Long Island Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and Peconic Bay Medical Center are cohosting a Type 1 diabetes meet and greet for information, support and networking on January 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Peconic Bay Medical Center.
Newly diagnosed or been doing this for years? Know a friend, spouse or child with T1D and want to learn more?
Join JDRF and PBMC for this event designed to educate, encourage and empower families and individuals affected by Type 1 diabetes. Representatives from insulin pumps, pens and continuous glucose monitor companies will have products on display. Professionals and experts specializing in T1D management will offer support and resources necessary for navigating a healthy life.
Schedule
9:30am-9:45am Registration – Meet with exhibitors
10:00am-10:15am Welcome
10:15am-11:00am Session 1 – The Landscape of Research in T1D
11:00am-11:45am Session 2 – Kids living with T1D with Dr. Robert Rubin, DO
11:45am-12:30pm Session 3 – Closing remarks with Dr. Brett Ruffo, FACS, FASCRS
Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be served.
Refreshments are generously provided by Dexcom
RSVP to Betsy Paffmann, Outreach Manager at bpaffmann@jdrf.org or call at 631-768-3389.
