Introduction to Insulin Initiation - 25th February 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].
