Join other individuals, families, and caregivers affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D) at all life stages for a day of education and connection at the Type OneNation Summit.  Talk to experts about research advances, meet with other attendees to exchange ideas, and participate in discussions important to you.

 This unique event will offer a half day of outreach and education for our local type one diabetes (T1D) community and will include an amazing lineup of keynote speakers:

• Keynote Speaker AM: Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill, PhD, ARNP, CDE. Assistant Clinical Professor, Director of Diabetes Education and Clinic Operations Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics at the University of Florida, T1D Mom. 

• Keynote Speaker PM: Bob Hawkinson; author, speaker, dedicated diabetes advocate, mentor and educator, has T1D.

The day will also include:

• Break-out Sessions 
• Children’s Room (adult supervised)
• Exhibitor area
• TrialNet Type 1 Diabetes Risk Screening 
• Lunch included!

Topics covered in the breakout sessions include:

• Nutrition and T1D
• Technology and T1D
• Advocacy/Healthcare
• Young Age Panel
• Exercise and T1D
• Psychological/emotional side of T1D
• T1D 101 for Caregivers/Grandparents

Potential topics covered in the research update and keynote address includes:

• Artificial Pancreas Update
• Encapsulation Research
• Glucose Control and Insulin Advances
• A Clinical Trial Perspective
• Raising Children and Teens with T1D
• Striving & Thriving with T1D

In addition, the event will also include a vendor fair with representatives from diabetes medical device companies, insulin manufacturers, diabetes day camps, local healthcare providers, and other diabetes related organizations. This event is designed for all ages at all stages and offers something for everyone: parents, children, teens, adults, grandparents, caregivers, school nurses, healthcare providers, and more.

We hope you will join us for this great day of educational and inspirational activities to help you and your loved ones better manage life with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Leading experts in research, technology, nutrition, and personal well-being will join JDRF to present updates and practical information to the local T1D community. This event is free to adults and children, however registration is required. Please register all family members that plan to attend using this link: https://2019jdrfsummit.eventbrite.com