Type 2 Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum

Type 2 Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum
Online Forum
Thu 5 Sep 2024

Valuable online forum: update on Type 2 diabetes management


This dedicated NHS meeting provided useful content, helpful resources, important information and evidenced-based studies. The day held a unique opportunity to hear the answers to questions on emerging weight-loss drugs and novel diet strategies plus in-depth guidance on Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) use for Type 2 diabetes management. 

Key Learning Outcomes

This online forum was a must attend for GP's, Practice Nurse's, Community Dietitian's and those working with Type 2 Diabetes patients in the hospital. Attendees benefitted from the shared knowledge and insight from the expert speaker line-up on:


  • Guidance and criteria of CGM for Type 2 diabetes
  • Real-world case study insights into CGM data interpretation
  • Enhancing your service to improve management and support for patients
  • Clinical evidenced and practicalities of weight-loss drug in people with Type 2 diabetes
  • Understand effective and appropriate diet strategies for managing Type 2 diabetes

9:00
Join, tech support and opportunity to network in breakout rooms
9:30
Introduction, instructions and chair’s opening remarks
Professor Rob Andrews, Associate Professor of Diabetes and Endocrinology, University of Exeter Medical School
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
9:40
Optimising the use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring and effectively interpreting the data in Type 2 Diabetes
  • Understanding the latest guidance and criteria: who is eligible for CGM?
  • Overcoming access and implementation barriers: how to reduce inequality
  • Case study examples: understanding the lessons learnt and benefits for people with Type 2 diabetes
Donna Sutton, Lead Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse, The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
10:10
Questions and answers for your speaker
10:20
Interactive discussion: Enhancing your Type 2 diabetes support and management services
  • What are your current challenges when supporting people with Type 2 diabetes to improve their management?
  • How are you working to overcome them?
  • What treatments and guidance do you provide in your service? How are you working to expand the options?
10:40
Feedback from interactive discussion: Enhancing your Type 2 diabetes support and management services
10:50
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Weight-loss Drugs and Diabetes Management
11:00
Understanding the impact of weight-loss drugs on Type 2 diabetes management
  • Establishing the clinical evidence for use in the management of Type 2 diabetes
  • Exploring which drugs are available to prescribe and how to prioritise your patients
  • Understanding the dosage: where to start and how to limit side effects and ensure maximum dosage
  • Best practice approaches: managing and monitoring your Type 2 patients using the drugs
Professor Rob Andrews, Associate Professor of Diabetes and Endocrinology, University of Exeter Medical School
Dietary Approaches for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
11:30
Latest evidence and novel ideas: diet strategies in the management of Type 2 diabetes
  • Achieving an evidenced-based diet for Type 2 diabetes
  • Dispelling the myths versus truths: Ultra Processed Foods, eating carbs last, fiber supplements, ingesting apple cider vinegar before meals, etc
  • Case studies explored: real-world outcomes of dietary and lifestyle changes
Nusrat Kausar, Clinical Director, Registered Dietitian, Primary Care Dietitians
12:00
Questions and answers with your speakers
12:10
Chair’s closing remarks and close of day

Bringing at wealth of expertise and knowledge

Professor Rob Andrews

Associate Professor of Diabetes and Endocrinology
University of Exeter Medical School

Donna Sutton

Lead Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Nusrat Kausar

Clinical Director, Registered Dietitian
Primary Care Dietitians

Who came?

This online meeting was specially designed for all healthcare professionals supporting the clinical management of people with Type 2 diabetes. Previously held online in 2022, one attendee described it as “An excellent course with fantastic speakers and great content. I felt that I took something useful away from every session and know where to find more information”. 


We were joined by the likes of:


  • GPs
  • Advanced Clinical Practitioners
  • Practice Nurses
  • Community and Diabetes Dietitians
  • Community and Diabetes Specialist Nurses
  • Specialist Dietitians, Nurses and Doctors
  • Health Psychologists
  • Consultants
  • Registrars
  • Pharmacists

Past attendee feedback

Take a look at how our previous Diabetes National Networking Forums for Primary, Community and Secondary Care have been received: 

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Always very well organised
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Type 2 Diabetes National Networking Forum 2022
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Well structured event, interesting and useful content and knowledgeable speakers
- Armley Medical Practice, Type 2 Diabetes National Networking Forum 2022
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Excellent range of topics pitched at the right level. Good opportunity for networking
- Northumbria University, Type 2 Diabetes National Networking Forum 2022
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All of the speakers were informative and knowledgeable
- Croft Medical Centre, Primary Care: Diabetes Technology National Networking Forum 2023
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Well-delivered; good research reports that were up to date; not too complicated
- TABA PCN, Primary Care: Diabetes Technology National Networking Forum 2023
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A very insightful and informative event
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Primary Care: Diabetes Technology National Networking Forum 2023
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Interesting morning with some good updates on a variety of topics relevant to my clinical workload
- The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Type 2 Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum 2024
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Clear, concise and knowledgeable speakers, provided practical options
- North East Essex Diabetes Service (NEEDS), Type 2 Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum 2024
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Great session, I have gained a lot of knowledge attending this
- Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Type 2 Diabetes Developments National Networking Forum 2024

Supporting healthcare professionals

SBK Events has produced many useful webinars to help and support NHS or Public Sector healthcare professionals. These webinars can be viewed as videos free and on-demand, and include:

  • Higher Data Interpretation for Flash Glucose Monitoring Webinar
  • Overcoming Burnout in your Diabetes Team
  • Motivating and Engaging Adolescents and their Families living with T1D
  • Empowering your Patients to Self-Manage their Diabetes
  • The Art of Consultations for Diabetes Specialist Nurses
  • Patient Experience of Flash Glucose Monitoring Webinar
  • Intermediate Data Interpretation for Flash Glucose Monitoring Webinar
  • HCP Guide Second-Generation Flash Glucose Monitoring
  • Diabetes Skills: Communication, Patient Engagement and Team Resilience

There are also upcoming webinars and online forums featured on the Diabetes NNF homepage.