Angus Forbes

Angus Forbes is a Professor & Chair of Clinical Diabetes Nursing, specializing in chronic disease management, healthcare delivery improvement, and e-health methods for diabetes care. His research focuses on diabetes care interventions, particularly gestational diabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes management, and patient self-care behaviors. He has led 44 research projects, including initiatives like CO-LIPOD and DIME Digital, and has authored over 145 peer-reviewed articles. Forbes holds the prestigious Fellowship of the European Academy of Nursing Science and has contributed to over 70 international peer-review activities. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals targeting health and well-being.

Research Projects:

• CO-LIPOD: Co-designing strategies for insulin-mediated lipohypertrophy management (NIHR-funded)
• Multi-method interventions for diabetes prevention in women with gestational diabetes (Diabetes UK-funded)
• Health Outcomes Observatory (EU-funded)

Key Contributions:

• Developed the DIME digital assistant for insulin self-management education
• Co-designed interventions addressing insulin errors in hospitals
• Explored psychosocial impacts of diabetes on sexual health and physical activity

Awards and Recognition:

• Fellow of the European Academy of Nursing Science (FEANS)
• Recipient of a prize for co-designed interventions in type 1 diabetes care

Grants and Collaborations:

• NIHR, Diabetes UK, EU Commission
• Cross-disciplinary teams with clinical and academic partners globally