Managing Diabetes in Primary Care: Q&A

In this recorded Lunchtime Health News Q&A session, Independent Nurse Specialist in Diabetes Management and Education Sonia Willis joins Health Academy Clinical Trainer Alys Bunce to discuss how practice nurses and other primary care clinicians can apply current diabetes guidance safely and confidently in day-to-day practice. The session looks at practical approaches to diabetes reviews, ongoing management, and supporting people living with diabetes in primary care.

This session is designed for practice nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and other primary care clinicians involved in supporting people living with diabetes.

Topics covered include:

• Current priorities in diabetes management following recent NICE guidance updates
• How to translate guidance and protocols into practical, real-world care
• Common challenges in primary care and how to approach them with confidence
• Supporting safe, effective, and person-centred diabetes care
• Practical considerations for day-to-day diabetes reviews and ongoing management

About our expert:

Sonia Willis has over 30 years’ experience in diabetes management and education across primary and specialist care. She continues to work clinically in general practice and is the founder of DiabEasy as 123, where she shares practical diabetes education for healthcare professionals.

About our host:

Alys Bunce is a Health Academy Clinical Trainer and experienced educator specialising in Travel Health and Immunisation. She is known for delivering practical, accessible clinical education for healthcare professionals.

Originally recorded live as a Health Academy Lunchtime Health News Session – Monday 29th June 2026.

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