On the most important day in the Diabetes Calendar we wanted to reach out to the community and ask them to share their messages for World Diabetes Day 2018. Much of our work is about inspiring our community into believing that this chronic medical condition won’t hold you back in your football, and in your … More World Diabetes Day 2018
Check out this short video of the UK DiaEuro Journey in 2018… A huge thank you to our main sponsor Dexcom who’s support was vital in getting us there and to everyone else who played their part. We couldn’t have done it without your contributions! We want to continue this journey into 2019 so if … More DiaEuro 2018… The Story by Video
It’s been a while since I got myself 5 or 10 minutes to write something for the blog but I felt my recent trip to the Diabetes Junior Cup was well worth finding it… I thought to convey the trip I’d pose myself a few questions which helped me tell the story and purpose behind … More Diabetes Junior Cup 2018
My name is Jo Hanna and I am one of the Diabetes Dietitians working at Poole Hospital but also a huge exercise enthusiast! I’ve been a Dietitian for 8 years now and working in diabetes for 5. Secretly I always wanted to be a Sports Dietitian working for Manchester United! I grew up playing football … More Food Series Part 1 – Healthy Eating: Getting the balance right
Well… What a journey that was! I think it surpassed all of our expectations from a management, coaching and playing perspective and I couldn’t be prouder of how everyone equipped themselves with the whole experience. With this blog I wanted to let the players share their thoughts on what DiaEuro meant to them and I’ll … More DiaEuro 2018: The Players’ View
Well here we are!!! It’s 3 days until we play our first match and after months of talking about this momentous project, it’s happening this weekend. The UK will be represented at the European Futsal Championships for people with Diabetes, for the very first time ( DiaEuro 2018 , http://www.diaeuro.org ). I wake up every … More The Adventure Awaits… DiaEuro 2018
As it’s the end of #DiabetesWeek I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to share a blog about the completion of my 2017/18 season… A season of complete contrasts! July 2017… As pre – season begins for most players and clubs involved in Football, I was in a plaster cast contemplating how this had … More Chris Bright: Reviewing the 2017/18 Season
After months of phone calls, organising, negotiating and talking about #SporT1Day, May the 13th 2018 has been and gone…….But what a day!!! It was our first foray into creating an event which provided education and inspiration in one big dose! Before I even start talking about the day I’d like to say a big thank … More The First #SporT1Day Conference: Organiser’s Perspective (Chris Bright)
Hi guys, just thought I’d write a blog post reflecting on my experience at the #SporT1Day conference that happened on the 13th May. The conference gave the chance for several speakers including myself, to cover a range of topics that impact type 1 diabetes. I wanted to write this post to share my opinions about … More #SporT1Day Reaction: One of the Speakers (Alex Richards)
After months of behind the scenes work from myself, Ferenc Nagy and the wonderful Andrewartha family, who star in the documentary, we have now finally launched the #WalkInOurBoots campaign to raise awareness of Type 1 Diabetes in Football. TDFC wanted to showcase what life was like for a young footballer living with the condition and … More #WalkInOurBoots (24 hours in the life of a Diabetic Footballer)
