Don’t Sweat It! Exercise, Sports and T1D for the Student Athlete
We know exercising when you have T1D can be difficult. Breakthrough T1D has teamed up with local expert, Lauren Bongiorno, Diabetic Health Coach and Division 1 college athlete, to offer information on how you can succeed at all levels of exercise and sports while managing T1D.
Eating Healthily & Tastefully with Breakthrough T1D’s Favorite Grandmother
Join Breakthrough T1D’s favorite grandmother and Practice Dietitian of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Kimberly Philbin, RD, CDN, for fun, facts and food! This cooking demonstration – with a step by step recipe and nutritional facts – is sure to become a T1D household favorite.
Insulin Tech Management
As you know, living with T1D requires perpetual insulin delivery. Thankfully, T1D tech is getting smarter all the time, helping you manage the disease more easily and with better control. Join Sharon M. Blasi RN, MS, CDE, Certified Pump Trainer, for an overview of the latest information on insulin technology, followed by a brief round table discussion with representatives of insulin delivery system companies.
Take Charge of T1D at School
Daniel O. Phelan, Esq., founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of the Type 1 Action Foundation, will share the essentials of a Section 504 Plan. Topics covered will include what your rights are as a parent, what the school’s rights are, navigating extracurricular activities and how to work together to create a positive learning environment for your child.
Teen Talk: For Teens Only
Let’s dish about T1D; real life, real stories. We all know, being a teenager can be complicated, and T1D doesn’t make it any easier. Teens are invited to join Marjorie Sugarman, LCSW-R, BCD, DCSW, leading board-certified psychotherapist, in a causal and relaxed atmosphere to discuss hard-hitting topics, challenges and triumphs of navigating T1D as a teen.
Where do your Fundraising Dollars Go?
Hear from Frank Martin, Associate Director of Research who is putting your fundraising dollars to work and is an integral part of making funding decision for the Beta Cell Regeneration and Survival Program at Breakthrough T1D. Be part of this candid discussion, ask your questions, get your answer and get motivated to educate your donors on how they are making a cure closer than ever before!
