Exhibitors - United Through Diabetes Digital Hub
We are delighted to announce a huge line up of headline sponsors and exhibitors from across the diabetes industry, NHS and health sector.
The large, vibrant and exciting exhibition area will form the hub of the event where you will have the opportunity to meet and talk with visiting experts from leading diabetes technology companies about the latest CGM sensors, insulin pumps and blood-glucose meters. You can also put your questions to the visiting diabetes specialist nurses and consultants, dietitians, retinal screening, pharmacist and specialist podiatry teams.
We will also be joined by diabetes community groups, council and local government health teams and holistic practitioners who will be on hand to offer advice on health, lifestyle and diabetes-related products and services.
United Through Diabetes Digital Hub
Confirmed Exhibitors
Abbott Laboratories
Registration Sponsor and Headline Exhibitor
Abbott, the maker of the Freestyle Libre, joined us at United Through Diabetes as our Registration Sponsor and Headline Exhibitor. Abbott Laboratories create breakthrough products, in diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition and branded generic pharmaceuticals – that help you, your family and your community lead healthier lives, full of unlimited possibilities. Today, 115,000 of us are working to make a lasting impact on health in the more than 160 countries we serve.
Dexcom
Headline Exhibitor and Programme Streams Sponsor
Dexcom UK and Ireland develop and market real-time Continuous Glucose Monitoring (rtCGM) Systems for people living with diabetes on insulin. The company is a leader in transforming diabetes care and management through rtCGM technology. This technology enables healthcare professionals to support people living with diabetes, whilst taking control of their diabetes management. Dexcom focuses on better outcomes for patients, caregivers, and clinicians by delivering real-time CGM solutions and empowering the community to take control of diabetes.
Insulet
Sponsor of DRWF's 'Diabetes Research Village'
Insulet Corporation, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes. The Omnipod DASH® System and Omnipod 5® Automated Insulin Delivery System, are alternatives to traditional insulin delivery. With its simple, tubeless and waterproof* design, the Pod provides up to 3 days of continuous insulin delivery. *The Pod has a waterproof IP28 rating for up to 7.6 m for 60 min
Pukka Herbs
Hospitality Sponsor
We at Pukka are dedicated to crafting delicious organic teas, connecting people to the magical secrets of powerful herbs, from rise to rest. Our team of leading herbal experts blend the finest organic ingredients using a mastery of science, traditional and Ayurvedic wisdom to create a range of herbal symphonies that nurture with every delicious sip. Since our founding in 2001, we have ensured our organic ingredients are always sourced fairly, ethically, and sustainably from around the globe. This is guaranteed by Fair for Life and FairWild. Two of the fairest, most equitable and transparent fair-trade systems in the world. From giving 1% of annual sales to environmental courses, robust independent standards, recyclable packaging and home compostable tea bags, at Pukka we are passionate in our mission to do things differently to minimise our impact on the planet. One cup at a time.
Vertex
Media Sponsor
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people living with serious diseases. We are serial innovators, committed to developing medicines that treat the underlying cause of disease, not just the symptoms. Founded more than 30 years ago in Cambridge, USA, Vertex Global Headquarters are in Boston, USA, and the International headquarters are in London, England. Today, we have ~5,500 employees worldwide in 22 global office locations, and we operate in over 60 countries. We have dedicated research and development sites in San Diego, Boston, Rhode Island and Oxford (UK). Vertex is Media Sponsor of UTD24 allowing us to film and share the event programme. Vertex has no editorial input into the content of the event.
Medtronic
Headline Exhibitor
Medtronic Diabetes focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, Medtronic strives to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We’re committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions are designed to provide customers greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease
The Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN)
Cosyfeet
Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull Talking Therapies
Desmond
Our mission is to design, deliver and embed world-leading evidence-based education and support for people with or at risk of type 2 diabetes, and other long-term conditions. We pride ourselves on offering a world-class range of face-to-face and virtual group-based and digital programmes to support self-management for people who are at risk of developing or currently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and other long-term conditions. As well as, an exceptional standard of training and quality assurance for Educators who train with us to deliver our programmes. We put patients at the centre of everything we design and deliver, through continual service evaluation and development, ensuring our programmes are based on the latest evidence. Here at DESMOND we are known for our unique non-didactic, interactive delivery style and the strong philosophical underpinning that is paramount to the success of our programmes.
Diabetes Africa
Diabetes Africa is a non-profit organisation headquartered in the UK, active in Africa and in countries with African and Caribbean populations. Our mission is to eradicate diabetes and related diseases in people of Black, African, and African Caribbean heritage, globally. Using our expertise in healthcare, project management, creative media, marketing and communications, we support the development and management of projects in the field of awareness-raising, medical education, capacity building, and events. We also provide information and advice to decision-makers on a range of topics.
Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
DRWF is a registered charity set up in 1998 to raise awareness of all types of diabetes and associated complications; provide information and support to promote good self-management and to enhance quality of life. Whilst funding vital diabetes research to establish the causes, prevention and treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes; develop improved management and treatment options; and ultimately find a cure, we aim to ensure that people have access to the right information and support to develop a proactive self-care approach to successful self-management, to ensure that they are "staying well until a cure is found..."
Funky Pumpers
Funky Pumpers was established in 2011 and is co-owned by Debbie Jones and Mike O’Brien. Debbie’s son AJ, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2005. Funky Pumpers stock is driven by the needs and wishes of our customers. Our web site grows constantly, as we find more and more exciting and unusual products for both adults and children! Funky Pumpers aim isn’t just to provide a range and choice of products, we also love to support charities such as DRWF and JDRF. The team attend a variety of events up and down the country, these events are mainly organised by one of these wonderful charities. At these events we usually have a stand selling a range of our products. The stands are manned by the Funky Pumpers team, and we are almost always joined by other members of our family. We are always happy to have a chat, listen to your stories and share our experiences with you. Funky Pumpers range of products are not just for people living with Type 1 Diabetes, our products are for people with all types of Diabetes, including Type 2, Gestational, Lada and Mody.
Healthier You
Healthwatch Warwickshire
Healthwatch Warwickshire is your local health and social care champion. If you use GPs and hospitals, dentists, pharmacies, care homes or other support services, we want to hear about your experiences. We have the power to make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers listen to your feedback and improve standards of care. We also help people to find reliable and trustworthy information and advice.
InHealth Intelligence
The Arden, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme which is contracted to InHealth Intelligence, offers diabetic eye screening to anyone with diabetes who is 12 years old or over. InHealth is the UK’s largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions, making healthcare better by working with hospitals and commissioners across the NHS and independent sector.
Leicester Diabetes Centre
The Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) has become one of Europe's largest diabetes translational research, education, and training hubs, transforming lives and preventing long term conditions. Built around a core collaboration between the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and the University of Leicester (UofL), the LDC has established international reputation for cutting edge research, innovative education and training, and first-class clinical care, built on strong strategic partnerships across the NHS, academia, and industry. Leicester has a long track record of leading diabetes care and research but has seen its most notable development under the leadership of Professor Melanie Davies, CBE, and Professor Kamlesh Khunti, CBE, where it has grown in just 12 years from one dedicated research nurse to >250 colleagues across diverse disciplines.
The Lifestyle Club
Helen is a registered dietitian and Director of The Lifestyle Club (TLC), for the charity Public Health Collaboration. She followed careers in Information Technology consulting then secondary school education before completing an MSc in Human Nutrition in 2020. Having seen the devastation type 2 diabetes caused her dad, she is determined to raise awareness of the possibility of remission through diet and lifestyle approaches; empowering patients through quality education then supporting them to achieve their health goals. TLC is a health coaching service, available to Primary Care, for patients with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. TLC won the silver Primary Care Project of the Year at the HSJ Partnership Awards this year for its innovation and impact on patient outcomes.
Macular Society
The Macular Society is a charity dedicated to beating the fear and isolation of macular disease with world-class research, and the best advice and support. Every day, around 300 people are diagnosed with macular disease. It’s the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK. Macular disease is cruel and isolating. It steals your sight, your independence, and your ability to do the things you love. It can affect people of any age — even children — but not enough is known about why, and there is still no cure. There is only one way to Beat Macular Disease for good. We must fund much more research now, until we find a cure, or find treatments that stop it in its tracks. Together we can fund the research that will find the cure. Together we can make sure the next generation won’t have their sight, confidence, and love of life stolen from them by macular disease.
Noctura 400
The Noctura 400 Sleep Mask is a proven treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Oedema, the serious eyesight complications in people living with diabetes. The mask is used by patients at home every night during sleep and delivers a low level of light though closed eyelids to prevent the eyes from dark adapting. This manages the nocturnal oxygen demand of the retina during the night and avoids hypoxia, which is key in the development of retinopathy. Noctura 400 is a CE marked medical device that can be used at an earlier stage to prevent progression of the eye disease and avoid progression to more invasive and expensive treatments such as eye injections or laser. It is being evaluated by the NHS and is already available to interested patients through our website noctura.com PolyPhotonix Medical, the manufacturer, is a small UK company developing bio-photonic devices using light to save sight.
Revolve Comics
Revolve Comics is a comic book publisher housed in Northern Ireland that specialises in educational comics.
Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)
We are the UK's leading sight loss charity, providing expert information, training and advice to businesses and professionals working with people with sight loss.
South Asian Health Foundation
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trusts provides a wide range of mental health, physical health and learning disability services for people across Hampshire. We have a team of more than 7,600 staff who work from over 200 sites. We serve a population of around 1.5million people, with care available for every stage of their lives. Our aim is to work alongside the people we support and our health and care partners, to constantly improve and deliver the best possible care.
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
The Dietetic Service at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust provides inpatient services to adults with a wide variety of nutritional needs at George Eliot Hospital, Warwick Hospital and Leamington Spa Hospital. We deliver evidence-based dietary advice to patients and their carers for many conditions. As well as providing a service to inpatients, we run numerous hospital-based outpatient clinics.
Uniquely Health
Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service
Xyla
XYLA is an integrated healthcare solution that improves people’s lives and alleviates the demands of the UK healthcare system. Our services help people avoid hospital or accelerate them safely through it, with specialist support in their community or home whenever needed. We are dedicated to providing the best healthcare solutions in and out of hospital settings. From community-based programmes designed to improve people’s health and wellbeing, to conveniently located centres for diagnostics and scheduled appointments. Services provided by XYLA nationally are: Integrated Lifestyle Services, Diabetes Services, Weight Management, Smoking Cessation, Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Health Coaching, Workplace Health.
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