Joining us at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2026 is an investment in your growth, your patients and the future of diabetes care.
It’s the essential annual gathering for everyone dedicated to improving lives and advancing patient outcomes. If you're involved in the prevention, treatment, or management of diabetes, we want you to be there.
We’ll be applying for accreditation with the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom (RCP), offering up to 18 CPD credits to support you in your professional development.
Curated to highlight leading voices in diabetes care and research. From keynote lectures to hands-on workshops, each session is designed to build confidence and strengthen your practice.
Experience the latest treatments and technologies as they come to life across both sponsored sessions and the Exhibition Hall. Meet with organisations from across the community, all committed to helping your patients live healthier, happier lives.
Be inspired by the most respected voices in diabetes care and research. From psychology and podiatry to clinical science and primary care, our speakers represent every area of the field. Join us as world-leading consultants reveal what’s next for diabetes care.
See pioneering research brought to life in bite-sized sessions led by the people driving progress. Explore topics from basic science to mental health, and connect directly with those who can help enhance your own work.
Join a vibrant community of over 2,000 professionals. Whether through informal conversations or one of our Professional interest network groups, you can share experiences, exchange ideas and find support.
Our conference brings together healthcare professionals and researchers from every specialty of diabetes care, at every stage of their careers. Each specialty brings unique experiences, skills and perspectives but we’re all united by one goal: making a difference for those living with diabetes.
From leading experts to frontline specialists and researchers, the programme unites respected voices across diabetes care, offering sessions and conversations that reveal what’s working, what’s changing, and what’s coming next for innovation ahead.
With sessions on AI in care, CGM in inpatient settings, GLP-1s, foot health, mental health, and more, the 2026 programme is packed with forward-looking topics that tackle both emerging science and real-world challenges.
Behind the programme is a multidisciplinary team of GPs, consultants, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, and researchers who drive diabetes care nationwide, shaping every element to reflect real practice and the challenges professionals face daily.