Tuesday
Opening Keynote: Elizabeth Hughes, the Discovery of Insulin, and the Making of a Medical Miracle
Arthur Ainsberg
Join author Arthur Ainsberg for an incredible journey back in time to the days before insulin was discovered to learn about Elizabeth Evans Hughes, daughter of the US Secretary of State, and her struggle to survive with type 1 diabetes. Elizabeth would become one of the first people in the world to be treated with the miracle of insulin.
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Company Corner with Tandem Diabetes Care
Meet with a Tandem Diabetes Care representative to learn more about the t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology. This session will be open format so you can ask any questions about Tandem Diabetes Care and our products.
8:00 - 9:00 pm
Learn about early screening for type 1 diabetes (T1D)
Did you know a person is up to 15x more likely to develop T1D if a family member has it? Now, it’s possible to see T1D coming with The Type 1 Test—a type of blood test. It works by detecting T1D in the earliest stages before there are symptoms. Join Jacquelyn Brown, PhD at Provention Bio as she explains T1D risk factors, how The Type 1 Test works, and the benefits of knowing the test results as early as possible.
8:00 - 9:00 pm
Wednesday
Workout with Lauren Salko
Join us for a virtual ambassador workout with Professional Freestyle Skier, Lauren Salko, on Wednesday, November 10th from 6pm-6:30pm ET. Lauren will take you through a fun exercise program that you can do when you’re traveling and have limited space and equipment. To participate, simply join the Zoom meeting link below at the start time.
No equipment is needed. Just bring a water bottle and a smile! We hope to see you there!
6:00 - 6:30 pm
Back to Basics: Diabetes 101
Kajal Gandhi, DO, MPH
Whether you're new to diabetes or need a refresher, Dr. Kajal Gandhi will help you navigate the ins and outs of diabetes basics. It's important to have a foundation for the basics of diabetes in order to manage diabetes effectively.
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Carbohydrate Controversies
Constance Brown-Riggs, MSEd, RDN, CDCES, CDN
Carb counting - it sounds easy, but in reality it's something that many people with diabetes struggle with. Registered Dietitian Constance Brown-Riggs will teach practical tips for counting carbohydrates of all types.
8:00 - 9:00 pm
Open Meeting with Your Fiffles!
Here's a chance to connect -- virtually -- with your fiffles, old and new. Pop in the meeting room and share your thoughts on this week's program, World Diabetes Day, and what the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin means to you and your family.
9:00 - 11:00 pm
Thursday
Navigating Diabetes Technologies and Sharing Data
Julie Gettings, PhD
Having remote access to continuous glucose data is a huge benefit of using the technology, but that doesn't mean talking to your child or partner with diabetes about their data is without its challenges. Learn from diabetes psychologist Julie Gettings on how to have productive conversations about sharing data.
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Teamwork in Diabetes: Leveraging and Lending Diabetes-Related Support
Jessie Wong, PhD
Diabetes is not something one can manage alone, and having the support of family and friends can be a game changer for diabetes management. Diabetes psychologist Jessie Wong gives insight into how to know when to ask for help or offer help when it comes to diabetes.
8:00 - 9:00 pm
Friday
Diabetes Advocacy in the U.S.
Stewart Perry and George Huntley
In this session, diabetes advocates Stewart Perry and George Huntley will walk through what diabetes advocacy has achieved so far, and how to get involved so that we can keep progress moving forward for people with diabetes in the U.S.
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Advocating for your Child
Leigh Fickling, JD and Jeff Karitis
Looking for advice on how to ensure your child has a safe and supported school environment? Diabetes parents Leigh Fickling and Jeff Karitis bring their personal experiences, and Leigh's professional background as a lawyer for Duke University, to the table to help you navigate advocating for your child.
8:00 - 9:00 pm
Open Meeting with Your Fiffles!
Here's a chance to connect -- virtually -- with your fiffles, old and new. Pop in the meeting room and share your thoughts on this week's program, World Diabetes Day, and what the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin means to you and your family.
9:00 - 11:00 pm
Saturday
Making the Most of your Closed Loop System
Daniel DeSalvo, MD
Closed loop systems are a wonderful tool for managing type 1 diabetes, but it's not exactly perfect. Pediatric Endocrinologist and person with diabetes Dr. Daniel DeSalvo guides you on how to optimize your closed loop system work best for you and your family.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Getting Insulin into your Body: Infusion sets, Site Rotation, and More
Marissa Town, BSN, RN, CDCES
Getting insulin into your body sounds easy, but in reality there are some nuances that help ensure that when you inject or infuse insulin into your body, it works sufficiently. Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and person with diabetes Marissa Town will share the key information on site rotation, choosing infusion sets and everything in between.
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Sunday
World Diabetes Day 2021 Celebration
This year, 2021, marks a significant anniversary for the world and the insulin-dependent community; it has been 100 years since the discovery of insulin. Join members of the CWD team and the CWD community for a day of celebration and reflection on World Diabetes Day 2021.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meet the CWD Team and Learn About FFL 2022
Meet the CWD team -- Jeff, Laura, Marissa, Matt, and Sasha -- and hear about our plans for Friends for Life 2022 conferences. Bring your questions -- everything is fair game.
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Wait Wait… Don’t Poke Me! The Diabetes Game Show
Hosted by Stacey Simms
Join Stacey Simms for a fun take-off of the popular NPR game show! Stacey is the host of the award-winning weekly podcast Diabetes Connections. Play along with a panel of Fiffles. Everyone in the session will be entered to win prizes such as Amazon gift cards and a copy of Stacey’s book, The World's Worst Diabetes Mom: Real Life Stories of Parenting a Child With Type 1 Diabetes. Be sure to download your own Bingo Board to play along!
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Open Meeting with Your Fiffles!
Celebrate World Diabetes Day and the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin with your fiffles - virtual style! Pop in our Zoom meeting room let us know what today means to you and your family.
2:00 - 4:00 pm
