Off to College and the Teen Transition Years

March 25, 2017, Washington, DC
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Free

Children’s National Health System and Breakthrough T1D invite high school students living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and their caregivers/parents to this unique opportunity to learn about and discuss the many facets of the “teen transition years,” including going off to college and transitioning from pediatric to adult diabetes care. If you currently have a child in college or are currently a student in college or preparing for adult medical care, you may also find this program valuable.

This program will give you the opportunity to hear from and ask questions of health care professionals who have experience in this field, as well as a panel of young adults living with T1D who have first-hand experience with these transition years.

Speakers from Children’s National include: Dr. Fran Cogen, Director of the Child and Adolescent Diabetes Program; Celia Henderson, Diabetes Nurse Educator; and members of our nursing, psychology, and nutrition teams. We also will have a panel of young adults and college students to share experiences and answer questions.