Breakthrough T1D Community Summit Richmond

September 14, 2024, Richmond, VA
8:30 am – 12:00 pm (Eastern Time)

About

The Community Summit (formerly TypeOneNation Summit) is free community event for anyone living with or caring for a person living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Join your T1D community for a morning of support, education, and connection. You’ll hear a mission update from Dr. Jaime Giraldo, Breakthrough T1D associate director of research, participate in an interactive breakout session, and visit with device companies, camps, and others in the T1D Resource vendor hall. Whether you are family who is dealing with a new diagnosis, an adult who has lived with T1D for many years, a grandparent or caregiver, or a diabetes health care professional, there will be something for you! Admission is free, but advance registration is required.

Registration will close at 5:30pm on Friday, September 13th, so please register on-site on event day if you miss the online registration window!

Schedule

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Advanced registration is required for adults and children.

Coffee/tea and a light breakfast will be provided.

Our Youth & Teen Program is open to kids with T1D and their siblings in grades K-12. Age-appropriate programming will include small group activities and games led by staff from Camp Holiday Trails, a performance from magician Jonathan Austin, and a visit with local author Sarah Glenn Marsh. Teen programming will also include crafts and activities, a reading from Sarah Glenn Marsh and the opportunity to ask questions about high school and college with T1D. Space is limited so please register early. Parents must remain on-site at the Summit as they will be contacted for diabetes management decisions as needed.

Vendors include: Abbott, Camp Bru, Camp Holiday Trails, Dexcom, The Diabetes Link, Diabetes Support Group, Do Rights Foundation, Insulet, Novo Nordisk, Tandem, The T1D Life Coach, T1DTreina – Author Treina Owen, TrialNet, UVA Center for Diabetes Technology, and Breakthrough T1D Advocacy, Early Detection and Clinical Trials, Walk, and Ride

Breakthrough T1D Research Update from Jaime Giraldo, PhD, Associate Director, Research at Breakthrough T1D

Coffee/tea and light refreshments will be provided.

Thriving with T1D – Tips, Tricks, and Triumphs for Adults
Join us for an interactive session designed specifically for adults living with T1D and their loved ones. Bring your questions for our panel of healthcare providers and patients who will share their advice, tips and real-world strategies for managing the daily challenges of T1D and navigating the emotional aspects of diabetes. Come away with practical insights and a renewed sense of empowerment in your diabetes journey.

Supporting Your Teen with T1D – A Caregiver’s Guide
This session will help parents and caregivers of teens with T1D navigate the unique challenges of adolescent diabetes management. We’ll discuss strategies for fostering independence, balancing support with self-care, and handling the emotional and practical aspects of diabetes during the teenage years. Engage with fellow parents, young adults, and healthcare providers to share experiences, gain valuable insights, and build a supportive network to enhance your teen’s well-being and your own.

Taking T1D to School
If you are a parent or a caregiver with a child with T1D in school or entering school, this session will provide insights and experience from a panel of parents and school personnel on how to build a positive partnership with your school care team and ensure that your child has the best possible school experience.

Immediately after the Summit has ended, we’ll be hosting an informal happy hour in the hotel bar for adults with T1D!