Fundamentals of Type 2 Diabetes Management

Fundamentals of Type 2 Diabetes Management
Free for NHS 6 CPD hours
Leonardo Royal Hotel, Oxford, 6 CPD Hours
Thu 8 Oct 2026 09:00-16:30

This one-stop training conference will share up-to-date guidance, knowledge and boost your confidence to best support people in managing their T2 diabetes 


Designed for all NHS Healthcare professionals from secondary and primary care, this conference will provide a current and comprehensive T2D update. By focusing on cutting-edge topics and covering key updates, attendees will leave this training day with a thorough overview of Type 2 diabetes support and management. 


Sponsored by:   

Educational and informative

By providing inclusive overviews on everything from insulin management to accurate diagnosis and the clinical benefits of CGM, this one-day conference will share concise guidance that can be implemented in your general practice. 


With focus on:


  • Updated insulin guidance, adjustment top tips and troubleshooting guidance 
  • Understanding the criteria for CGM and how to get the most out of the technology
  • Improving accurate and timely diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes in general practice
  • Enhancing education, screening and treatment for CKD 
  • Navigating and implementing the latest guidance for lipid therapy 
  • Exploring medical and lifestyle intervention for obesity and Type 2 diabetes

Attend as a delegate

The agenda for this insightful one-day training course is currently being extensively researched and developed. If you would like to receive the full programme once it is confirmed, please use the 'Reserve Place' button above. We will then send you the final agenda and speaker line-up.


Alternatively, you are able to make a confirmed booking using the 'Book Place' button above. This course is free to attend for NHS and Public sector delegates. 


We expect this dedicated day will be very popular. If you are planning on attending, we encourage you to book or reserve a place as soon as possible. If you have any questions about attendance, please email sophie.richardson@sbk-healthcare.co.uk  or call 01732 897788.

Attend as a speaker

If you would like to be a speaker at this forthcoming conference, we would love to hear from you! We are currently in the process of researching and engineering a programme to focus on all the most topical developments in diabetes management. If you would like to share your work, or the work of your service please let us know.


Please email the conference producer caitlin.boyce@sbk-healthcare.co.uk or call 01732 897788.

With thanks to the sponsors

SBK Healthcare would like to thank Menarini Diagnostics for sponsoring this event.

With thanks to the exhibitors

Invitation to sponsor

This trail-blazing diabetes delivery forum will offer dedicated presentation, Q&A, networking and discussion time. As a sponsor, you will be full immersed into the event and able to effectively engage with your NHS audience.


To find out further information, please email sarah.kemm@sbk-healthcare.co.uk or call 01732 897788.

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"Well pitched with practical advice that will be transferable to my practice"
- Type 2 Diabetes Management Guide for Primary Care, March 2025
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"Well organized programme and thoughtfully structured, featuring an excellent selection of speakers and a beautiful venue"
- Type 2 Diabetes Management Guide for Primary Care, March 2025
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"Excellent, informative, practical and interactive"
- Type 2 Diabetes Management Guide for Primary Care, March 2025

Agenda to be announced

The agenda for this conference is currently being researched and developed. If you would like to be a programme adviser or would like to present at this important, educational day please email caitlin.boyce@sbk-healthcare.co.uk or call 01732 897788.


To be the first to receive the programme when it is completed, please book or reserve a place using the button above.



Pricing structure

  • Free to attend for NHS and Public Sector attendees

Please note:  Places at the forum are free to attend however, if you book a place and find yourself no longer able to attend, please email the bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk with at least 5 working days notice, so that we can reallocate your place. Failure to attend without prior written cancellation will result in a charge of £100 + VAT.


  • Commercial companies are invited to sponsor this day. Please email Sarah Kemm for further details.

Venue details

Venue name: Leonardo Royal Hotel, Oxford

Address: Godstow Rd, Wolvercote, Oxford OX2 8AL

Tel: 01865 489988

Email: OxfordRoyal@leonardohotels.com


Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford is located just 15 minutes from Oxford City Centre with easy transport links to the city including a bus stop outside the hotel which brings you directly into the city centre. The hotel is easily accessible by car from the A34, A44 and M40 and is a 15-minute drive from the nearest train station Oxford railway station or 25 minutes by bus.

There are 214 car parking spaces available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Conference attendees can benefit from free parking on the day. Please go to reception before leaving, where tickets will be handed out accordingly.

What happens next?

Once you have booked your place, SBK Healthcare will correspond with you using the email address you provided at the time of booking and you will be sent a formal confirmation. If you have not received this within 48 hours of making your booking please check your junk folder and then email bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk or call 01732 897788.


Approximately one week prior to the conference you will be sent an email which will include all the final details for attendance on the day, including a final agenda and venue information. 


Please inform us by writing to bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk if you have any special dietary or other requirements.


Terms and conditions

Modify registration
To let us know if your details are not correct when you have already registered, please email bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk.
 
Cancellations and substitutions

This event is free of charge to NHS and Public Sector attendees, if you book a place and find yourself unable to attend you must inform us by emailing the bookings team at SBK Healthcare at least 5 working days prior to the event taking place.  Failure to attend without written cancellation, 5 days before the event will result in a charge of £100. Substitution attendees for delegates unable to attend after registering are acceptable at any time.
 
Conference changes

It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the conference organisers to alter the content, speakers or the timing of the programme. We will endeavour to keep you abreast of such changes but any unavoidable change to the format will not constitute a reason to refund the fee. Should the event be postponed, we will endeavour to reschedule the event. If, for reasons beyond the control of the conference organiser, the event is cancelled, a full refund will be made. We do not accept any liability for any incurred costs resulting from a postponement or cancellation.
 
Certificate of attendance

A certificate for Continuing Professional Development will be given to every attendee, as a record of continuing professional training and development.
 
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HCP updates:

In 2025 over 70 diabetes professionals came together in Leicester to explore Type 2 Diabetes management. This forum provided hugely valuable networking and idea sharing.   


     Job titles that attended in 2025 included: 


  • Advanced Biomedical Scientist
  • Advanced Nurse Practitioner
  • Assistant Director - Integration, Education and Innovation and Physiotherapist
  • Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology
  • Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant Nephrologist
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist Diabetes Assistant Professor
  • Clinical Pharmacist
  • Community Diabetes Nurse (DSN)
  • Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Community Dietitian
  • Consultant Diabetologist
  • Customer Experience Specialist
  • Diabetes Consultant
  • Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Doctor
  • External Engagement Manager
  • GP
  • GP Clinical Lead
  • GP Partner
  • GP Registrar
  • GP Trainee (GPST2)
  • GP, Partner, Lead Undergraduate Tutor and GP Trainer
  • GPST1 Doctor
  • GPST2 Doctor
  • GPwSI Diabetes (Locum)
  • MBChB(OAU), MRCP (Lond), FMCP(Nig), PGDIP Organ Transplantation (Liverpool), RCP Trainee Committee(SAC for GIM Training)
  • Medicines Optimisation Clinical lead, Head of PCN research
  • Nurse Associate
  • Nursing Associate
  • Operations Manager
  • Pharmacist
  • Practice Nurse
  • Territory Business Manager
  • Value & Access Manager

     From organisations including: 


  • Alpine House Surgery
  • Angel Hill Surgery
  • AstraZeneca
  • Barwell & Hollycroft Medical Centre
  • Barwell and Hollycroft Medical Centre
  • Berkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Birmingham Community Healthcare
  • Branston Family Practice
  • Castle Medical Group
  • Church Lane Medical Centre
  • Countesthorpe Health Centre
  • Daiichi Sankyo UK Ltd.
  • Eden
  • Forest House Medical Centre
  • GP Training
  • Groby Road Medical Centre
  • Heath Lane Surgery
  • Hereford & Worcestershire PCN
  • Hockley Farm Medical Practice, Leicester
  • Humberstone Medical Centre
  • Ireland Wood Surgery
  • Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Leicester Diabetes Centre
  • Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICS
  • Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
  • Lilly
  • Newbold Verdon Medical Practice
  • Northfield Medical Centre
  • Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust
  • Spinney Hill Medical Centre
  • Spirit Primary Care Leicester
  • St Elizabeth Medical Centre
  • Swanlow Medical Centre
  • United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
  • University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
  • University of Leicester
  • Warren Lane Surgery
  • Warwick University Medical School
  • WB Medical Group
  • Willows Health NHS Trust
  • Wingerworth Medical Centre


Take a look at some feedback:

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"Excellent and brilliant speakers. Travelled from Yorkshire – was definitely worth it!"
- Type 2 Diabetes Management Guide for Primary Care, March 2025
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"Very well organized, knowledgable speakers and an interesting range of topics covered, which are highly relevant to primary care. I very much enjoyed this event"
- Type 2 Diabetes Management Guide for Primary Care, March 2025
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"Really informative, well structured and thought provoking"
- Type 2 Diabetes Management Guide for Primary Care, March 2025
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“Really useful. Lots of information and variety of speakers with different knowledge and backgrounds. Extremely accessible”
- How to use CGM to Improve Clinical Outcomes, Bristol, September 2024
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“Excellent education! Really worth the time. Highly informed speakers who made a subject which could be quite dry really interesting and relatable. Thanks so much!”
- How to use CGM to Improve Clinical Outcomes, Bristol, September 2024
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“Excellent – engaging speakers. Educational, relevant, inspiring – simplicity in interpreting data”
- How to use CGM to Improve Clinical Outcomes, Bristol, September 2024
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“Very informative and I learned a lot”
- Primary Care: Diabetes Technology National Networking Forum, Birmingham, October 2023
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"Really good, relevant information. Very organised event. Good location. Thank you”
- Primary Care: Diabetes Technology National Networking Forum, Birmingham, October 2023
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“Excellent – definitely worth the travel”
- Primary Care: Diabetes Technology National Networking Forum, Birmingham, October 2023

Confirmed sponsors



Menarini Diagnostics provides a range of diabetes care solutions. From dual testing home glucose devices to their latest CGM. 

Supporting patients to manage their diabetes in a way that suits them.

Confirmed exhibitors

Why sponsor a Diabetes NNF

Our role at SBK Healthcare is to bring industry together with healthcare professionals so that you can educate and inform your audience. 2026's trail-blazing diabetes delivery forums offering dedicated presentation, Q&A, networking and discussion time, each sponsor will be fully immersed into the event and able to effectively engage with your NHS audience.

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‘Always a pleasure to attend an SBK event! Great staff, great organisation and always well attended by industry and HCPs’.
- Air Liquide, Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Belfast
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'Brilliant event that gives clinicians and industry the opportunity to discuss current ‘hot topics’ together, collaboratively.'
- Menarini, Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Birmingham
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'Given a great opportunity to reach out to people who we would not normally have access to.'
- Lilly, Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum, Birmingham

Your 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
Telephone: 01732 897788
Email: sarah.kemm@sbk-healthcare.co.uk