United Through Diabetes
To help navigate United Through Diabetes, we've created this page with maps, programme, speaker and exhibitor information, to keep you up to date with what's happening throughout the day.
Room Layout at the Chesford Grange
Ground Floor
Events Centre Foyer
- Arrival and registration (sponsored by Abbott)
- Stairs leading up to the Kenilworth Bar and Conference Centre (Abbott exhibition area)
- Stairs leading down to the Diabetes Research Village (sponsored by Insulet)
The Kenilworth
- Main exhibition hall
The Stratford
- Type 1 Programme Stream
The Avon
- Type 2 Programme Stream
- Networking supper on Friday evening
The Stoneleigh and The Warwick
- The Diverse Communities Programme Stream
Kenilworth Bar and Conference Centre
- Abbott exhibition area, delegate bag tables and cafe stations
- Stairs leading up to the balcony, where Jessica the violinist will be playing
- Double doors go through to the main Kenilworth exhibition hall
The Grange Bar and Lounge
- This area is where all the refreshments will be served throughout the day
- Pukka Herbs and Spices
Ground Floor Map
Lower Ground Floor
The Othello
- Diabetes Research Programme
The Hamlet
- Type 1 Family Programme Stream
The Oberon
- Research information and and films
The Prospero
- children's fun science and artwork activities, research dress up activities, selfie frames etc.
Lower Ground Floor Map
Programme Streams
United Through Diabetes 2024 will have dedicated programme streams for people of all ages living with every type of diabetes as well as family members, carers, and healthcare professionals. Special content with interactive talks, practical workshops and activities will feature for all the different types of diabetes, so each audience has its very own space and programme.
2024 Programme Streams
Download Event Guide and Programme
Click to download the Event Guide and Programme in .PDF format
Guest Speakers
We are very excited to announce our wonderful line-up of guest speakers who are joining us at United Through Diabetes. These leading diabetes experts from the NHS and diabetes arena will be with us all day to share their knowledge, expertise and commitment to supporting people living with diabetes.
See who's speaking at UTD 2024
Exhibition Room
The exhibition room will form the hub of the event where you will have the opportunity to meet and talk with our guest experts from the leading diabetes technology companies about their latest products, insulin pumps, closed-loop systems, blood-glucose meters, diabetes management apps and even try out a trial CGM. You can also put your questions to the visiting NHS diabetes teams including diabetes specialist nurses and consultants, dietitians, retinal screeners, pharmacists, and specialist podiatrists. We will also be joined by diabetes community groups, university and local government health teams and traders who will be on hand to offer advice on health, lifestyle and diabetes-related products and services.
Visit our Exhibitors page
Diabetes Research Village
We have an amazing team of DRWF funded researchers joining us who will be showcasing and presenting their work for you. Listen to talks about the latest ground-breaking diabetes research, meet the team behind the world-class Islet Isolation Facility and transplant programme and take this rare opportunity to put your questions to the experts. We are proud to fund and work with these experts at the leading edge of diabetes research, from basic science to clinical application, our researchers are at the forefront of recent advances and longstanding programmes. Together we are invested in a brighter future for all people living with diabetes, and you will get the opportunity to meet them.
Meet Our Researchers
Exhibition Room
The exhibition room will form the hub of the event where you will have the opportunity to meet and talk with our guest experts from the leading diabetes technology companies about their latest products, insulin pumps, closed-loop systems, blood-glucose meters, diabetes management apps and even try out a trial CGM. You can also put your questions to the visiting NHS diabetes teams including diabetes specialist nurses and consultants, dietitians, retinal screeners, pharmacists, and specialist podiatrists. We will also be joined by diabetes community groups, university and local government health teams and traders who will be on hand to offer advice on health, lifestyle and diabetes-related products and services.
INFORM. INSPIRE. EMPOWER.
Diabetes Research Village
We have an amazing team of DRWF funded researchers joining us who will be showcasing and presenting their work for you. Listen to talks about the latest ground-breaking diabetes research, meet the team behind the world-class Islet Isolation Facility and transplant programme and take this rare opportunity to put your questions to the experts. We are proud to fund and work with these experts at the leading edge of diabetes research, from basic science to clinical application, our researchers are at the forefront of recent advances and longstanding programmes. Together we are invested in a brighter future for all people living with diabetes, and you will get the opportunity to meet them.
Diabetes Research Films and DRWF Film Reel
Visit the screening room to watch our recently recorded research films and interview film reel. Throughout the day we will play these on a loop, so you can view them at your leisure. The films will feature panel discussions and one-on-one interviews with previous and current researchers who will reflect on the advances and changes in diabetes over the past 25 years, and their own personal highlights and hopes for the future. We will also be showing interviews with leading diabetes healthcare professionals.
Diabetes Community Village
Join us in the Diabetes Community Village and meet other people from across the diabetes community, make new friends and share experiences over a cup of coffee and snack. Take part in some fun activities and find out how you can help raise money and awareness for DRWF. Be a daredevil and sign up for a skydive or abseil, win some awesome prizes in our prize draw, pick up your 2024 Christmas cards and gift wrappings, or one of Karen's handmade Bee-Well natural bee's wax candles, rummage through some items in the DRWF charity shop and meet and chat with DRWF team members and volunteers who will be on hand to share the latest diabetes news and information with you.
Refreshments and Lunch
Unlimited refreshments and snacks will be served throughout the day in the Diabetes Community Village and a soup and sandwich lunch will be served in the restaurant between 12pm and 2pm.
Parking and Access
Parking at Chesford Grange will be free for people attending the event and there are spaces for 650 cars. The hotel is fully accessible for people with disabilities.
History
Since Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation’s inception in the UK in 1998 we have remained committed to supporting people living with all types of diabetes and those that care for them with our Diabetes Wellness Event Programme. From our humble beginnings holding local educational days in community halls and hospitals, the events soon grew to include our regional Diabetes Wellness Days, residential weekends, walking and activity holidays and healthy cooking days. Recent years have seen the events grow further to include our, in person and virtual Diabetes Wellness Type 1 Family Camps. In 2018 our work was recognised by colleagues across the diabetes industry with a national Sanofi ‘Quality in Care Award’ in Empowering People with Diabetes.
It’s been a remarkable journey and along the way we have forged great memories, made amazing friends, worked with the very best experts in the world of diabetes and changed lives. Now we are in our 26th year, we are looking ahead with great excitement to the next chapter and taking things to another level where we can support even more people living with diabetes.
We hope you’ll join us at our next United Through Diabetes event. We would love to see you there.
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2024 Programme Highlights
- Click to see some of our programme highlights for this year:
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Type 1 Programme An Audience with Professor Partha Kar
Ask the Professor Q&A
Type 1 Diabetes and Technology Lead; NHS England & GIRFT; Consultant, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Portsmouth; Clinical Advisor for International Medical Graduates, GMC
Type 1 Diabetes and Managing Exercise
Professor Rob Andrews, Associate Professor at the University of Exeter, Honorary Consultant Physician at Musgrove Park Hospital Taunton.Coo-founder of EXTOD, a group that aims to provide evidence-based support for people with type 1 diabetes to undertake safe and effective exercise, and to enjoy its associated health benefits.
A Type 1 Life - 67 Years Living with Diabetes
In this session Peter Davies will take us on a journey from his Type 1 diagnosis at the age of 2 years old, through the decades and all the life-changing and incredible advancements he has seen in diabetes management, technology and care
Professor Paul Johnson MA MD FRCS FAAP
Director of the DRWF Human Islet Isolation Facility and Islet Transplant Programes and Professor of Paediatric Medicine at Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Type 2 Programme
Making Healthy Diet and Nutrition Choices in the Current Climate
· Eating healthy on a budget
· Grow your own herbs and vegetables
· Avoiding ultra-processed foods
· Using herbs and spices for natural flavours to reduce salt and other additives
· Healthy food and carbohydrate choices
Lauren Kelly, Lead Diabetes Specialist Dietitian, Gosport PCN, Southern Health NHS Foundation TrustGeorgette Alayyan, Lead Diabetes Specialist Dietitian, Gosport PCN Southern Health NHS Foundation TrustLive Long and Prosper - Living Well into Older Age with Diabetes
Professor David Strain, Associate Professor of Cardiometabolic Health, University of Exeter Medical School, Honorary Consultant in Medicine for the Older Adult, Head of the Academic Department for Healthcare for Older Adults, Chair of the British Medical Association’s Board of Science.
Preparing for a Planned or Unexpected Hospital Admission with diabetes
Dr Mayank Patel, Consultant in Diabetes, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Quality in Care award winner for Outstanding Educator in Diabetes and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, University of Southampton
The Lifestyle Club - Type 2 Diabetes Course
Helen Gowers RD
Type 1 Family Programme
Parents, Children, Teens and Young Adults - Managing and Coping with Diabetes Burnout - A Panel Discussion
Nik Diaper, Chair, Head of Paralympic Performance Support at the UK Sports Institute
Sanjay Gohil, Chair, CEO Future's Health
Dr Meera Ladwa MRCP PhD, Diabetologist and Clinical Lead for Type 1, Transition and Young Adult Diabetes, Newham Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust. Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Queen Mary University London
Dr Renuka Dias MBBS FRCPCH PhD, Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist, Birmingham Women and Children’s Hospital and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, University of Birmingham. Clinical Lead for Paediatric Diabetes and Lead for the National Highly Specialised Service for Wolfram Syndrome (Children) in Birmingham.A Type 1 Life - 67 Years Living with Diabetes
In this session Peter Davies will take us on a journey from his Type 1 diagnosis at the age of 2 years old, through the decades and all the life-changing and incredible advancements he has seen in diabetes management, technology and care.
Diverse Community Programme
Managing Diabetes for people the African and the African Caribbean Community
Bernadette Adeyileka-Tracz, MPharm, PhD, Exec MBA, Executive Director Diabetes AfricaBarbara Hudson (Byrne), Diabetes - Sister, Clinical Nurse Specialist Diabetes RGN NMPQueen Elizabeth Hospital BirminghamTony Kelly, Type 2 Diabetes Advocate and AmbassadorManaging Diabetes for The South Asian Community
Details TBC
Managing Diabetes During Ramadan, Eid and The Hajj
Details TBCType 2 Diabetes and DESMOND in Diverse Communities
Bernie Stribling, Assistant Director of International and External Business DevelopmentLeicester Diabetes Centre, Leicester General Hospital