David is a retired GP from Bridgnorth Medical Practice, Shropshire, where he had responsibility for diabetes within the practice. More recently, David retired as a Specialist Doctor in Diabetes at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. David continues to work as an undergraduate clinical tutor at Keele University and examiner at Aston University. 

Since retiring as a GP, David has made several visits as a volunteer to a health clinic in rural Tanzania, providing advice on the running of the diabetes clinic. Diabetes education is an issue which David feels very passionate about, and is always happy to discuss, teach or write about diabetes!