May 10
7th Annual Diabetes Today and Tomorrow Conference and Exhibits
“Living with Diabetes: A Family Day of Inspiration, Hope, and Education”
May 10, 2014 at Wayne County Community College District, Belleville, Michigan
8:30am – 2:00pm
You’re invited to attend what has become the single largest event of this kind in the country – an educational and networking conference for persons living with type 1 diabetes and type 2 insulin-required diabetes, their families, and the medical care community.
On Saturday, May 10, 2014 an expected 1,000 people will gather to hear the latest in research, treatment advances, and care strategies from a collection of internationally recognized experts.
New for 2014
• Expansion of Concurrent Workshop Sessions!
• Added Luncheon Presentations!
• Enhanced JDRF Kids Camp and Teen Central – Siblings and or BFF Invited!
Co-Chairs for 2014
Jacalyn Bishop, MD, Endocrine Kids, Novi, MI and Jessica Shill, MD, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI
Keynote Presenters
Mark D. DeBoer, MD, M.Sc., MCR; Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Virginia Health System;
Lori Laffel, MD, MPH; Chief of Pediatric and Adolescent Section at Joslin Diabetes Clinic, Associate Professor of
Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School; and Nicole Johnson, MA, DrPH, University of South Florida, International Board of Directors JDRF, Miss America 1999
JDRF Kids Camp program: JDRF Kids Camp will once again host children with T1D ages 5-12 for a fun-filled day learning about the importance of diabetes self-management under the guidance and supervision of our trained Kids Camp medical personnel.
JDRF Teen Central program: This cool “hang-out” for youth with T1D ages 13-19 will offer opportunities to learn the latest in online diabetes-related technology, share stories and experiences with peers, ask questions and trade tips on managing T1D through the teenage years. Teen Central is directed by medical personnel and trained volunteers.
Attendance is free. Online Registration Opens March 10!
JDRF Staff Contact: Denise G. Pentescu at dpentescu@jdrf.org
7th Annual Diabetes Today and Tomorrow Conference and Exhibits
“Living with Diabetes: A Family Day of Inspiration, Hope, and Education”
May 10, 2014 at Wayne County Community College District, Belleville, Michigan
8:30am – 2:00pm
You’re invited to attend what has become the single largest event of this kind in the country – an educational and networking conference for persons living with type 1 diabetes and type 2 insulin-required diabetes, their families, and the medical care community.
On Saturday, May 10, 2014 an expected 1,000 people will gather to hear the latest in research, treatment advances, and care strategies from a collection of internationally recognized experts.
New for 2014
• Expansion of Concurrent Workshop Sessions!
• Added Luncheon Presentations!
• Enhanced JDRF Kids Camp and Teen Central – Siblings and or BFF Invited!
Co-Chairs for 2014
Jacalyn Bishop, MD, Endocrine Kids, Novi, MI and Jessica Shill, MD, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI
Keynote Presenters
Mark D. DeBoer, MD, M.Sc., MCR; Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Virginia Health System;
Lori Laffel, MD, MPH; Chief of Pediatric and Adolescent Section at Joslin Diabetes Clinic, Associate Professor of
Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School; and Nicole Johnson, MA, DrPH, University of South Florida, International Board of Directors JDRF, Miss America 1999
JDRF Kids Camp program: JDRF Kids Camp will once again host children with T1D ages 5-12 for a fun-filled day learning about the importance of diabetes self-management under the guidance and supervision of our trained Kids Camp medical personnel.
JDRF Teen Central program: This cool “hang-out” for youth with T1D ages 13-19 will offer opportunities to learn the latest in online diabetes-related technology, share stories and experiences with peers, ask questions and trade tips on managing T1D through the teenage years. Teen Central is directed by medical personnel and trained volunteers.
Attendance is free. Online Registration Opens March 10!
JDRF Staff Contact: Denise G. Pentescu at dpentescu@jdrf.org
