Webinar 1: Introduction to Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Webinar 1: Introduction to Continuous Glucose Monitoring
1 CPD Hour On-demand
On-demand
Wed 1 May 2024

This webinar is the first installment of a four-part CGM for Primary Care series

Improve your knowledge on FreeStyle Libre 2 System. Benefit from a relevant, targeted and easy to understand introduction to the system and leave this webinar armed with an understanding of the criteria and why CGM is important for people with diabetes.


If you would like to access this webinar, please email bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk and we will send you the link to view.


With thanks to our industry partner:


Watch this NHS diabetes webinar in your own time

Benefit from shared experience and the insight of Dr Sarah Davies, Jane Diggle and Su Down. If you work in Primary Care and would you like to gain a practical understanding of FreeStyle Libre 2 System, this webinar is for you:

  • Understanding the FreeStyle Libre 2 system
  • Exploring clinical outcomes of CGM
  • Navigating the criteria for CGM
  • Achieving the triangle of diabetes care
  • Overcoming access barriers and bias
  • Grasping the basics of Time in Range

A certificate for Continuing Professional Development will be given to every participant who attends the live webinar, as a record of your continuing professional training and development.

This is just one of a four-part webinar series, you can watch all the sessions on-demand using the links below:

Described as 'inspiring" and 'informative' here are some quotes from those that attended live

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'Very informative and hosts did not overcomplicate learning. Easy to understand'
- Webinar 1: Introduction to CGM, May 2024
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'Excellent, clear presentation'
- Webinar 1: Introduction to CGM, May 2024
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'I am inspired to continue to update regularly and could not fault today’s session'
- Webinar 1: Introduction to CGM, May 2024
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'Very helpful to get an overview, especially regarding targets for time in range'
- Webinar 1: Introduction to CGM, May 2024
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'Great presenters with lots of knowledge'
- Webinar 1: Introduction to CGM, May 2024
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'Clear and informative introduction to the Libre system and advantages of continuous monitoring'
- Webinar 1: Introduction to CGM, May 2024

With thanks to Abbott Diabetes Care Division

SBK Healthcare would like to thank Abbott Diabetes Care Division for sponsoring this webinar. 

FREE for all NHS professionals

FREE for all NHS professionals, if you would like to access this webinar please email bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk and we will send you the link.


1
Introduction and instructions
Sarah Davies, GP with Special Interest in Diabetes, Cardiff
2
Introduction to Continuous Glucose Monitoring
  • What is FreeStyle Libre 2 System: why it is important and the benefit of CGM for people requiring insulin use?
  • Your basic system overview
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring versus Continuous Glucose Monitoring: what is the difference?
  • Exploring the criteria for FreeStyle Libre 2 System: filling the unmet need and the triangle of diabetes care
  • Overcoming bias: understanding ease of use and exploring clinical outcomes
  • Time in Range explained
Su Down, Diabetes Nurse Consultant, Clinical Lead, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust & Jane Diggle, Specialist Diabetes Nurse Practitioner, College Lane Surgery Ackworth
3
Questions and answers with your expert panel
Sarah Davies, GP with Special Interest in Diabetes, Cardiff, Su Down, Diabetes Nurse Consultant, Clinical Lead, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust & Jane Diggle, Specialist Diabetes Nurse Practitioner, College Lane Surgery Ackworth
4
Close of webinar

Bringing at wealth of expertise and knowledge

Build an accurate understanding of CGM and how to support your patients across four webinars, with an expert line-up of speakers.

Sarah Davies

GP Partner, Community Director for Diabetes in Primary Care, All Wales Primary Care Diabetes Lead and Primary Care Diabetes Society Committee Member
Woodlands Medical Centre, Cardiff and Cardiff and Vale University Healthboard

Jane Diggle

Specialist Diabetes Nurse Practitioner
College Lane Surgery Ackworth

Su Down

Diabetes Nurse Consultant, Clinical Lead
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Primary Care online and in-person forums

    Webinar 1: Introduction to Continuous Glucose Monitoring
    Wednesday 1st May, 12.30pm-1.30pm

    Webinar 2: Identifying Eligible Patients for CGM
    Thursday 9th May, 12.30pm-1.30pm

    Webinar 3: Starting Patients on Continuous Glucose Monitoring
    Tuesday 14th May, 7pm-8pm

    Webinar 4: Introduction to Data Interpretation for CGM
     Monday 20th May, 7pm-8pm

London: How to Review CGM Data in Primary Care
London, Tuesday 18th June

Leeds: How to Review CGM Data in Primary Care
Leeds Marriott Hotel, Tuesday 2nd July

Walsall: How to Review CGM Data in Primary Care

Village Hotel Walsall, Wednesday 3rd July

Cambridge: How to Review CGM Data in Primary Care
Hilton Cambridge, Wednesday 10th July

Exeter: How to Review CGM Data in Primary Care
Exeter, Thursday 11th July

For your Secondary Care colleagues

 Practicalities of Continuous Glucose Monitoring
 Online Course, Tuesday 11th June