The TypeOneNation Summit is an educational and networking opportunity for all those impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D). This year the Summit will bring our community together to learn from T1D experts, hear about the latest breakthroughs in T1D research, meet vendor exhibitors, connect with others impacted by T1D, and more. Guests will have the option to choose which of the four breakout sessions they would like to attend. Pre-selection of session is not required this year. You’ll choose your breakout when you arrive on event day. Each session will be offered twice – in Breakout Session #1 and Breakout Session #2.

 

Gary Scheiner MS/CDCES

Owner and Clinical Director of Integrated Diabetes Services, a practice located just outside of Philadelphia specializing in intensive insulin therapy and advanced education for children and adults. A masters-level exercise physiologist, Gary has been a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist for 29 years and has lived with Type 1 Diabetes for 39 years. Gary was named 2014 Diabetes Educator of the Year by the American Association of Diabetes Educators and has written seven books, but is best known for his book “Think Like A Pancreas”.

In Gary’s breakout session, “Automated Insulin Delivery: The Next Evolution of Diabetes Management” he will share the value pumps and glucose sensors provide through automated insulin delivery systems with the use of computer algorithms. Find out how hybrid closed-loop systems work, the pros/cons of the various options, and how to maximize their performance.

 

Jamie Miller, MS, RD, CDCES, BC-ADM, CCTD

Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Care and Education Specialist currently working at Jersey Shore University Medical Center/K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital. She received her Bachelors Degree in Health and Physical Education, as well as her Masters Degree in Nutrition and Food Science from Montclair State University, and completed Sodexo’s dietetic internship program.

She is passionate about providing education and support to her patients and their families, and finds great joy in seeing them successfully manage their diabetes and be able to live their lives to the fullest. Join her in her presentation, “Nutrition and Type 1 Diabetes: Beyond Counting Carbs” as she shares more of her diabetes expertise.

 

Dr. Cassandra Bazile

Immunologist with expertise in autoimmune disease. She earned her Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Miami where she studied B cells and their role in the initiation of Lupus and Sjogren’s Syndrome.

Cassandra joined JDRF as a scientist in 2021. At JDRF, Cassandra works with academic and industry labs to develop immunotherapies that delay, stop, or reverse the progression of T1D. Outside of Biomedical Research, Cassandra strives to create equal opportunities for women and underrepresented minorities in STEM.

In her presentation, “JDRF Research Breakthroughs”, Cassandra will focus on JDRF cures and improving lives research priorities, research updates, and ways for the community to contribute.

 

Nancy Friedman, Psy.D.

Nancy earned her doctorate from the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University in 1998 and has been a staff psychologist at Montclair State University’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for the past 24 years. During that time she has provided individual and group therapy, outreach programs and emergency consultation. She is particularly passionate about supporting students with chronic health issues and started the counseling center’s first Health Issues group, which she has been running for over 10 years.

In her session “Finding Your Sweet Spot- Balancing Mental Health and Diabetes”, Nancy will provide information about the ways diabetes impacts mental health and wellness – both for people living with Type 1 and those who love them. Research findings and common challenges will be discussed. The focus will be on strategies to promote wellbeing, improve communication, and increase self-understanding and self-compassion.

 

Interested in hearing from these T1D experts? Visit typeonenationnj.org to register today. We hope to see you there!