DSN Forum Live

On 13th October 2023 the DSN Forum hosted their Inaugural conference in central London and welcomed more than 200 delegates to the first conference designed by diabetes specialist nurses for diabetes specialist nurses.

Professor Helen Murphy

Diabetes and Pregnancy: The how’s, why’s and wherefores of optimal management, including outcomes with youth-onset type 2 diabetes

Dr Helen Partridge

Compassion Project: A pilot study for the development of a pathway for people with type 1 diabetes and eating disorders

Professor’s Gerry Rayman & Partha Kar

Keynote Lecture: The GIRFT project, tackling inequalities in care and NHS England updates

Phillip Newland-Jones

Alpelisib and other new therapies: What you need to know as a diabetes specialist

Geraldine Gallen

The Robotic age: Panel discussion on the latest tech updates from EASD 2023

Amanda Williams

Sex and tech: The real impact of wearing diabetes technology on sexual activity and behaviour

The day was a huge success with 100% of delegates saying they would recommend the event to their colleagues.

  • “Such good speakers. Have not enjoyed a conference for a fair while"

  • “A great opportunity to network with my northern colleagues”

  • “An amazing conference, you should all be so proud”

  • “So happy I get to join this insightful and empowering forum. How lovely to share tables with co-specialists”

  • "Behind a great team is usually another great team. Brilliant conference. From the moment I registered, plain sailing and excellent comms"

  • "The conference reminded me of why I keep fighting. It felt intimate and safe and i felt part of it. A really great day"

  • "I don't think i've ever been at a conference where everyone was so excited with every talk!"

The DSN Forum UK received funding to support the delivery of this national conference. The sponsors had no editorial input into or control over the agenda, content development or choice of speakers, except for the platinum sponsored symposium.

The conference was organised in partnership with LKOTT Medical Communications.