Providing high-quality
diabetes care
in a changing world
17 September 2020
Providing high-quality diabetes care
in a changing world
This year, the Northern Irish Conference of the PCDS is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and will be doing so in a new virtual format. Building on our heritage we will explore how we will be building a new future for clinical diabetes care in Northern Ireland. Among the topics that we will cover are adapting to COVID-19, how to run a remote clinic, new evidence in diets, and latest advice on managing mental health in the context of diabetes.
As always, you will be able to pick up best-practice tips and hear from the experts on a whole range of clinical issues that are central to high-quality diabetes care.
We very much hope to see you (virtually) there.
Northern Ireland Representatives on the PCDS Committee
Heather Bell, GP, Greenisland
Nigel Campbell, GP, Lisburn
Lesley Hamilton, Diabetes Network Manager and Specialist Dietitian
Why attend? This fast-paced, interactive conference combines latest clinical guidance, research, case studies and hot topics in diabetes, including lessons learned from COVID-19 and much more.
Ask the experts your burning questions through the LIVE Q&A at the end of each session
Log on anytime during the day from the comfort of your own home to view the sessions
Don’t worry if you miss something, all of the content will be available on-demand
Claim 5 CPD points for the full-day virtual conference
Agenda
17 September 2020
09.00 - 09.10
Chair’s introduction
Nigel Campbell
09.10 - 09.40
COVID-19 Setting the scene – where are we now?
Hamish Courtney
15 minute break
09.55 - 10.25
Symposia
15 minute break
10.40 - 11.10
How to set up a remote diabetes clinic and risk strategy
- Moving forward in a new world
- Prioritising patients
- Top tips for virtual consultations
Heather Bell
15 minute break
11.25 - 12.05
‘In Practice’ masterclasses
Rotation 1
1.Foot assessment
- Getting the basics right
- Challenging cases
- When to refer
Bronagh Monaghan
2. Diet
- What is the latest evidence?
- How can we help patients make changes?
Lesley Hamilton
3. Mental Health
- What diabetes means for mental health…
- …And what mental health means for diabetes
- Top tips for better practice
Mark Davies
15 minute break
12.20 - 13.00
Rotation 2
1. Foot assessment
- Getting the basics right
- Challenging cases
- When to refer
Bronagh Monaghan
2. Diet
- What is the latest evidence?
- How can we help patients make changes?
Lesley Hamilton
3. Mental Health
- What diabetes means for mental health…
- …And what mental health means for diabetes
- Top tips for better practice
Mark Davies
15 minute break
13.15 - 13.45
Diabetes Distilled
- Emerging evidence from the weeks and months before the conference
Kevin Fernando
15 minute break
14.00 - 14.30
Symposia
15 minute break
14.45 - 15.15
How to manage complex cases in diabetes
- Challenges with injectables
- Sick-day rules
- Care in nursing homes
Su Down
15.15 - 15.25
Chair’s concluding remarks
Nigel Campbell
A full-day virtual conference
17 September 2020 from 9am
Including a LIVE Q&A after every session
Speakers
Heather Bell, GP
Nigel Campbell
GP, Lisburn
Hamish Courtney
Consultant Diabetologist, Belfast
Mark Davies
Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Belfast
Su Down
Diabetes Nurse Consultant, Somerset
Kevin Fernando
GPwSI in Diabetes and Medical Education, North Berwick
Lesley Hamilton
Diabetes Network Manager, Western Trust
Bronagh Monaghan
Conference
Sponsors
GOLD SPONSOR
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of diseases in three therapy areas - Oncology, Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism and Respiratory. AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide.
AstraZeneca operates in five different locations in the UK, where around 8,300 employees work in research and development, manufacturing, supply, sales and marketing. We supply 40 different medicines to the NHS. The UK is also an important location for AstraZeneca’s clinical trials; in 2018, there were 201 trials at 376 centres in the UK, involving over 7,000 patients. For more information, please visit www.astrazeneca.co.uk
SILVER SPONSOR
Napp Pharmaceuticals Limited
Napp Pharmaceuticals Limited is a UK healthcare company with a strong track record in bringing high-quality, innovative medicines to UK health professionals and their patients. We strive to offer new medicines and initiatives that support the NHS in delivering effective, high-quality, sustainable healthcare for the benefit of patients
Masterclass sponsor
Abbott’s Diabetes Care Division
Abbott’s diabetes care division is a global leader in glucose monitoring systems. We are dedicated to helping people manage their diabetes and achieve their best health outcomes with innovative technology, such as the FreeStyle Libre system, allowing patients to monitor their glucose with a quick and easy scan. For more information, such as how the FreeStyle Libre system and our digital health tools support healthcare professionals and their patients visit www.freestylediabetes.co.uk
BRONZE SPONSORS
Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly Diabetes Alliance
Eli Lilly and Company Ltd
Lilly has been a global leader in diabetes care since 1923, when we introduced the world’s first commercial insulin. Today, we are building upon this heritage by working to meet the diverse needs of people living with diabetes and those who care for them. Through research and collaboration, a wide range of therapies, and a continued determination to provide real solutions—from medicines to support programs and more—we strive to make life better for all those affected by diabetes around the world. For more information, visit www.lillydiabetes.co.uk
Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, our purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders.
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and our heritage has given us experience and capabilities that enable us to expand access to our medicines and work to prevent and ultimately cure disease by pioneering scientific breakthroughs.
Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 42,700 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. Every day, millions of people all over the world rely on our products.
For more information visit novonordisk.co.uk
