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Home > News & events > Information events > Physical Activity, Movement and Type 1 Diabetes – JDRF Virtual Discovery Event, February 2023
We discussed the different tools and techniques that can be used to help tackle physical activity and movement more effectively to enhance overall enjoyment.
Type 1 technology companies will speak about the different tech available that can help manage your type 1 whilst keeping active. Given how varied technology can be it will be an opportunity for the community to discover what best works for them and to ask any questions you might have.
During the session experts talk through a few key topics including:
The impact of physical activity and movement on type 1 diabetes
This is an event aimed at everyone living with type 1 diabetes, whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with type 1 for many years.
00:00 Welcome & Introductions
06:57 Strategies beyond exercise to become more physically active, Dr Matt Campbell
28:05 EXTOD Principles, Anne – Marie Frohock & Prof Rob Andrews
58:56 Medtrum Presentation
1:01:48 Insulet Presentation
1:06:10 Dexcom Presentation
1:08:21 Nutrition for Sport & Physical Activity, Nusrat Kausar
1:31:00 Air Liquide Presentation
1:35:00 Abbott Presentation
1:36:52 Hannah McCook (Pro Golfer), Hannah McCook
2:04:32 Khalid Keshta (High Intensity – Weight Training), Khalid Keshta
2:26:05 Lived Experience Panel: Julie, Khalid, Chris B, Hannah M, Andy, Nia, Natalie
2:57:22 JDRF Updates & Close (FAW Resources/Guidelines), Chris Bright, JDRF
3:05:33 Event close
Sign up for our free event on Saturday 21 June in Newcastle upon Tyne for a day filled with education, empowerment and community.
Join us on Saturday 10 May for our family-friendly Belfast Discovery Day and Technology Exhibition event to explore the world of T1D.
Watch the video of our virtual event from March 2025 to learn more about T1D research and the work we are doing to drive breakthroughs towards cures for T1D.
On 12 November 2024 we held an informative virtual event dedicated to discussing how you can advocate for yourself with type 1 diabetes.
