EXTOD: Next-Generation Exercise Solutions for Type 1 Diabetes

EXTOD: Next-Generation Exercise Solutions for Type 1 Diabetes
CPD Credits
Leonardo Hotel, Cheltenham
Fri 15 May 2026 09:00-17:00

Taking place on Friday 15th May in Cheltenham this EXTOD conference designed for Healthcare Professionals will be delivered by EXTOD and organised by SBK Healthcare. 


Take one day out to hear emerging data on innovative training strategies, glucose-response mechanisms and the real-world application of personalised exercise prescriptions. Designed for healthcare professionals who want to stay at the forefront, this dynamic forum offers an in-depth look at the next-generation solutions that are transforming and empowering safe and effective physical activity for people living with Type 1 Diabetes.


Transforming exercise for diabetes

Built on the strong foundation of the National and Regional EXTOD conferences, this next-generation, research-driven meeting spotlights the innovations redefining exercise management in Type 1 Diabetes. In just one day, you’ll gain access to breakthrough findings on novel training approaches, cutting-edge insights into glucose-response dynamics and the evolving science behind personalised exercise prescriptions.


 Created for healthcare professionals who want to lead rather than follow, this forward-looking forum provides a deep dive into the emerging tools, technologies and evidence shaping the future of safe, effective physical activity for people with Type 1 Diabetes.


 

Attend as a delegate

The agenda for this insightful one-day training course is currently being developed. If you would like to receive the full programme, once it is confirmed, please use the 'Reserve Place' button above. We will then send you the final agenda and speaker line-up.


Alternatively, you are able to make a confirmed booking using the 'Book Place' button above.  


We expect this dedicated conference will be very popular. If you are planning on attending, we encourage you to book or reserve a place as soon as possible. If you have any questions about attendance please email sophie.richardson@sbk-healthcare.co.uk  or call 01732 897788.


CPD accredited

The EXTOD Healthcare Professionals National Conference will be applying for CPD credits from The Federation of the Royal College of Physicians and certificates will be provided to all attendees.

Attend as a sponsor

We would be delighted to discuss all of the available opportunities for you to get involved. Please email sarah.kemm@sbk-healthcare.co.uk or call 01732 897788.

Hear from past attendees

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"Speakers all engaging and very informative. Explained complicated physiology very well"
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, EXTOD Healthcare Professionals Regional Conference 2025
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"Excellent insight and wealth of knowledge shared. Demystified the challenges"
- The Royal Free NHS Trust, EXTOD Healthcare Professionals Regional Conference 2025
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"Great conference, very informative but not overwhelming – I left feeling more confident and equipped to provide advice on exercise management in T1D"
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, EXTOD Healthcare Professionals Regional Conference 2025

EXTOD faculty

The content of this interactive study day will be evidence based and delivered by members of the EXTOD faculty, plus additional speakers who are all experts in T1D and exercise including:

Professor Rob Andrews

Associate Professor, University of Exeter and Honorary Consultant Physician
University of Exeter

Professor Parth Narendran

Diabetes Research Unit and the Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Service Lead
University of Birmingham and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Giorgio Carrieri

Lead Nurse, Children's Diabetes Team
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Claire Foster

Diabetes Dietitian
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Anne Marie Frohock

Lead Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dr Alistair Lumb

Consultant in Diabetes and Acute General Medicine
OCDEM, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Manyee Li

Specialist Dietitian (Diabetes/Sport & Exercise Medicine)
Queen Elizabeth Hospital (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust)

John Pemberton

Diabetes Dietitian
Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Francesca Annan

Lead Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
University College London Hospital's NHS Foundation Trust

Pete Davies

Patient with lived experience
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Dr Sam Botchey

Elite Sports Medicine & Longevity Expert
London, Windsor & Berkshire Clinics

Paul Coker

Diabetes Coach

Ross Mallen

Competitive Multi-discipline Cyclist
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Melanie Stephenson-Gray

Athlete and Registered Dietitian
Living with T1D
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Monika Jakiel-Rusin

Specialist Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Who came in 2024?

2024's EXTOD National conference brought together over 140 attendees who benefitted from a unique and engaging learning environment. This forum illustrated the practicalities of managing exercise in individuals living with diabetes, with case study presentations and interactive scenarios.

      We were joined by attendees with the following jobtitles:


  • Advanced Specialist Dietitian - Diabetes
  • ANP Diabetes
  • Associate Specialist
  • Clinical Governance Lead
  • Consultant
  • Consultant Diabetes and Endocrinology and General Medicine
  • Consultant Diabetologist
  • Consultant Endocrinologist
  • Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology
  • Consultant in Endocrinology & Diabetes
  • Consultant in Paediatric Diabetes
  • Consultant Paediatrician
  • Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist
  • Honorary Clinical Associate Professor & Simulation Training Lead for Clyde
  • Consultant Physician Diabetes and Endocrinology
  • Cystic Fibrosis Diabetes Dietitian
  • Cystic Fibrosis DSN
  • Diabetes Dietitian
  • Diabetes Dietitian & Supplementary Prescriber
  • Diabetes Educator
  • Diabetes Educator Nurse Facilitator
  • Diabetes Nurse
  • Diabetes Nurse Education Facilitator (Scotland & Northern Ireland)
  • Diabetes Specialist Dietitian
  • Diabetes Specialist Dietitian/Team Lead Diabetes Dietitian
  • Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Dietitian
  • Doctor
  • Junior Diabetes Speciaist Nurse
  • Lead Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
  • Paediatric Consultant
  • Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
  • Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist
  • Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Paediatric Diabetic Specialist Nurse
  • Paediatric Dietitian
  • Paediatric Registrar
  • Physician Associate
  • Registrar
  • Senior Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Senior Dietitian
  • Specialist DIabetes Dietitian
  • Specialist Dietitian
  • Speciality Doctor in Paediatrics
  • ST6 Paediatric Registrar

    From these organisations:


  • Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
  • Beacon Hospital Dublin
  • Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • GNCH Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Harrogate District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • HSE
  • James Paget University Hospital
  • Jersey Diabetes Centre
  • Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
  • NHS
  • NHS Borders
  • NHS Fife
  • NHS Forth Valley
  • NHS Grampian
  • NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
  • NHS Lanarkshire
  • NHS Lothian
  • North Cumbria Integrated Care
  • Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
  • Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Northumbria NHS Trust
  • Novo Nordisk
  • RVI
  • Sheffield Children's Hospital
  • Shropshire Health Community NHS Trust
  • Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
  • South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
  • States of Jersey
  • Strathmore Diabetes Centre
  • The James Cook University Hospital
  • UHDB NHS Trust
  • University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust
  • University Hospital Limerick
  • University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
  • University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
  • University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
  • University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
  • University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
  • Univesity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust


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 the 2024 conference held in Oxford:

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“Great conference, really useful general tips with useful overview of latest research and inspirational speakers. Really appreciated the signposting to available resources”
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“Really good content and informative. Good mix of lecture and workshop”
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“I loved the workshops as opportunities to practice what we had learnt in the lectures. These were great and well run”
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“Excellent content, found it really interesting and have learnt so much”
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“Excellent sessions, a lot packed in and learnt a lot and very inspired by the speakers!!”
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“Speakers were inspiring, extremely knowledgeable and great at sharing their enthusiasm and learning”
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“An excellent meeting. My understanding and management of issues around exercise has improved”
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“Great presentations and workshops. Speakers were happy to answer questions, interact with participants”
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Pricing structure

  • £335 + VAT - one day, full price for consultants and registrars
  • £295 + VAT - one day, full price for resident doctors
  • £245+VAT - one day full price for nurses and dietitians

We expect this conference will be very popular and so if you are planning on attending, we would encourage you to book or reserve a place as soon as possible. If you have any questions about attendance please email sophie.richardson@sbk-healthcare.co.uk or call 01732 897788.


Commercial companies are invited to sponsor this conference, please email sarah.kemm@sbk-healthcare.co.uk for details.

*The EXTOD Healthcare Professionals National Conference 2026 will be applying for CPD Credits from the Federation of the Royal College of Physicians and certificates will be provided to all attendees

Venue and Travel

Venue: Leonardo Hotel, Cheltenham

Address: Gloucester Rd, Cheltenham GL51 0TS

Telephone: 01242 232691


By train:

Cheltenham Spa station is 1.4 miles away.


By car:

2.6 miles from from Cheltenham City Centre, take the Promenade to Lansdown Road, continue to Gloucester Road, and follow to the fourth roundabout exit for the hotel. 

Parking is available at the hotel 


By air:

Bristol Airport is located 48.2 miles away, with straightforward access via a one-hour drive. 

For directions via google maps, please click here

Terms and conditions

Registration fees
You will be sent an instant payment option or invoice on registration. Your payment is required in advance. If your fee has not been received prior to the event, and you are not able to provide a PO or proof of payment, you will be asked to make a credit or debit card payment on the day.
 
Modify registration

To let us know if your details are not correct when you have already registered, please email bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk.
 
Cancellations and substitutions

A full refund of fees will be made only for cancellations received within the first 48 hours of the booking being made. Notice of cancellation must be received in writing by emailing the bookings team at SBK Healthcare. Should you need to cancel your registration after this date, the registration fee remains payable in its entirety although a substitution will be accepted and conference documentation will be provided. Substitution attendees for delegates unable to attend after registering are acceptable at any time.
 
Conference changes

It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the conference organisers to alter the content, speakers or the timing of the programme. We will endeavour to keep you abreast of such changes but any unavoidable change to the format will not constitute a reason to refund the fee. Should the event be postponed, we will endeavour to reschedule the event. If, for reasons beyond the control of the conference organiser, the event is cancelled, a full refund will be made. We do not accept any liability for any incurred costs resulting from a postponement or cancellation.
 
Certificate of attendance

A certificate for Continuing Professional Development will be given to every attendee, as a record of continuing professional training and development.
 
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Upcoming events:

These events are delivered by EXTOD, organised by SBK Healthcare with full details available to view on the Diabetes National Networking Forums website.


EXTOD Healthcare Professionals National Conference 2026

Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th November 2026, Village Hotel, Nottingham

A two day event for Healthcare Professionals to explore current evidence-based knowledge on managing Type 1 Diabetes




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.

Interested in having your own event, managed by us?

SBK Events also provides in-house forums. Working closely with you as the client we can research, produce, market and deliver the conference or online forum that best suits the audience and meets your goals.

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:
Sarah Kemm
Contact: 01732 897788
Email: sarah.kemm@sbk-events.co.uk


Supported by:

SBK Healthcare would like to thank Breakthrough T1D 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.