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Recording

Managing your Wellbeing with Type 1 Diabetes Discovery Day

This is a recording of JDRF’s Virtual Discovery Event which took place on 10th January 2024. This event was designed for anyone living with type 1 diabetes who would like to learn more about managing their wellbeing across a variety of contexts. We explored approaches and ideas around the themes of nutrition, mental health, physical activity and socialising.
Content last reviewed and updated: 13.10.2025

10:02 – Welcome video, Introductions, Housekeeping, JDRF resources

14:26 – JDRF Research Update

21:27 – DiabetesChat – The Power of Peer Support

37:58 – The New Psychological Support Tool – DigiBete

01:06:10 –  Abbott Presentation

01:08:00 – Comfort Break. 2 min breathing exercise from digibete, followed by JDRF slides

01:14:20 –  Air Liquide Presentation

01:16:38 – Dexcom Presentation

01:19:21 – Pete Davies – 67 years living with Type 1

01:46:28 – Temi Olonisakin – managing my wellbeing with Type 1

02:01:57 – Insulet Presentation

02:04:40 Comfort Break. 2 min breathing exercise from digibete, followed by JDRF slides

02:10:00 Medtrum Presentation

02:13:00 Ypsomed Presentation

02:15:28 – Looking into the Wellbeing research with King’s College London

02:31:15 –Digibete video – Hedgehog with 1 min intro

02:36:05 – Lived Experience Panel – Temi, Tom Dean, Jimmy, Clare, Nicole, Emma

03:24:30 JDRF Close

03:28:27 Event Close

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