The Association of British Clinical Diabetologists

The Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) is the national organisation of Consultant Physicians in Britain who specialise in Diabetes Mellitus.

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6th Joint Meeting of ABCD & UKKA 2023

The past few years have seen advances in research that impact people with diabetes and kidney disease. This 6th Joint Meeting of ABCD & UKKA will highlight recent research and the findings of long-awaited trials, such as STOP ACE. 
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Webinar: Current management of chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes

In the third of the 2023 ABCD webinar series, please join Professor Paul Cockwell to discuss management of chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes.
The development of chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes has a profound impact on…

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ABCD Consultant Development Programme (CDP) 2023

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The ABCD Consultant Development Programme (CDP) is designed to provide SpRs and newly-appointed consultants with the opportunity to explore the non-clinical aspects and challenges of being both a leader and a clinician. The ABCD CDP, which has…

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EXTOD Healthcare Professionals Conference 2023

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Thursday 9th - Friday 10th November 2023, Oxford
EXTOD Conference returns in 2023 with a new and extended format. 
This two-day conference will cover the core learning of previous EXTOD conferences, and will also offer an advanced second day to…

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Announcements

DHSC issue National Patient Safety Alert regarding shortage of GLP-1 RAs

Professor Ketan Dhatariya, Consultant in diabetes and endocrinology, honorary professor of medicine,

The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) have issued a National Patient Safety Alert regarding the shortage of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs).  A summary of the…

MSN - GLP-1 receptor agonists used in the management of type 2 diabetes

Professor Ketan Dhatariya, Consultant in diabetes and endocrinology, honorary professor of medicine,

Medicine Supply Notification GLP-1 receptor agonists* used in the management of type 2 diabetes MSN/2023/061 Tier 3 – high impact** Date of issue: 27/06/2023 Link: Medicines Supply Tool Summary There…

Joint ABCD and PCDS guidance: GLP-1 receptor agonist national shortage

Professor Ketan Dhatariya, Consultant in diabetes and endocrinology, honorary professor of medicine,

The Primary Care Diabetes Society (PCDS) and Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) are very concerned about the ongoing national shortage affecting the availability of GLP-1 receptor…

2023 Endocrinology & Diabetes Specialty Certificate Examination - 14th June

Professor Ketan Dhatariya, Consultant in diabetes and endocrinology, honorary professor of medicine,

The 2023 Endocrinology & Diabetes Specialty Certificate Examination is proceeding as scheduled on 14th June 2023.   The MRCP(UK) (Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United…

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Professional Development

Consultants in diabetes today provide vital clinical and strategic leadership within their Trusts, both as clinical and medical directors, and in a variety of roles in the wider health economy. In addition to continuous professional development, which all healthcare professionals are required to complete, ABCD encourages its members to engage in continuing personal development, providing a range of development opportunities for those who might wish to take on leadership roles in the future.
Professional Development

Resources

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ABCD worldwide audits

Worldwide audit of new diabetes therapies
ABCD worldwide audits

Research Grants

We are proud to re-advertise the clinical grant funding scheme from The Diabetes Care Trust and The Association of British Clinical Diabetologists for high quality clinically based studies costing up to £50,000 relating to the management and care of people with diabetes. Applicants should be in the early stages of their career.
Research Grants

Become a Member

The Association of British Clinical Diabetologists is the national organisation of Consultant Physicians in Britain who specialise in Diabetes Mellitus. Most are also Acute General Physicians, and many are also Specialists in Endocrinology and Lipid Metabolism.

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ABCD Corporate Pharma Sponsors

Gold

  • AstraZeneca UK
  • Eli Lilly and Company
  • Sanofi

Silver

  • A Menarini Farmaceutica Internazionale SRL

ABCD Corporate Pump & Device Sponsors

Gold

  • Abbott
  • Dexcom
  • GlucoRx Ltd
  • Insulet International
  • Ypsomed Ltd

Silver

  • A. Menarini Diagnostics
  • Air Liquide Healthcare Ltd
  • Medtronic Limited
  • Medtrum Ltd

Bronze

  • Roche Diabetes Care

Contact

Address for correspondence: 
ABCD (Diabetes Care) Ltd, 483 Green Lanes, London, N13 4BS

Telephone: 01675 477602
Email: info@abcd.care

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ABCD (Diabetes Care) is a company limited by shares in England and Wales under company number 7270377, whose registered address is Sterling House, 1 Sheepscar Court, Meanwood Road, Leeds LS7 2BB. Diabetes Care Trust (ABCD) is a registered charity number 1139057, a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales under company number 74248361,whose registered address is Sterling House, 1 Sheepscar Court, Meanwood Road, Leeds LS7 2BB. ABCD (Diabetes Care) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Diabetes Care Trust (ABCD) Ltd