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Navigating Developments in Hybrid Closed Loop

Navigating Developments in Hybrid Closed Loop
The Grand Hotel, Leicester
Wed 27 Sep 2023 09:00-15:30

One day deciated to delving into the practicalities of implementing the NICE technology appraisal guidance for hybrid closed loop.

This inspirational and educational networking event brought together over 110 healthcare and industry professionals to identify new ideas to improve patient outcomes. By meeting with other services, and understanding best practice, attendees were able to identify how to progress hybrid closed loop in their service. Each benefitted from practical, informative and thought-provoking presentations and discussions to support patient selection and onboarding.

With thanks to our industry partners:


An important event for people in secondary care that work with patients with type 1 diabetes

With presentations from leaders in the field and unique networking opportunities, this day left attendees armed with crucial strategies, resources and best practice guidance to deliver effective hybrid closed loop technology support. With specific focus on:

  • Understanding the NICE technology appraisal
  • Establishing an effective patient selection process
  • Developing your existing knowledge to support your patients
  • Increasing onboarding and adapting your service to manage the demand
  • Implementing effective following up with your hybrid closed loop patients

With insights and perspectives for a range of professionals including our industry partners

SBK Healthcare would like to thank Advanced Therapeutics (UK), Air Liquide, Dexcom, Omnipod, and mylife Diabetescare for sponsoring this unique interactive forum.

We would also like to thank Diabetes UK, Glooko and JDRF for supporting this educational conference.

9:00
Registration and opportunity to network
9:30
Chair’s opening remarks and introductions
  • Meet your colleagues and benchmark your knowledge to date:
  • Who are you, where are you from and what would you like to take away from the day?
  • What is your current knowledge of hybrid closed loop?
  • Do you have patients who are currently using a hybrid closed loop system?
Dr Alistair Lumb, Consultant, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
9:45
Keynote presentation: National objectives and understanding the NICE technology appraisal
  • Exploring the technology appraisal: what does it mean in comparison to NICE guidance?
  • Navigating the impact of mandatory funding in your service
Professor Partha Kar, National Specialty Advisor for Diabetes, NHS England and Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
10:10
Questions and answers with your speaker
10:20
Technology in practice: develop your existing knowledge to support your patients
  • At this point the audience will be split into five groups to rotate around three of the following:
  • Experiencing CGM with Dexcom
  • How the t:slim X2 with Control-IQ works in practice
  • Omnipod 5: Automated Insulin Delivery, Simplified
  • Practical application of the DANA Diabecare i System
  • Mylife Diabetescare in practice
10:50
Networking break and visit your industry partners
  • This informal setting is a great opportunity to ask your questions and find out more about HCL
11:20
Presentation: Establishing an effective patient selection process
  • Navigating patient eligibility for hybrid closed loop
  • Understanding how to prioritise your patients for onboarding
Professor Pratik Choudhary, Professor of Diabetes and Honorary Consultant in Diabetes, Leicester Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
11:45
Questions and answers with your speaker
11:55
Technology in practice: develop your existing knowledge to support your patients
  • At this point the audience will be split into five groups to rotate around the last two of the following:
  • Experiencing CGM with Dexcom
  • How the t:slim X2 with Control-IQ works in practice
  • Omnipod 5: Automated Insulin Delivery, Simplified
  • Practical application of the DANA Diabecare i System
  • Mylife Diabetescare in practice
12:15
Lunch break and visit your industry partners
  • This informal setting is a great opportunity to ask your questions and find out more about HCL
1:15
Presentation: How to help people with diabetes choose the right closed loop system for them
  • System and individual considerations for hybrid closed loop systems
  • Case study examples: insight into the practical experiences of choosing a system
Dr Thomas Crabtree, ABCD Clinical Research Fellow/Diabetes and Endocrinology SpR, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust
1:40
Question and answers with your speaker
1:50
Interactive discussion: Best practice guidance for the implementation of the hybrid closed loop TA
  • In small groups your expert speakers will guide you through their experiences and will open up discussion to tackle the implementation challenges of the hybrid closed loop TA. You will leave this session with practical advice to overcome your time, resource and capacity obstacles.
2:20
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
2:40
Presentation: Practical guide to supporting and following up with your patients
  • Comprehensive overview of hybrid closed loop: exploring essential skills for effective management
  • Fundamental principles explored: improving hypoglycaemia; hyperglycaemia and time in range
  • How to streamline the education process
Katie Hards, Diabetes Nurse Specialist and Diabetes Educator, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
3:05
Questions and answers with your speaker
3:15
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.
3:30
Chair’s closing remarks and conclusions
  • Closing polls to gauge what you have learnt and identify next steps

Dr Alistair Lumb

Consultant
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Professor Partha Kar

National Specialty Advisor for Diabetes and Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology
NHS England and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust

Professor Pratik Choudhary

Professor of Diabetes and Honorary Consultant in Diabetes
Leicester Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Dr Thomas Crabtree

ABCD Clinical Research Fellow/Diabetes and Endocrinology SpR
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust

Katie Hards

Diabetes Nurse Specialist and Diabetes Educator
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A dedicated day of learning and networking

With over 110 diabetes professionals in attendance, the networking and cross peer support was shared by everyone. 

In attendance were people with the following job titles and from the following organisations.


Job titles including:

  • ABCD Clinical Research Fellow/Diabetes and Endocrinology SpR
  • Advanced Clinical Fellow
  • Advanced Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Advanced Specialist Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
  • Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology
  • Childrens Nurse
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist - Children's Diabetes
  • Clinical Support Worker
  • Clinical Trainer
  • Consultant
  • Consultant Diabetes and Endocrinology
  • Consultant Diabetologist
  • Consultant Paediatrician
  • Consultant Paediatrician with Encocrinology & Diabetes Interest
  • Consultant Physician, Diabetes & Endocrinology
  • Diabetes Account Manager
  • Diabetes Clinical  Specialist Nurse RGN NMP
  • Diabetes Consultant
  • Diabetes Dietitian
  • Diabetes Nurse Specialist and Diabetes Educator
  • Diabetes Specialist Dietitian
  • Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Diabetes Support Manager
  • Diabetes's Specialist Dietician
  • Diabetes's Specialist Nurse
  • Head of Market Access UK
  • Healthcare Engagement Officer
  • Inpatient Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • International Clinical Manager
  • Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Lead Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Locum Consultant
  • Market Access Manager
  • Marketing Director
  • Marketing Executive
  • Marketing Manager
  • Medical Affairs Lead
  • Midwife
  • National Account Manager
  • National Specialty Advisor for Diabetes
  • Nurse Consultant Diabetes
  • Paediatric Consultant
  • Paediatric Consultant with a Specialist Interest in Diabetes
  • Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
  • Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Paediatric Dietitian
  • Paediatric Doctor
  • Paediatrics ST6 Trainee
  • Product Manager, UK and Benelux
  • Professor of Diabetes
  • Regional Business Manager
  • Registrar
  • Research Physician
  • Sales Manager
  • Sales Manager UK & Ireland
  • Senior Diabetes Dietitian
  • Senior Dietitian
  • Senior Medical Affairs Specialist
  • Specialist Diabetes Dietitian
  • Specialist DM Dietitian
  • Speciality Doctor
  • Speciality Doctor in Paediatrics
  • Speciality Registrar
  • ST5
  • ST6
  • ST6 Endocrine and Diabetes
  • ST6 Paediatric Registrar
  • ST6 Paediatric Spin Trainee
  • ST8
  • Technology Access Lead
  • Territory Manager
  • Territory Sales Manager

From organisations including:

  • Wye Valley NHS Trust
  • Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Warwick Hospital
  • Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
  • University of Leicester
  • University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
  • University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
  • University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
  • University Hospitals Leicester
  • University Hospitals Derby & Burton NHS Trust
  • University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust
  • University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
  • University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
  • The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust
  • The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Trust
  • The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
  • St Peters Hospital
  • Southern Health and Social Care Trust
  • South Warwickshire NHS Trust
  • South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
  • Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
  • Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Sheffield Children's Hospital
  • Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
  • Royal Stoke University Hospital
  • Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Kings Lynn
  • Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • North Bristol Trust
  • Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • NHS Wales
  • NHS England
  • mylife Diabetscare
  • mylife Diabetescare
  • Milton Keynes University Hospital
  • Lister Hospital
  • Leicester General Hospital
  • Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • JDRF
  • Insulet
  • Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Glooko
  • George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
  • Diabetes UK
  • Dexcom
  • Croydon University Hospital
  • Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
  • Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
  • Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
  • Barts Health NHS Trust
  • Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Alder Hey Children's Hospital
  • Air Liquide Healthcare
  • Air Liquide
  • Advanced Therapeutics (UK) Ltd


Here are just some comments from attendees on the day

"Well organised day. Excellent speakers and very useful sessions."
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
"It was fantastic to hear from Healthcare Professionals that are knowledgable and enthusiastic about Hybrid Closed Loop and pushing diabetes technology forward."
- Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
"An excellent, well organised day with influential guest speakers."
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
"Very interesting with lots of ideas and good networking."
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
"I had a lovely first experience of attending a meeting arranged by SBK Healthcare."
- Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
"Excellent event with lots of very useful information and discussions."
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Adding their unique perspectives, we were also joined by our industry partners


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.



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. It offers a system which is personalised and adaptive; it constantly learns and quickly adapts to ever changing insulin needs.


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

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.

Get involved...

If you would like more information on our sponsorship options 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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