A core clinical programme for the next generation of diabetes care
EXTOD HCP: Fundamentals in Exercise and Type 1 Diabetes Care was delivered by EXTOD and organised by SBK Healthcare. This one-day training event was designed to equip healthcare professionals who are new to the topic or looking for a clear refresher with the core principles, practical tools, and confidence to support people with Type 1 diabetes to exercise safely and effectively.
Attendees working in both adult and paediatric care left with a strong foundation in the basics of glucose management around exercise, plus clear, usable advice to apply in clinical conversations straight away.
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Summit highlights
Practical, evidence-based fundamentals in exercise and Type 1 diabetes care
EXTOD HCP: Fundamentals provided participants with essential, evidence-based knowledge on managing Type 1 diabetes around exercise. On the day the delegates heard from leading clinicians and researchers, learnt directly from lived experience, and took away simple, structured strategies to use immediately in practice.
This was an ideal day if you:
- are early in your career or new to diabetes and exercise support
- want a step-by-step introduction to safe exercise guidance in T1D
- would benefit from practical examples, case studies and interactive learning
Learning themes
A beginner-friendly, practical training day for healthcare professionals.
Within this supportive environment for peer learning, networking and confidence-building, attendees left better equipped to support people with Type 1 diabetes to exercise safely and confidently. Key learning points included:
Introductory case study-led sessions on:
- The key challenges people with Type 1 diabetes face when exercising
- Diabetes management insight from someone who exercises regularly with Type 1 diabetes
- Understanding exercise settings for pump and closed loop systems, and how to use them in practice
Fundamental workshops on:
- Assessment, starting advice and using CGM for exercise
- Basic insulin adjustments to improve glucose control around activity
- Using exercise as a tool for glucose management, including defining, applying and refining approaches
Practical discussion-based sessions on:
- Sports nutrition essentials, including carbohydrate and protein to fuel performance and recovery
- Supporting different exercise types across the week
- Motivation and safety, helping people who are overweight to start and maintain exercise
CPD accredited
The EXTOD Healthcare Professionals National Conference applied for CPD credits from Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK, and certificates were provided to all attendees.
With thanks to the sponsors
We would like to thank Insulet, maker of Omnipod and Minimed for sponsoring this unique forum.
Invitation to sponsor
If you would like to be part of these leading events attended by over 250 healthcare professionals in 2025, please email vanessa.pearce@sbk-healthcare.co.uk or call 01732 897788.
| 8:30 |
Registration and refreshments
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| 9:00 |
EXTOD HCP Welcome
Anne Marie Frohock, Lead Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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| 9:15 |
The challenges of exercise with Type 1 diabetes
Professor Rob Andrews, Associate Professor, University of Exeter and Honorary Consultant Physician, University of Exeter and Dr Matt Cocks, Exercise Physiology Lecturer, Liverpool John Moores University
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| 10:15 |
Industry partner presentations: Discover the latest developments in diabetes treatments
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| 10:45 |
Networking break
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| 11:10 |
Workshops 1: Before exercise
Attendees will be divided into small groups to allow for detailed discussion in this workshop.
Led by the EXTOD faculty members
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| 12:25 |
Lunch and networking break
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| 13.25 |
Workshops 2: During exercise
Attendees will be divided into small groups to allow for detailed discussion in this workshop.
Led by the EXTOD faculty members
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| 14.40 |
Networking break
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| 15.00 |
Workshops 3: After exercise
Attendees will be divided into small groups to allow for detailed discussion in this workshop.
Led by the EXTOD faculty members
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| 4:00 |
Annual review of research in T1 Diabetes
Professor Rob Andrews, Associate Professor, University of Exeter and Honorary Consultant Physician, University of Exeter
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| 4:30 |
Summary and close of day
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EXTOD clinical faculty
The EXTOD Faculty Clinical Educators brought together experienced healthcare professionals and people with lived experience who actively support individuals with Type 1 diabetes to exercise safely and confidently. Drawing on frontline clinical practice, education and patient engagement, the faculty focused on translating evidence into practical, person-centred advice that works in real-world settings.
Throughout the day, faculty members led interactive workshops and discussions, sharing practical strategies for glucose management before, during and after exercise, addressing common challenges faced in clinic, and supporting healthcare professionals to deliver confident, consistent and supportive exercise guidance.
EXTOD Faculty members presenting on the day included:
Matthew Cocks
Reader in Exercise Physiology
Liverpool John Moores University
Ross Mallen
Competitive Multi-discipline Cyclist
Andrea Miller
Diabetes Dietitian
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Paul Coker
T1D Veteran (49 years), Extreme-altitude Climber, Runner & PhD Researcher
Swansea University
Dr Matthew Cox
Reader in Exercise Physiology
Liverpool John Moores University
Who came?
Attendees came together at this one-day forum to benefit from a welcoming, highly practical learning environment designed to build confidence in delivering exercise guidance in Type 1 diabetes. This event was ideal for:
- Diabetologists
- Diabetes Specialist Nurses
- Dietitians
- Paediatricians
- Sports Physicians
- Diabetes Specialist Registrars and clinicians in training
Attendee feedback
EXTOD National Conference has taken place since 2017, providing attendees with knowledge, inspiration, and a practical understanding of how to support Type 1 patients to undertake safe and effective exercise. Over 1,300 people have benefited from this unique education to-date, and here are just a few quotes from their experience at EXTOD 2025 forums:
With thanks to the sponsors
Insulet Corporation, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes. The Omnipod DASH® System and Omnipod 5® Automated Insulin Delivery System, are alternatives to traditional insulin delivery. With its simple, tubeless and waterproof* design, the Pod provides up to 3 days of continuous insulin delivery.
*The Pod has a waterproof IP28 rating for up to 7.6 m for 60 min
MiniMed is the complete insulin delivery company. Built around one belief: that technology should ease the burden of diabetes.
So that every day is a better day. Days when diabetes fades into the background and life takes the lead. Joyful, messy, fully lived days - when things feel lighter, easier, more possible. Those are the days we’re here to make real.
Why sponsor?
Our role at SBK Events is to bring industry together with healthcare professionals so that you can educate and inform your audience. These trail-blazing diabetes delivery forums offering dedicated presentation, Q&A, networking and discussion time, each sponsor will be full immersed into the event and able to effectively engage with your NHS audience.
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Reach out today
If you would like more information on our sponsorship options an in-house forum or if you wish to discuss your needs and what solutions may be appropriate for your business, please contact:
Vanessa Pearce
Telephone: 01732 897788
Email: vanessa.pearce@sbk-healthcare.co.uk
Supported by:
SBK Healthcare would like to thank Breakthrough T1D and Diabetes UK for their continued support.
Breakthrough T1D, the leading global type 1 diabetes charity, works every day to help people live better with the condition, prevent people ever developing it and one day, find cures.
Diabetes UK, the leading charity for people living with diabetes in the UK. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm.
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