United Through Diabetes 2025 Annual Programme
Inform. Inspire. Empower.
Following on from our hugely successful United Through Diabetes events in Warwickshire in 2024 and 2023, we are going in a different direction in 2025 with even more content for you to access, learn and empower you in your diabetes management.
We have decided to take a break from our big in-person event and spread the activities out across the whole year in a series of in-person and online events to give even more people in the diabetes community the opportunity to take part and get involved. Take a look at our calendar below to see what we have planned for you and register your places.
For more existing resources, why not take a look around our 2024 UTD Digital Hub, which includes a wealth of information from last year’s awesome event.
Diabetes and Travelling Webinar
Planes, Trains, Boats and Automobiles
Tuesday, May 6th - 7:30pm to 9pm
Join us for this special summer holiday edition of our webinar series where will discuss everything you need to know about travelling safely with diabetes.
Dr Mayank Patel and Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist Meghan Boyes will discuss everything you need to know and plan for when hitting the road, jumping on a plane or sailing off into the sunset for your holidays and the many other reasons we need to travel.
They will also be joined by DRWF's own Lee Calladine and Claire Levy, both people living with diabetes to get a personal insight and lived experience of what it's like planning for a trip, check lists, diabetes supplies, spares and what to pack, airport and other security checks, NHS letters, insurance and other important documents, the dos and do nots of hand-luggage and hold-luggage and much, much more.
Diabetes Wellness Morning South
Diabetes and Looking after your Eyes - Information Morning
Saturday 14th June, 9am - 12:30pm
The Solent Hotel, Rookery Avenue, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 7AJ
Join us for this special information morning focussing on the important topic of diabetes and looking after your eyes.
We will be joined by our colleagues from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (Health Intelligence) team who will speak about retinal screening for all people living with diabetes, the importance of attending appointments and the processes they use for screening, analysing results and the NHS referral process for any further treatments.
Diabetes and Healthy, Happy Kidneys Webinar
Tuesday June 24th - 7:30pm- 9pm
Join us for this special webinar exploring and discussing why good diabetes management is vital in protecting our kidneys to maintain a healthy body and lifestyle.
In this webinar Diabetes Consultant and kidney expert Dr Sue Jones will take us on an exploration of all these factors and explain why and how we can help keep our kidneys healthy and functioning well and the importance of understanding our diabetes to manage it as best as we can. We will also be joined by Swati Bhagat-Jones MCSP, from the Multiple Health Conditions Team at Kidney Research UK and Award-Winning Diabetes Advocate Daniel Newman.
DRWF Diabetes Family Camp
Friday 15th – Sunday 17th August (Two Nights)
Whitemoor Lakes Activities Centre, Barley Green Lane, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8QT
This Over The Wall and DRWF camp is for families with a child who has Type 1 Diabetes.
Campers have transformational experiences when they join the Over The Wall and DRWF Family Camp. You can step into the camp bubble, where our meaningful, fun and engaging activity programme has been designed to be inclusive and help every camper succeed.
Testing Times
Take Control of Your Diabetes with our Expert Webinar on Cutting-Edge Blood-Glucose Monitoring Technology
September TBC - 7:30pm to 9pm
Are you living with diabetes and looking for ways to simplify your management and improve your blood-glucose control? Join us for this informative and detailed webinar where our guest experts will demystify the latest diabetes technology and provide practical insights to empower you.
Everything you want to know about Blood-glucose Meters, Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) and other Glucose Testing Products.
Celebrate In Style: Diabetes, Diet and Festive Feasts Across Cultures
Monday, December 1st - 7:30pm to 9pm
From Christmas and Hanukkah to Diwali, Ramadan and Eid, from Mela, Yule, Chinese New Year and beyond, festive seasons are a time for celebration and delicious food. But for those managing diabetes, these occasions can present unique dietary challenges.
Join us for this special seasonal webinar full of festive facts about managing your diabetes and navigating those diet and party food challenges during a whole calendar of multi-cultural holidays and Festivals.
Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, Eid, or any other cultural festival, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to enjoy the season without compromising your health.
DRWF Diabetes Camp in the Cloud
Saturday, 7th December - Online
This camp is for families with a child who has Type 1 Diabetes.
Camp in the Cloud is an engaging camp-at-home activity programme that allows your family to spend quality time together with no cost or planning involved for you. Camp in the Cloud also gives you the valuable opportunity to interact live with families on a similar journey to you.
Come and join us online for a day filled with mischief and magic and make friends with other families on a similar journey to you.
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