
A diverse, interactive and dynamic diabetes conference which focused on developments in hybrid closed loop
This engaging and inspiring NHS networking event provided practical advice from influential speakers and national implementation ideas for this rapidly developing technology. Not only did attendees benefit from thought provoking knowledge sharing, but they also had the opportunity to learn more about the latest technology and ask their burning questions in focused industry sessions. By taking the time out, those who attended returned to their services enthused to get back to work and start supporting patients, to optimise the use of their hybrid closed loop and improve clinical outcomes.
With thanks to our industry partners:
Delving into nuances of on-boarding and optimisation
With presentations from leaders in the field and unique networking opportunities, participants left this day upskilled and armed with crucial strategies, resources and best practice guidance, ready to provide hybrid closed loop technology support. Key focuses on the day included:
- Understanding national data from early adopters and considerations for your service
- Developing your existing knowledge to support your patients with their individual needs
- Maximising the clinical benefits of HCL systems for people with diabetes
- Supporting people with low time in range to optimise their settings
- Achieving improved use of HCL systems during daily physical activity
- Refining settings in pregnancy to achieve improved results
With thanks to our industry partners
SBK Healthcare would like to thank Abbott, Advanced Therapeutics, Air Liquide, Dexcom, Glooko, Medtronic and my life Diabetescare for sponsoring this unique forum.
9.00 |
Registration and opportunity to network
There will be an opportunity to complete a slido poll to share your aims for the day |
9.30 |
Chair’s opening remarks and introductions
Meet your colleagues and benchmark your knowledge to date:
Dr Jackie Elliott, Diabetes Consultant and Senior Clinical Lecturer in Diabetes, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and University of Sheffield
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Understanding the national approach | |
9.40 |
Exploring the principles and role of Healthcare Professionals in HCL role out
Professor Partha Kar, Type 1 Diabetes and Technology Lead, NHS England and GIRFT
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10.00 |
National developments for hybrid closed loop: shared data and updates from NHSE
Professor Partha Kar, Type 1 Diabetes and Technology Lead, NHS England and GIRFT
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10.25 |
Questions and answers with your speaker
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10.35 |
Hybrid closed loop technology in practice
At this point you will be split into groups to rotate around the industry partner presentations
Abbott, Advanced Therapeutics (UK) Ltd, Air Liquide, Dexcom, Glooko, Medtronic
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11.10 |
Networking break and visit your industry partners
This informal setting is a great opportunity to ask your questions and find out more about HCL |
Exploring the systems | |
11.30 |
Exploring the technology options and individual considerations for HCL systems
Dr Thomas Crabtree, Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust
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12.00 |
Questions and answers with your speaker
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12.10 |
Hybrid closed loop technology in practice
At this point you will be split into groups to rotate around the industry partner presentations
Abbott, Advanced Therapeutics (UK) Ltd, Air Liquide, Dexcom, Glooko, Medtronic
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12.45 |
Lunch break and visit your industry partners
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Improving clinical outcomes | |
1.45 |
Utilising hybrid closed loop to optimise diabetes management for low time in range
Dr Jackie Elliott, Diabetes Consultant and Senior Clinical Lecturer in Diabetes, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and University of Sheffield
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2.15 |
Refining settings of hybrid closed loop during daily activity to achieve improved results
Anne-Marie Frohock, Lead Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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2.45 |
Question and answers with your speaker
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2.55 |
Interactive discussion: Benchmark your approach to optimising settings to improve clinical outcomes
In small groups your expert speakers will guide you through their experiences and will open up discussion to tackle how to optimise hybrid closed loop settings. You will leave this session equipped with practical advice to overcome your time, resource and capacity obstacles. |
3.15 |
Networking break and final opportunity to visit your industry partners
This informal setting is a great opportunity to ask your questions and find out more about HCL |
3.35 |
Refining settings of hybrid closed loops during pregnancy to achieve improved results
Dr Kate Hunt, Consultant in Diabetes and General Medicine, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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4.05 |
Questions and answers with your speaker
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4.15 |
Interactive discussion: practical use of HCL in your trust, unanswered questions and potential challenges
In small groups and guided by the speakers, you will be able to make individual action plans as well as identify further learning required.
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4.35 |
Chair’s closing remarks and conclusions
Closing Slido polls to gauge what you have learnt and next steps |
Your confirmed speakers to date:

Dr Jackie Elliott
Diabetes Consultant and Senior Clinical Lecturer in Diabetes
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and University of Sheffield

Dr Kate Hunt
Consultant in Diabetes and General Medicine
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Attendee feedback
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Past attendee feedback
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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, such as the FreeStyle Libre 2 system.
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.
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.
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.
Glooko improves health outcomes of people with chronic conditions through its personalized, intelligent, connected care platforms. Our proven technologies make lives better by revolutionizing the connection between patients and providers, driving patient engagement and adherence via digital therapeutics, and accelerating the speed of clinical trials. Glooko is globally deployed in over 30 countries and 8,000+ clinical locations.
Medtronic innovate solutions that treat more than 70 health conditions, from Parkinson’s to diabetes. Their healthcare technologies transform the lives of two people every second.
mylife Loop is an automated insulin delivery system that runs from your smartphone, linking the mylife YpsoPump insulin pump, the mylife CamAPS FX algorithm and the choice of either the Dexcom G6 or FreeStyle Libre 3 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System. mylife Loop i
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Sarah Kemm
Contact: 01732 897788
Email: sarah.kemm@sbk-healthcare.co.uk
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