Academy™: An Online Diabetes Educational Programme for Healthcare Professionals

Abstract

The last decade has seen a rapid expansion in the use of technology by people living with Type 1 diabetes. But how should the information generated by this technology be interpreted and used to inform patient management?This is where Academy™ comes in, providing free certified education on best practice for using the plethora of options in diabetes technology. In this interview with EMJ, Pratik Choudhary, Professor of Diabetes, Leicester Diabetes Centre, University of Leicester, UK, and Chair of the Diabetes Technology Network-UK (DTN-UK), outlined the genesis and development of the Academy online platform, what it currently offers, and what is in the pipeline for this unique resource.