Charity Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation are pleased to be back in Warwickshire for this year’s United Through Diabetes where once again we are bringing experts together from across the diabetes community to share their knowledge, expertise, practical skills, personal experiences and the very latest in information, guidance and diabetes related services and products with you.
The event will give you the opportunity to listen to talks and take part in workshops delivered by the very best diabetes professionals from across the NHS, meet and speak with experts from leading technology and diagnostic companies, engage with our funded diabetes researchers and learn all about their groundbreaking work, meet and speak with representatives from related health charities, government wellbeing and university research teams and health service providers. It’s also a great place to meet other people living with diabetes and make new friends.
The Programme Streams
We have multiple programme streams taking place across the day so you can choose the sessions and activities that best suit your needs. Feel free to jump from room to room and take part in what interests you the most. Our programme streams are…
Diabetes research
Children, young people, and families living with Type 1 Diabetes
People of all ages living with Type 1 Diabetes
Members of diverse communities living with diabetes
People living with Type 2 Diabetes
DRWF film room
DRWF funded research poster displays
Fun science and art activities for our youngest attendees
The Exhibition Room
We are delighted to be joined by fantastic line up of exhibitors from across the diabetes industry, NHS, and health sector. The exhibition room will be open all day, so make the most of this fantastic opportunity to meet and talk with these visiting experts who will be on hand to offer advice on health, lifestyle, wellbeing and the very diabetes-related products and services. Exhibitors include Dexcom, Abbott, Medtronic, Omnipod, Funky Pumpers an many more.
A Cuppa with Pukka
Join us in the Grange and enjoy a cuppa with the team from Pukka Herbs, sample their amazing range of teas and learn all about the herbs they use to create them. Meet other people from across the diabetes community, make new friends and share experiences over a cup of tea, coffee and a snack. Head back down the ramp and take part in some fun activities to raise funds and awareness for DRWF, be a daredevil and sign up for a skydive, run, abseil or something less terrifying like a coffee morning or cake bake, win some awesome prizes in our draw, pick up your 2024 Christmas cards and gift wrappings, meet and chat with the DRWF team and collect some of our diabetes information leaflets and other resources.
The 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 get the opportunity to meet them.
Diabetes Film Reel
Visit the screening room to watch our diabetes research film 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 years, and their own personal highlights and hopes for the future. We will also be showing interviews with our diabetes healthcare professional colleagues
We hope you join us for this amazing day and go home feeling inspired, informed and more empowered to manage your diabetes.
