Back to School with Diabetes: What the Experts Say
See what the experts say about going back to school with T1D.
Healthcare and education professionals share what parents and educators need to know for a return to school during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- On August 6 at 8:00 pm ET, we are rebroadcasting the “Returning to School with Diabetes” event as a Facebook Live Premiere. ADA and Sansum Diabetes Research Institute will also be hosting watch parties.
- Save the Date for our first-ever National Virtual TypeOneNation Summit on Saturday, September 26! We are developing the program now, and look forward to an educational and inspirational day. Registration will open mid to late August. We’ll continue to share updates as details are confirmed.
- Please continue to share our Virtual Connections and Virtual Resources pages.
Additional Information:
- Study from the T1D Exchange, 6/9/20
- COVID-19 Planning Considerations: Guidance for School Re-Entry, American Academy of Pediatrics Position Statement, 6/25/20
- CDC Considerations for Schools, 5/20/20
NEW “Virtual Meet Up’s”
- Newly Diagnosed T1D Parents
Join Newly Diagnosed T1D Parents every third Thursday night for a Virtual Meet Up! Chat with Dr. Shara Bialo and T1D Dad Ross Laufgraben, ask questions and meet parents in the Greater Delaware Valley who have the same questions and you do! Register now space is limited:
- Kidz Krew
Join us for the first Kidz Krew on August 19th at 6pm! Kidz Krew is a group of grade school aged kids (5-10) living with T1D from the Greater Delaware Valley area. This is an opportunity to connect with other kids for fun, laughter and to support one another. T1D Moms will engage kids in games and getting to know each other! Register NOW!
Gvoke HypoPen
To help prepare you for Back To School – Xeris will be hosting an educational webinar on the Gvoke HyopPen! It is the first autoinjector for very low blood sugar. It is premixed and ready-to-go, with no visible needle. That means it’s easy to use! There is $0 copay for most commercially insured. Join us on August 13th at noon or 7 pm to learn more about this product and their promotions. Register below!
8/13/20 – 12:00pm – Register NOW!
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8/13/20 – 7:00pm – Register NOW!
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Please contact Julie McKeever, Outreach Manager with questions or more information jmckeever@jdrf.org