Diabetes Awareness in football

This Webinar formed part of Diabetes Awareness Month 2022 which aims to help highlight the barriers & journeys of those who are a part of the game. The webinar provides an insight into the personal journeys, as well as the science behind people living with Diabetes in our game.

The Webinar was delivered by our special guests:

• Neil Gibson: Senior Physical Activity Advisor at Diabetes UK. Also a qualified personal trainer, PE teacher, and has a background in football coaching. Level 2 coach and worked for Major League Soccer for a year.
• Chris Bright: Community Partnerships and Events Lead for JDRF UK, the UK's leading type 1 diabetes charity. Whilst having also represented Wales in Futsal and is a founder of The Diabetes Football Community, a peer support community for those passionate about Football who are affected by the condition.
• Andrea Miller: Diabetes Dietician for the NHS, working for the Swansea Bay University Health Board.