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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
Join our family-friendly Discovery Day and Technology Exhibition in Falkirk on Saturday 29 March for an event dedicated to exploring the world of type 1 diabetes.
Join our virtual event on 4 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.
This is a recording of our online event that took place in January 2024, covering themes of nutrition, mental health, physical activity and socialising.