United Through Diabetes
We hope you enjoyed United Through Diabetes 2024.
You can find video, talks, interviews and other resources from the big day, on our UTD Digital Hub, coming soon...
To help navigate United Through Diabetes, we've created this page with maps, programme, speaker and exhibitor information, to keep you up to date with what's happening throughout the day.
Ground Floor Map
Room Layout at the Chesford Grange
Ground Floor
Events Centre Foyer
- Arrival and registration (sponsored by Abbott)
- Stairs leading up to the Kenilworth Bar and Conference Centre (Abbott exhibition area)
- Stairs leading down to the Diabetes Research Village (sponsored by Insulet)
The Kenilworth
- Main exhibition hall
The Stratford
- Type 1 Programme Stream
The Avon
- Type 2 Programme Stream
- Networking supper on Friday evening
The Stoneleigh and The Warwick
- The Diverse Communities Programme Stream
Kenilworth Bar and Conference Centre
- Abbott exhibition area, delegate bag tables and cafe stations
- Stairs leading up to the balcony, where Jessica the violinist will be playing
- Double doors go through to the main Kenilworth exhibition hall
The Grange Bar and Lounge
- This area is where all the refreshments will be served throughout the day
- Pukka Herbs and Spices
Lower Ground Floor Map
Lower Ground Floor
The lower ground floor can be accessed via the stairwell and lift located in the Events Centre Foyer and stairwell from the Kenilworth Foyer.
The Othello
- Diabetes Research Programme
The Hamlet
- Type 1 Family Programme Stream
The Oberon
- Research information and and films
The Prospero
- children's fun science and artwork activities, research dress up activities, selfie frames etc.
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. Use the timetables here in this guide or scan the QR codes to view the programmes in more detail on our website, or just ask one of our team members who will be happy to help. Our programme streams today 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
UPDATE: We have just been notified that, unfortunately, Dr Adnan Masood is unable to make the event and deliver his talk on Managing Diabetes in Ramadhan. We are very sorry for any disappointment this may cause. Please look here for useful 'good health' resources from the South Asian Health Foundation (sahf.org.uk)
2024 Programme Streams
Download Event Guide and Programme
Download our UTD Event Programme
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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 will get the opportunity to meet them.
Meet Our Researchers
Guest Speakers
We are very excited to announce our wonderful line-up of guest speakers who are joining us at United Through Diabetes. These leading diabetes experts from the NHS and diabetes arena will be with us all day to share their knowledge, expertise and commitment to supporting people living with diabetes.
See who's speaking at UTD 2024
Exhibition Room
The exhibition room will form the hub of the event where you will have the opportunity to meet and talk with our guest experts from the leading diabetes technology companies about their latest products, insulin pumps, closed-loop systems, blood-glucose meters, diabetes management apps and even try out a trial CGM. You can also put your questions to the visiting NHS diabetes teams including diabetes specialist nurses and consultants, dietitians, retinal screeners, pharmacists, and specialist podiatrists. We will also be joined by diabetes community groups, university and local government health teams and traders who will be on hand to offer advice on health, lifestyle and diabetes-related products and services.
Visit our Exhibitors page
Refreshments and Lunch
Unlimited refreshments will be served throughout the day in The Grange and a soup and sandwich lunch will be served in the restaurant between 12pm and 2pm.
Parking and Access
Parking at Chesford Grange will be free for people attending the event and there are spaces for 650 cars. The hotel is fully accessible for people with disabilities.
History
Since Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation’s inception in the UK in 1998 we have remained committed to supporting people living with all types of diabetes and those that care for them with our Diabetes Wellness Event Programme. From our humble beginnings holding local educational days in community halls and hospitals, the events soon grew to include our regional Diabetes Wellness Days, residential weekends, walking and activity holidays and healthy cooking days. Recent years have seen the events grow further to include our, in person and virtual Diabetes Wellness Type 1 Family Camps. In 2018 our work was recognised by colleagues across the diabetes industry with a national Sanofi ‘Quality in Care Award’ in Empowering People with Diabetes.
It’s been a remarkable journey and along the way we have forged great memories, made amazing friends, worked with the very best experts in the world of diabetes and changed lives. Now we are in our 26th year, we are looking ahead with great excitement to the next chapter and taking things to another level where we can support even more people living with diabetes.
We hope you’ll join us at our next United Through Diabetes event. We would love to see you there.
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