Introduction to Insulin Initiation - 15th July 2026

Introduction to Insulin Initiation - 15th July 2026, 09:30 to 16:00.

In-person, catered training day with Clinical Educator Julie Frost. 

Haytor Room, Dartmoor Lodge, Peartree Cross, Ashburton. TQ13 7JW

Suitable for: Experienced Registered Healthcare Professionals that see Diabetes patients and will be overseeing insulin therapies in general practice. 

This brand new education day consists of classroom-based theory and practical learning, designed to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills to support diabetes management in primary care.  

The objective is to facilitate tailored clinical support for patients who are starting insulin therapies for the first time.  This training will reference local formularies and consultant-led best practice.  

This course will cover Insulin Initiation in Primary Care: a theoretical and practical guide. Learning through presentations, small group work, case studies and practical demonstrations to provide the knowledge and skills to understand the principles of initiating insulin.

It is intended  is for healthcare professionals who already have experience in diabetes management but would like to include insulin initiation for people with type 2 diabetes as part of their clinical role, or for those who already initiate insulin but feel that they need basic revision.

Agenda

09:30 - Welcome and Introductions

09:45 - Insulin and Diet

10:45 - Coffee Break

11:00 - Insulin Action and Regimes

12:00 - Practicalities of Insulin Initiation in Primary Care

13:00 - Lunch

13:45 - Starting Insulin - an expert view on insulin choice and rationale for starting doses

14:45 - Coffee Break

15:00 - Starting Insulin - Case Studies

16:20 - Evaluation and close

This is a catered event - please ensure that you confirm any access and/or dietary needs on your booking form.  

If you no longer require your place on this course place cancel it so that there is availability for other delegates.  To cancel a booking please log into your Learning and Development Centre account, go to the Centre course list and click on the orange box next to the course name.  

All delegates must have their own booking made through the Learning and Development Centre website to join this education day. Further information will be provided to all delegates prior to the event. 

If there are any queries please do contact [email protected]. 

This session has been sponsored by:

Roche is kindly sponsoring the event but has had no input in to the content of the meeting.

There will be a short presentation with Glynn Sanders at the beginning of this session.