Thriveabetes 2026 Sessions & Schedule
The Thriveabetes Programme is a full day of sessions. Conference check-in will begin at 9:15 am.
About the Thriveabetes Sessions:
Thriveabetes has Three programmes, with 11 sessions with expert speakers and panellists. The Sessions are (Click on the buttons to jump to each section).
Find out more about who should attend Thriveabetes here.
There is also a Diabetes Exhibition featuring many of the companies that manufacture CGM, Insulin Pumps, and device accessories, and Diabetes Research Poster Display, where researchers provide information on their work and findings.
Sessions for Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
These sessions are aimed at Adults aged 25 year (ish) and older with type 1 diabetes, LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults), or anyone who is insulin dependent with any type of diabetes.
AND is also open to Partners, spouses, friends, relatives, and significant others of individuals with Type 1 diabetes. We know how daunting it can be to walk into a room full of strangers.
09:15 Conference Check-in & Registration
Refreshments will be available on arrival in the Conference Foyer
View exhibitions & research posters
10:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks from Thriveabetes Cofounder Gráinne Flynn
Breakout Sessions are:
10:45 Can AI help with insulin dosing?
Tim Street, Founder - Diabettech Ltd, Diagnosed age 13, 37 years ago.
11:45 Thinking About an Insulin Pump, or Choosing your next Pump? Let’s Talk
Dr Anne Marie Frohock, Lead Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian Oxfordshire Children’s Diabetes Service Thames Valley CYP Diabetes Network Chair & EXTOD Chair
12:45 Lunch
13:45 Travelling with Diabetes: Tips and Hacks
Grainne Flynn, person with diabetes 30+ years, experienced traveller,
14:45 Living with Diabetes Panel Discussion with Tim Street, Dr Anne Marie Frohock, and others
15:40 Coffee Break
16:00 Hope and Courage: A good life with Type 1 Diabetes
Pete Davies, Living 69 years with type 1 diabetes.
16:50 Closing Remarks from Thriveabetes Cofounder Gráinne Flynn
17:30 Conference Ends & Safe home.
Sessions for Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
These sessions are aimed at Adults aged 16 to 25 (ish) with type 1 diabetes, LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults), or anyone who is insulin dependent with any type of diabetes.
09:15 Conference Check-in & Registration
Refreshments will be available on arrival in the Conference Foyer
View exhibitions & research posters
10:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks from Thriveabetes Cofounder Gráinne Flynn
Breakout Sessions are:
10:45 Sharing Diabetes Stories: Changing the Narrative
With Jean Langford, Diagnosed age 11, 19 years ago, NHS Diabetes Peer Support Worker and Aisling White
11:45 Adulting with Type 1: Life Hacks You Actually Need to be Real-Life Ready for Work, College, Travel & Everything In Between
With Cameron Keighron, Jean Langford and Beth McDaniels and Ellen Watson (Diabetic Duo)
12:45 Lunch
13:45 Balancing Act: Exercise, Insulin & Staying in Range
Anne Marie Frohock, Lead Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian Oxfordshire Children’s Diabetes Service Thames Valley, CYP Diabetes Network Chair and EXTOD Chair
14:45 Stronger Together: Coping, Connecting & Being Heard
Paula Short, Psychotherapist & Group Facilitator MA Humanistic & Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy, BSc (Hons)
15:40 Coffee Break
16:00 Hope and Courage: A good life with Type 1 Diabetes
Pete Davies, Living 69 years with type 1 diabetes.
16:50 Closing Remarks from Thriveabetes Cofounder Gráinne Flynn
17:30 Conference Ends & Safe home.
Sessions for Parents, Guardians and Carers of Children/Young Adults with with Type 1 Diabetes
These sessions are aimed at Parents, Guardians and Carers of Children/Young Adults with with Type 1 Diabetes.
09:15 Conference Check-in & Registration
Refreshments will be available on arrival in the Conference Foyer
View exhibitions & research posters
10:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks from Thriveabetes Cofounder Gráinne Flynn
Breakout Sessions are:
10:45 Title: To be confirmed
Dr Ahmed Iqbal, Senior Clinical Lecturer & Honorary Consultant Physician in Diabetes, University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
11:45 Title: To be confirmed
Beth McDaniels and Ellen Watson (Diabetic Duo)
12:45 Lunch
13:45 Eating Anywhere with Type 1
Cathy Breen, Interim Dietetic Lead on National Clinical Programme for Diabetes & DAFNE Educator
14:45 Fireside chat on real family life with diabetes
Moderator: Audrey O’Neill
with Dr Ahmed Iqbal, Cathy Breen and Catherine Showler
15:40 Coffee Break
16:00 Hope and Courage: A good life with Type 1 Diabetes
Pete Davies, Living 69 years with type 1 diabetes.
16:50 Closing Remarks from Thriveabetes Cofounder Gráinne Flynn
17:30 Conference Ends & Safe home.