From Diagnosis to Triathlete: A Young Girl’s Inspiring Diabetes and Exercise Journey

From Diagnosis to Triathlete: A Young Girl’s Inspiring Diabetes and Exercise Journey
Online 1 CPD Hour Free
Webinar, 1 CPD Hour
Thu 18 Dec 2025 14:15-15:15

Finding the sunshine beyond the storm: Caitlin’s journey with Type 1 diabetes 

Join us for an uplifting one-hour webinar as we hear from Caitlin, a remarkable young athlete living with Type 1 diabetes, and her family, as they share their inspiring journey together. After contracting Covid-19, Caitlin was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, a life-changing experience that she has faced with courage, positivity and determination. Now a dedicated triathlete and sports ambassador, Caitlin uses her passion for sport to help manage her diabetes, proving that challenges can become opportunities for growth.


  • Places are free and you can attend this webinar live or on-demand after it takes place
  • Don’t forget to check your junk folder if you don’t receive your registration email

This free to attend, one hour webinar is part of our patient story-led webinar series designed for NHS professionals to attend during the festive season. They are all created to highlight opportunities for improvement, and celebrate the outstanding work carried out by NHS staff. 

1 hour Continuing Professional Development: what you will learn

In conversation with Diabetes Dietitian, John Pemberton, Caitlin and her parents will reflect on the highs and lows of her Type 1 diabetes journey — an honest and uplifting discussion designed to both inform and inspire. This webinar will focus on: 


  • The patient perspective on living with Type 1 diabetes
  • How family support, sport, and professional guidance empower self-management
  • The vital role of multidisciplinary teamwork in improving outcomes and wellbeing

Join our 1-hour webinar: Designed with convenience and impact in mind

Explore a real-life experience which demonstrates Caitlin and her family’s resilience in navigating the challenges of Type 1 diabetes whilst still embracing opportunities along the way: 


  • 30-minute interview with Caitlin and her parents, Anne-Louise and John Pridden led by John Pemberton  
  • Live opportunity to ask questions and join the discussion using the webinar chat box
  • Time to reflect on the patient’s experiences to better inform your own clinical practice
  • Can’t make the live event? Register today to access the full session on-demand at your convenience

With thanks to the NHS this Festive Season

SBK Healthcare are pleased to share these patient stories to inspire and instigate real change. As an NHS professional, this is a great opportunity to hear how your work is affecting real people. 


Since the pandemic, SBK Healthcare has offered free webinars to the NHS as a heartfelt thank you for the compassion, commitment and tireless effort of healthcare professionals across the UK. These webinars can be viewed as videos free and on-demand, and are featured on the Diabetes On-Demand page


FREE for all NHS professionals

2:15
Introduction and instructions
John Pemberton, Diabetes Specialist Dietitian, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
2:20
Explore an inspiring patient journey from Type 1 diabetes diagnosis to sports ambassador
  • Understand the patient and family experience of living with Type 1 diabetes
  • Explore how sport and structured routines can support diabetes management
  • Recognise the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in improving patient outcomes
  • Identify practical strategies to empower young people to self-manage with confidence
  • Reflect on how positive communication and shared decision-making enhance care and wellbeing
Caitlin, Patient with Lived Experience, Anne-Louise, Parent and John Pridden, Parent
2:50
Question and answer session
  • Your webinar leader John Pemberton, will use this time with Caitlin and her family to answer your questions raised in the chatbox throughout the presentation
3:15
Close of webinar

With thanks to the speakers

Gain invaluable insight into the real-life impact of patient-centred care from:

John Pemberton

Diabetes Specialist Dietitian
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
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Caitlin Pridden

Patient with Lived Experience
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Anne-Louise Pridden

Parent
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John Pridden

Parent

Free NHS attendance

  • Everyone welcome – please pass onto anyone this may be of interest to

How this online webinar will work

Once you have booked your place, SBK Healthcare will correspond with you using the email address you provided at the time of booking. Within one week of the online training taking place, you will be sent final details of the course including the full agenda, programme timings and your Zoom joining instructions. This email will include a joining link that can be used to access the course.


If you have not received your email two days before your event, do check your junk folder then contact SBK Healthcare on 01732 897788.


Practice sessions are available. If you would like to attend a zoom practice session before the event takes place, please let us know by emailing bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk. You will have the opportunity to meet an SBK Healthcare staff member who will ensure you are able to access zoom, that your camera and microphone work and you are fully set-up for the day. This is optional but if you do wish to attend, please use the same device that you plan to use on the day.


On the day, when registration starts, you will be able to join the course by initially entering a waiting room when there may be a short wait. The forum will include screen breaks, as well as topic themed interactive sessions which will take place in the breakout rooms.


Click here to view the specially created 5-minute video that will walk you through how to get the most out of attending your SBK Healthcare interactive online forum.


Supporting NHS professionals

This patient story is being shared to inspire and instigate real change. As an NHS professional, this is a great opportunity for you to hear how your work is affecting real people. 


Since the pandemic, SBK Healthcare has offered free festive webinars to the NHS as a heartfelt thank you for the compassion, commitment, and tireless effort of healthcare professionals across the UK.


These webinars can be viewed as videos free and on-demand, and include:


  • Building Psychological Resilience Skills for NHS Professionals
  • Psychological Resilience Skills II – Embedding your Techniques
  • Building Resilience for Redeployment during COVID 19
  • Compassionate Leadership Skills for NHS Frontline Staff
  • Engaging your Team to Stay Motivated during COVID 19
  • Handling and Responding to Difficult Conversations
  • How to Sleep Better during COVID-19 for NHS Frontline Staff
  • Managing Anxiety at Work for NHS Frontline Staff
  • Managing Burnout for Frontline NHS Staff during COVID-19
  • Managing Conflict on the NHS Frontline
  • Recognising and Reducing Stress for NHS Frontline Staff


View the full list of upcoming and on-demand webinars featured on the SBK Healthcare homepage.