Join us for our latest session in the Better Health & Care webinar series, where we explore innovative approaches to supporting people living with or at risk of type 2 and gestational diabetes, with a particular focus on stigma, education and long-term health outcomes.

The first presentation will discuss multimedia messaging to reduce diabetes-related stigma among women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Drawing on recent survey findings and prior studies, this work explores how tailored communications can counter harmful stereotypes, empower women and improve health engagement during and after pregnancy.

The second presentation will explore findings from a qualitative evaluation of Type 2 Take 2, a psychoeducational programme developed in collaboration with young adults living with type 2 diabetes. Designed to meet the unique needs of this age group, the initiative combines a dedicated community-based clinic with peer-led group education. It addresses challenges such as stigma, mental health, medication adherence and social isolation.

The session will delve into how this tailored approach was developed, the mechanisms that support its impact and how it can improve health engagement and reduce the risk of long-term complications among younger adults often underserved by conventional diabetes care.

Speakers

🔹 Angus Forbes, Professor of Diabetes Nursing, King’s College London

Professor Angus Forbes holds the FEND (Foundation of European Nurses in Diabetes) Chair of Clinical Diabetes Nursing at King’s College London and has an honorary post as a specialist diabetes nurse at King’s College Hospital.

Professor Forbes is an active researcher with multiple publications in diabetes, some current and previous projects include: a pan-European survey of diabetes nurses on the impact of COVID-19; diabetes prevention in women with GDM; preconception care in women with Type 2 diabetes; evaluating a psychologically modelled education intervention for young people with Type 1 diabetes; developing supportive interventions for adults with new-onset Type 1 diabetes; the relationship between cognitive impairment and diabetic retinopathy; glycaemic variability and mortality and older people with diabetes; the impact of lipohypertrophy on glucose variation in people with Type 1 diabetes; and a trial of virtual clinics to improve primary care- based diabetes outcomes.

🔹 Judith Parsons, Lecturer and Researcher in Women's Health in Long-Term Conditions, King’s College London

Dr Judith Parsons is a lecturer in Women’s Health in Long-term Conditions and an active health services researcher. She has expertise in psychoeducational and psychosocial intervention development and testing, including previous studies with young people with diabetes. She recently conducted a feasibility study testing a psycho educational intervention for youth with type 1 diabetes. More recently, she has worked on the development and evaluation of a psychoeducational intervention for young people with type 2 diabetes. She also conducts research into women and diabetes, particularly in relation to their reproductive health and psychosocial issues.

Who should attend?

This webinar is open to all but will be of most interest to researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and those interested in improving diabetes prevention, care and the lived experience of those living with diabetes. Whether you’re new to the Hub or already connected, this is a great opportunity to learn more and get involved.

Please note that this webinar will be recorded. The recording will be shared with those who signed up following the event.

Connect with us

X | Bluesky | LinkedIn | YouTube

Supporting the lived experiences of people with non-type 1 diabetes

Homelessness & multiple disadvantage: responses to address women's trauma