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Ask the Experts: All Things Diabetes

Paul Dromgoole
RGN, RNMH, MSc Diabetes, PGCE
Dr Sarah Davies
MBBCh (hons), MRCP, MRCGP, PGDip Diabetes
Symposium Speaker - Dr Patrick Holmes
GPwER Diabetes, Darlington
Wednesday 04 March 2026
Start Time: 19:30 |
Finish Time: 21:30
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Attendees
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£0.00
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2 hours CPD
PDF of speaker's slides for learning purposes
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For UK HCPs Only.

Grünenthal Ltd has sponsored and funded a promotional 30-minute symposium at 20:15 during this event. Grünenthal’s involvement is limited exclusively to the 30-minute symposium and does not extend to any other part of the meeting.

Dr Davies’ and Paul Dromgoole’s sessions 1 & 2 are completely independent of external sponsorship.

Learning Objectives

For primary care professionals seeking practical, real-world clinical support. Join two leading Diabetes experts available for an open “ask anything” discussion, this session offers a chance to explore the complexities you face every day. Strengthen your confidence, sharpen your decision-making, and take away insights that immediately enhance patient care.

Delegates Can Expect

  • Direct access to expert guidance on any diabetes-related clinical questions or challenges you bring.
  • Fresh perspectives, practical tips, and evidence-informed approaches tailored to primary health care.
  • Clear, actionable takeaways and resources to help improve diabetes prevention, management, and outcomes in your practice.

Agenda

19:30 - 20:15

Session 1 - Paul Dromgoole & Dr Sarah Davies

Ask The Experts Anything Diabetes

20:15 - 20:45

Sponsored Promotional Symposium Presentation by Grünenthal

Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: Spot It Early, Act Decisively - A Pragmatic Primary Care Approach

Dr Patrick Holmes

GPwER Diabetes, Darlington

 

This promotional symposium presentation has been initiated and funded by Grünenthal for Healthcare Professionals in the UK

M-QZA-UK-02-26-0007 | February 2026

 

20:45 - 21:30

Session 2 - Paul Dromgoole & Dr Sarah Davies

Ask the Experts Anything Diabetes

21:30

Webinar Ends

Meet the Speakers

Paul Dromgoole
RGN, RNMH, MSc Diabetes, PGCE
Clinical Lecturer - Diabetes / Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Paul Dromgoole is well known nationally for his diabetes educational work and his sessions are consistently very highly evaluated by attendees

Paul has over 20 years’ experience in diabetes management in Primary Care and Secondary Care Settings in Brighton, Leicester and York, where he previously worked as a half-time Lecturer Practitioner in Diabetes at the University of York and an External Examiner for the University of Ulster.

He has extensive experience of supporting General Practice in clinical decision making and best practice in diabetes management and his teaching sessions and workshops are consistently highly evaluated for their clinical content, delivery and application to ‘real-life’ clinical practice.

Paul feels as passionate at being involved in diabetes as 20 years ago, with some excellent therapies, with strong evidence of protecting patients into the future: Importantly, if we can get them ‘on board’.

Paul now combines a 2 day a week role as Clinical Nurse Specialist in Diabetes, with freelance Lecturing work throughout the UK.

Outside of work he is a keen Scuba Diver and PADI Dive Instructor and now proud owner of a classic 1947 BSA Motorcycle (any help with kick-starting would be welcome!)

Dr Sarah Davies
MBBCh (hons), MRCP, MRCGP, PGDip Diabetes
GP Partner, Cardiff
Primary Care Diabetes Lead, All Wales
Clinical Director Diabetes, Cardiff and Vale UHB
Diabetes UK Clinical Champion

Sarah is a GP Partner in Cardiff with a special interest in diabetes.  She has been a partner for 12 years in her practice which is in a highly deprived area of South Wales.   She is the All Wales lead for diabetes in primary care and Clinical Director for Diabetes in primary care for Cardiff and Vale UHB.  She is a Diabetes UK Clinical Champion, Primary Care Diabetes and Obesity Society committee member and a regular speaker on Diabetes.

Sarah is passionate about great diabetes care in the primary care setting and upskilling her colleague to feel confident and enthusiastic in this area.

Symposium Speaker
Dr Patrick Holmes
GPwER Diabetes, Darlington

Dr Patrick Holmes has worked until recently as a GP Partner in Darlington for over 26 years. He has contributed to regional healthcare planning, including over 20 years as a clinical commissioner with a focus on diabetes care.

 

He is  member of the MHRA expert advisory committee for Cardiology, Diabetes & Kidney Group ,and is an Associate Editor for Diabetic Medicine. He has previously held roles as a GP with Special Interest (GPwER) in Diabetes for County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust.

 

Alongside his clinical and research commitments, Dr Holmes co-founded Goggledocs Ltd, a medical education initiative using social media to support professional learning, and CVRMUK an organisation dedicated to improving managing Cardio-Renal-Metabolic conditions most effectively. He has also contributed to national guidance, including the UK Kidney Association’s recommendations on the use of SGLT-2 inhibitors in adults with kidney disease.

 

His main clinical interests include type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease.

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Wednesday 04 March 2026
Start Time: 19:30 |
Finish Time: 21:30
Availability
Attendees
Total Cost
 
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£0.00

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