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How to use CGM to Improve Clinical Outcomes, Walsall

Village Hotel Walsall

Wed 3 Jul 2024

How to interpret and support people with their FreeStyle Libre 2 System data: improving clinical outcomes

With the increasing uptake of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Primary Care, this essential, in-person training day equipped GPs, Practice Nurses, Community Diabetes Teams and those HCPs with limited existing knowledge, with the data interpretation skills required to support people on FreeStyle Libre 2 System and improve their diabetes management. Packed with real-world examples and hands on learning, attendees left with enhanced knowledge and new tools along with the confidence to practically apply them.

With thanks to our industry partner:

Building confidence with evolving diabetes technology: Continuous Glucose Monitoring

This educational NHS meeting was specially designed for those ready to improve their knowledge of FreeStyle Libre 2 System. With the help of an expert speaker line-up, engaging interactive workshops and stimulating presentations, participants benefitted from learning about:

Key clinical benefits and merits of FreeStyle Libre 2 System
Implementable processes to support your interpretation
Setting up and utilising LibreView: app and desktop review
Maximising your consultation: empowering patients with their diabetes and data
Functional use of the Ambulatory Glucose Profile
Barriers of interpretation and how to overcome them

Developed with learning goals in mind: 4 CPD Hours

This training day built upon existing Continuous Glucose Monitoring experience and included:

Expert presentations delivered by Clinical Leads and Practice Nurses
Case study workshops delving into the practical elements of data interpretation
Panel question and answer sessions to develop learning
Networking and discussion with peers
CPD certificate for professional development
Complimentary lunch and refreshments

With thanks to Abbott Diabetes Care Division

10:00	Registration and networking Complimentary refreshments and snacks will be served for all attendees
10:30	Chair’s opening remarks Dr Rajeev Raghavan, Consultant Physician Endocrinology and Diabetes, The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust
Establishing your base-level knowledge
10:40	Refresh your existing learning and knowledge: significant FreeStyle Libre 2 System insights recap* Clinical benefits: what can you achieve using FreeStyle Libre 2 System? Ambulatory Glucose Profile: what do you need to know? Understanding the 4-step process and the impact on your consultations *Prior to attending you will have received a link to watch our Introduction to CGM for Primary Care webinar series. These webinars will provide you with the background knowledge required for this study day. Jane Diggle, Specialist Diabetes Nurse Practitioner, College Lane Surgery Ackworth
11:05	Questions and answers with your speaker Jane Diggle, Specialist Diabetes Nurse Practitioner, College Lane Surgery Ackworth
11:15	Insights and support: FreeStyle Libre 2 System from Abbott’s Diabetes Care Division
11:25	Questions and answers with Abbott
11:30	Networking break Complimentary refreshments and snacks will be served for all attendees
Getting to grips with data interpretation
11:45	Case study insights: Navigating the essentials of CGM data interpretation in your clinic Utilising the LibreView reports: setting up accounts, reviewing data in the app versus on the desktop, and pre-planning for your consultations with remote access Engaging people with their data: ensuring patients feel secure and encouraging responsibility Tips and tricks to enhance your skills: exploring all eventualities, improving your conversational approach and effectively signposting Su Down, Diabetes Nurse Consultant, Clinical Lead, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
12:10	Questions and answers with your speaker Su Down, Diabetes Nurse Consultant, Clinical Lead, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
12:20	Case-based workshop: Applying your learning to real-world worked examples Do you have a case study, you would like to be reviewed? All examples, submitted prior to the event taking place will be incorporated into these workshops. Please email your case study, ensuring the data is anonymous to enquires@sbk-healthcare.co.uk. This tutorial will put your learning into practice by working through examples, in groups on your tables. Featuring three different case studies, your expert leader will walk you through recognising patterns and understanding the data. This will increase your confidence in supporting your patients who are using FreeStyle Libre 2 System. Su Down, Diabetes Nurse Consultant, Clinical Lead, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Jane Diggle, Specialist Diabetes Nurse Practitioner, College Lane Surgery Ackworth
1:05	Networking lunch A complimentary lunchtime meal will be served for all attendees
Grasping the fundamentals of the Ambulatory Glucose Profile
2:00	Practical guide: Functional use of AGP in daily clinical practice Navigating the Glucose Insight Profile and establishing what you can see Spotting Ambulatory Glucose Profile patterns: managing insulin timings and variability Overcoming barriers to interpreting Ambulatory Glucose Profile: gaps in data and engagement Dr Iain Cranston, Consultant Physician (Diabetes & Endocrinology), Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
2:25	Questions and answers with your speaker
2:35	Case-based workshop: Maximising your consultations with enhanced AGP interpretation skills Do you have a case study, you would like to be reviewed? All examples, submitted prior to the event taking place will be incorporated into these workshops. Please email your case study, ensuring the data is anonymous to enquires@sbk-healthcare.co.uk. This tutorial will put your learning into practice by working through consultation examples, in groups on your tables. Featuring three different case studies, your expert leader will walk you through spotting Ambulatory Glucose Profile patterns with your updated insight. This will increase your confidence in supporting your patients using FreeStyle Libre 2 System with their Ambulatory Glucose Profile. Dr Iain Cranston, Consultant Physician (Diabetes & Endocrinology), Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Jane Diggle, Specialist Diabetes Nurse Practitioner, College Lane Surgery Ackworth & Su Down, Diabetes Nurse Consultant, Clinical Lead, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
3:15	Chair’s closing remarks and close of event

Bringing a wealth of expertise and knowledge

The speaker line-up included:

Su Down

Diabetes Nurse Consultant, Clinical Lead

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Biography

Jane Diggle

Specialist Diabetes Nurse Practitioner

College Lane Surgery Ackworth

Biography

Dr Iain Cranston

Consultant Physician (Diabetes & Endocrinology)

Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust

Biography

Dr Rajeev Raghavan

Consultant Physician Endocrinology and Diabetes

The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust

Biography

Who came?

This training day was attended by Primary Care and Community professionals plus those working in Secondary Care with limited existing knowledge. If you see people in your practice with diabetes, these events are for you. Take some time out and upskill yourself on FreeStyle Libre 2 System so you have the knowledge and confidence to offer practical support.

Attendee Feedback

After 6 years of FreeStyle Libre training for Secondary Care professionals, we were pleased to make this important education accessible to Primary Care. Here are a few comments from the professionals who attended:

Great session with practical expertise on how to look at AGP reports