The future of diabetes to be discussed at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference in Manchester
From the 13-15 March, Manchester will be host to one of the largest health conferences in the UK - the Diabetes UK Professional Conference, with more than 3,000 attendees coming together to look at the latest in diabetes research under this year’s theme, ‘The future of diabetes: putting evidence into practice’.
The Diabetes UK Professional Conference is the only event of its kind in the UK held for healthcare professionals and scientists working in the field of diabetes. More than 500 research studies will be presented in the form of oral and poster abstracts on topics ranging from stem cell and islet cell technology, sexual dysfunction, bariatric management and clinical care in pregnancy, among many others.
Julie Byron, Diabetes UK North West Regional Managers, said: “Diabetes is such a serious health issue for the UK, there are 172,600 people living with diabetes across Greater Manchester alone, so we are really pleased that Manchester is hosting this important Professional Conference. The Diabetes UK Professional Conference is part of Manchester Diabetes Focus Week from the 11 – 15 March and we really want to get all of Greater Manchester taking action on diabetes.”
For more information visit: www.diabetes.org.uk/conference
Manchester Diabetes Focus Week events:
- Diabetes UK Professional Conference, Manchester Central, 13 - 15 March
At one of the largest healthcare events in the UK, more than 3,000 healthcare professional and scientists working in the field of diabetes will meet under the theme ‘The future of diabetes: putting evidence into practice’.
- Diabetes UK Healthy Lifestyle Roadshows, Piccadilly Gardens, 13 & 14 March
Free, quick and easy risk assessments will be carried out on members of the public to identify their risk of having Type 2 diabetes now and over the next 10 years.
- Launch of National Charity Partnership between Diabetes UK and Tesco, Walkden, 12 March
Tesco and Diabetes UK launch a partnership which will see Tesco, its customers, colleagues and suppliers aim to raise £10 million across the country. It aims to help create a healthier future for people affected by diabetes or at risk of developing it. •
- Diabetes and Ramadan (DAR) conference, British Muslim Heritage Centre, Manchester , 12 March
Diabetes UK joins partners to discuss the best ways to manage the condition during Ramadan.
- Launch of the second phase of the Diabetes UK Children and Young People’s campaign, 13 March
Diabetes UK will release new figures and launch phase two of this vital campaign which aims to ensure that all children and young people who have Type 1 diabetes are getting all the care they need.