What Is Shifting Diabetes?

At Shifting Diabetes, we empower fitness professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support individuals living with diabetes through evidence-based training. Founded by Phil Calvert, PhD(C), a leading authority in Diabetes and Physical Activity Education, we bridge the gap between exercise science and diabetes management, ensuring professionals become trusted allies in health and well-being. Our programmes cater not only to individual learners but also to organisations within the leisure trust sector and corporate market, equipping them with the tools to implement effective diabetes-focused initiatives. By fostering a deeper understanding of diabetes management, we enable professionals and businesses alike to create inclusive, impactful, and sustainable health solutions.

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An Awareness of Working With Diabetic Members©

Our specialist CPD training is available in three flexible formats:

✅ A monthly CPD subscription—delivering a new CPD course monthly, each personally introduced by Phil Calvert, diabetes and physical activity educator.

✅ A one-day, face-to-face workshop interactive, engaging, and designed for up to 20 delegates.

✅ A self-paced online programme offering 6 hours of structured learning for ultimate flexibility.

Each format is part of the ongoing development of fitness professionals working with individuals living with diabetes and other chronic health conditions.

We are built on the values of education, support, caring, authenticity, and being a leading authority in our field. Our Active IQ-endorsed training ensures professionals receive industry-recognised, high-quality education that makes a measurable difference in people’s lives.

The monthly CPD subscription provides local authorities, leisure trusts, and gym groups with a sustainable, scalable solution for continuous health-related professional development, enabling teams to stay ahead of emerging trends in diabetes care and physical activity.

By choosing Shifting Diabetes, fitness professionals gain the expertise and credibility to effectively support diabetic clients, helping them move better, feel better, and live healthier lives. Together, we can shift diabetes through education and action.

12 Months and Beyond©

If you’re ready to shift your journey, this is your moment. Over the course of 12 transformative months, you’ll learn how to manage and improve your blood glucose levels. Discover a new path to managing diabetes with personalised fitness programmes designed just for you. Let me be your guide on this journey towards a healthier and happier life. Take the first step now, and together, we'll transform your well-being.

Reviews

Incredible deeper insight to diabetes. Without being over complicated it dives in to more details of different types of diabetes rather than the...  Read more
Aug 17, 2025
Mark mcewan
Great course. Informative and easy to navigate. I now feel equipped to work safely with diabetic clients. Thanks Phil! 
Aug 15, 2025
Amanda Tod