Community Summit Los Angeles

Join us for a journey through the latest advancements in type 1 diabetes research with Breakthrough T1D, with a focus on prevention and cell therapies.  Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of Breakthrough T1D’s efforts to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to delay and prevent T1D, updates on first in human cell therapies, and advancements in treating type 1 diabetes and its complications.

Presented by:
Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill, PhD, APRN, CDCES
AVP, Community Screening and Clinical Trial Education
Breakthrough T1D

Main Ballroom

In the evolving landscape of diabetes care there are now many new available therapies. However, the management of type 1 diabetes is still limited to insulin therapy. This talk will explore the role of adjunctive therapies in the management of type 1 diabetes, highlighting how these treatments could complement insulin therapy. Attendees will learn about research on potential adjunctive therapies that Breakthrough T1D is funding, including SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists, and their potential benefits and risks.

FOR ADULTS WITH T1D

Presented by:
Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill, PhD, APRN, CDCES
AVP, Community Screening and Clinical Trial Education
Breakthrough T1D

Main Ballroom

Join this session to learn the latest about new and emerging technologies in type 1 diabetes. We will explore newly approved devices, and other technology that Breakthrough T1D is funding. Discover how diabetes technology can both improve medical outcomes and quality of life. No matter how long you or your loved one has lived with T1D, there is something here for everyone.

Presented by:
Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill, PhD, APRN, CDCES
AVP, Community Screening and Clinical Trial Education
Breakthrough T1D

Main Ballroom

Learn from a panel of experts on how to live well with type 1 diabetes. The discussion will include T1D and school, nutrition, exercise and mental health. This session will all be in Spanish.

Un encuentro educativo gratuito y presencial que reúne a la comunidad de diabetes tipo 1 (DT1). Conoce sobre los avances de investigación, participa en debates con expertos, habla con proveedores de productos y servicios relacionados con diabetes y conoce a otras personas que viven con DT1. Las sesiones educativas se centrarán en el cuidado y el manejo de la DT1 y estarán dirigidas a diferentes públicos, incluida una sesión especial para niños y adolescentes con DT1. Se ofrecerá un desayuno ligero que incluirá opciones sin gluten.

Breakout Room C

Building a healthy relationship with food is an important part of managing type 1 diabetes.  Binge eating disorder, diabulimia, anorexia and bulimia can have a devastating effect on the health of people with diabetes.  Eating disorders are common in people with diabetes, and many people go undiagnosed for years.  Learn to recognize the signs, and how to get treatment that balances with T1D.

FOR CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH T1D AND ADULTS WITH T1D

Presented by:
Dr. Beth Braun

Breakout Room B

Many people living with type one diabetes only focus on their physical health, but T1D can greatly impact mental health. Diabetes increases the risk of depression, anxiety, eating disorders and burnout.  Learn to recognize the symptoms of a mental health issue and find the proper treatment.  Dr. Braun will also discuss caregiver burnout and anxiety.  T1D can impact learning, careers, school, family, and relationships.

Presented by:
Dr. Beth Braun

Breakout Room B

Presented by Cedars Sinai:
Bahareh Michelle Schweiger, D.O., MPH
Director, Pediatric Endocrinology

Jordin Frasch, MSN, RN CPNP-PC
Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Endocrinology

Debbie Olson, RN, CDCES

Breakout Room A

Diabetes must be managed 24/7, and for children with diabetes, that includes time spent at school or school-sponsored activities like field trips and extracurricular activities, in child care programs, and at summer camp or recreational programs. Learn important information about the ADA’s Safe at School campaign and how it works to make sure the diabetes management needs of children are met so they are healthy and safe and able to enjoy the same opportunities as their peers.

Presented by:
Jennifer Baldwin, BSN, RN, CPN, CDCES
Nurse Care Manager
Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Breakout Room A

If you’re a teen with T1D, this is for you!  Join other teens and learn from our panel of experts — young adults with T1D who’ve been where you are and not that long ago. Bring your questions.  Opportunities to ask them anonymously too.  A T1D medical expert will be on hand to answer any medical questions.

Breakout Room G

Meet other kids with T1D and have a ton of fun making crafts and playing games!

Breakout Room F