nottingham

Biography

Dr Iain Cranston

Consultant Physician (Diabetes & Endocrinology), Diabetes and Endocrine Centre

Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust

Biography

Professor Ketan Dhatariya

Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Biography

Professor Katharine Barnard-Kelly

Health Psychologist

Biography

John Pemberton

Diabetes Specialist Dietitian

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Biography

Who came?

Attendees benefitted from expert-led training designed to strengthen clinical confidence in using FreeStyle Libre systems. This course was ideal for healthcare professionals working in diabetes care, including:

Diabetes Specialist Nurse or Nurse Consultant
Diabetes Diabetologist or Endocrinologist
Dietitian
Pharmacist
Psychologist
Diabetes Midwife
Registrar or Clinical Fellow
Diabetes Team Lead

Past attendee feedback

Following six years of highly successful online training, we were delighted to return to face-to-face delivery with an exciting, expert-led agenda packed with practical insights, valuable networking and in-depth workshops.

Participants benefitted from this interactive learning experience - but don’t just take our word for it. Here is what delegates have said about our FreeStyle Libre systems training over the past few years:

“Really helpful tips in interpreting CGM data, ways of discussing it with patients and identifying priority actions to help improve glycaemic management”

- Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS, Understanding Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Secondary Care Healthcare Professionals, June 2025

“Great mix of sessions and skills provided, very interactive - amazing speakers!”

- Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, Understanding Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Secondary Care Healthcare Professionals, June 2025

“This is the best online session I have done… this kind of forum is brilliant, it’s as interactive as if I was there”

- NHS Scotland, Children and Young People on CGM: Improving Outcomes, July 2025

“Very informative and relevant to my practice. Great to have the opportunity to hear from true experts in this field”

- Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Children and Young People on CGM: Improving Outcomes, July 2025

“The pregnancy workshop was brilliant. Helen was knowledgeable and engaging from start to finish. Everything she covered was relevant and interesting”

- NHS Wales, Enhancing CGM Data Interpretation in Complex Clinical Scenarios, September 2025

“Well organised, and very well presented - the 'real world' examples were especially appreciated”

- Western Health & Social Care Trust, Enhancing CGM Data Interpretation in Complex Clinical Scenarios, September 2025

“An absolutely brilliant teaching session - thank you”

- NHS Scotland, Practicalities of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Data Interpretation, June 2024

“Very relaxed, friendly and supportive with a lovely interactive approach”

- NHS Wales, Practicalities of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Data Interpretation, June 2024

“This was such an excellent forum presented by superb experts in an interactive environment”

- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Practicalities of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Data Interpretation, September 2024

“Absolutely loved this session and will take much away with me”

- NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Practicalities of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Data Interpretation, September 2024

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Thanks to Abbott Diabetes Care

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.

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