Renal KSS Brighton SPR Training Day - 16 December 2025 (Part 2)

Agenda

Time

Session

09:30 – 09:45

Welcome & Introduction

09:45 – 10:30

Pathophysiology & Natural History of DKD

To cover:

• Mechanisms of hyperglycemia-induced kidney damage
• Role of genetics, inflammation, and metabolic factors
• Progression from microalbuminuria to ESRD
• Risk factors and predictors of progression

10:30 – 11:15

Diagnosis & Early Detection of DKD

To Cover:

Screening and Early Detection of DKD

• Albuminuria, eGFR trends, and biomarkers
• Pitfalls in interpreting results in diabetic patients

Differentiating Diabetic Kidney Disease from Other Renal Pathologies

• Clinical clues, imaging, and when to biopsy

11:15 – 11:30

Coffee / Networking Break

11:30 – 12:15

Glycemic Management in CKD

To cover:

• Insulin and non-insulin therapies
• Adjusting doses in CKD stages
• Hypoglycemia risks

12:15 – 13:00

Renoprotective Therapies Beyond Glucose Control

To Cover:

• SGLT2 inhibitors
• GLP-1 receptor agonists
• Non-steroidal MRAs (finerenone, etc.)
• ACEi/ARB optimization

13:00 – 13:45

Lunch

13:45 – 14:30

Hypertension, Lipids & CV Risk in Diabetes + CKD

To cover:

Targets, drug choices, and controversies

14:30 – 15:15

Diabetes and Kidney Transplantation

To Cover:

• Pre-transplant assessment
• Post-transplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM)
• Outcomes and management

15:15 – 15:30

Tea Break

15:30 – 16:15

Case-Based Interactive Workshop

3 CASES To Cover:

Glycemic control challenges in CKD

Glycemic control challenges in HD/PD

Glycemic control challenges in transplant

Panel: Nephrologist, Diabetologist, Pharmacist, Dietitian

16:15 – 16:30

Closing Remarks & Key Takeaways