Virtual event

31/03/2026, 18:30 BST (UK)

Black voices in diabetes research: how they save lives

Research plays a vital role in shaping how diabetes is diagnosed, treated, and prevented. But not all communities are equally represented in research, and this can lead to gaps in care, delayed diagnoses, and poorer health outcomes for Black populations.

24/03/2026, 18:30 GMT (UK)

PCOS, contraception and diabetes

Hormones can influence your blood sugar, weight, mood, and overall health. For women living with diabetes, conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome and contraception choices can make managing daily health more complex. Yet these topics are sometimes overlooked in routine care.

17/03/2026, 18:30 GMT (UK)

Menopause and diabetes (Part 2)

Menopause matters in diabetes care. Hot flushes aren’t the only sign of the menopause. Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect insulin resistance, glucose levels, sleep, mood and weight. For women living with diabetes, these changes can make management more complex. For healthcare professionals, they are often not fully explored in routine consultations.

So there’s another kind of Type 1 diabetes?

Join us on Thursday 2nd of October as Diabetes Health Matters returns with a session exploring new research on Type 1 diabetes.

Diabetes and African and Caribbean foods

During the event, Shola will answer questions about traditional foods, dietary practices, and provide practical tips for managing diabetes while enjoying culturally rich cuisines. This webinar is a must-attend for healthcare professionals, individuals living with diabetes, and anyone interested in the intersection of cultural foods and diabetes management.

Who owns your diabetes?

Understanding and owning your diabetes means staying engaged, making healthy lifestyle choices, and utilising support systems that resonate with your cultural background and values.

Don't miss this opportunity to take charge of your health and learn how to own your diabetes with confidence and clarity!

Preventing Type 2 diabetes

Understanding and owning your diabetes means staying engaged, making healthy lifestyle choices, and utilising support systems that resonate with your cultural background and values.

Don't miss this opportunity to take charge of your health and learn how to own your diabetes with confidence and clarity!

20/03/2025, 18:30 GMT

Your questions answered: Diabetes and African/Caribbean foods

In this event, Dr. Joan St John is joined by expert dietitian Jasmine Carbon, Founder of Carbon Nutrition, who shares valuable insights on how our cultural food choices can impact diabetes.

27/03/2025, 18:30 GMT

Diabetes and obesity

Join Dr Joan St John and Debbie Musendeki, Obesity Clinical Lead Nurse at Luton and Dunstable Hospital, for an informative and supportive session on diabetes and obesity, its causes, and how small changes can lead to big health benefits.

24/04/2025, 18:30 BST

Diabetes and fertility

What’s the impact of diabetes on fertility? Perhaps more than you think.

Join Dr Joan St John and our expert guest Dr Isioma Dianne Okolo, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, for a focused conversation on how diabetes and insulin resistance can affect fertility in both men and women.