Welcome to mission control for Sunday, March 21! Today, we're focusing on advocacy and community, with sessions about digital health, raising your voice, and ways to tell your diabetes story. We also have exercise sessions for the kids and places for kids to connect and share with our staff!
Friends for Life Spring Refuel 2021 Schedule for Sunday, March 21
Click on individual session boxes below to join in.
Sessions will start at their indicated times (Eastern US).
Use password provided in email.
All Day Meeting Rooms - All Times Eastern US
Fiffle Hallway and Information Desk
Catch up with your Friends for Life in the Fiffle Hallway.
12:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Adults with Diabetes + Partners Hallway
Stop by the Adults with Diabetes + Partners Hallway to chat with your Friends for Life.
12:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Parent and Adult Session from 10:00 - 11:00 am Eastern US
Digital Health During COVID ... and Beyond
Alanna Landry RN, CDCES and George Huntley
Telemedicine and virtual visits became more common this year, but will the healthcare system stick with the virtual program moving forward? Get the details on what we have learned about digital healthcare and what it will look like in the post-pandemic future. From uploading diabetes devices at home to sharing your CGM data with your providers to trying new medications, our faculty are here to answer your questions. Download our Digital Telehealth Advocacy Tips as a reference.
10:00 - 11:00 in Webinar 1
Know Your Rights
John Griffin
People with diabetes are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and knowing your rights can help make your experiences in the workforce better. Bring your questions and concerns to this discussion about diabetes accommodations in the workplace. Our faculty will share strategies for dealing with discrimination and prejudice at work.
10:00 - 11:00 in Webinar 2
Youth Sessions from 10:45 - 11:30 am Eastern US
Kiddie Kove (age 0-5) and Elementary (age 6 -8)
Adventure with Parker!
Go on a virtual field trip with Ranger Parker to discover how he takes care of his diabetes while out on the trail. This sessions is for all Kiddie Kove and Elementary-aged youth.
10:45 - 11:30 am
Tween (Age 9-12)
Tween Open Hallway
Come connect with other Tweens in this casual hallway-style drop-in. The Tween youth leaders will be hanging out too! This is a great chance to get to know some new friends and catch up with old ones.
10:45 - 11:30 in the Tween Meeting Room
Teen (Age 13-17)
Tech Talk with Rayhan
Do you have questions about the latest and greatest in diabetes technology? Join MD and PWD, Rayhan Lal, for a discussion about what's new in diabetes tech.
10:45 - 11:30 am
Parent and Adults Sessions from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Eastern US
Advocacy in College
Leigh Fickling, MEd, MS, JD, and Matt Point, MS
Moving away to college is a huge step in becoming an independent adult, and bringing diabetes along for the ride adds some specific concerns. Whether you are a young person with diabetes or someone who loves someone with diabetes, Matt and Leigh can help you learn how to navigate campus with diabetes. They will discuss what laws and policies protect people with diabetes, how to sign up for services, and more tips for leaving home with confidence.
11:30 am - 12:30 pm in Webinar 1
Advocacy in the K-12 System
Melissa Schwaber
Although diabetes is common in most parts of the world, it’s not always well understood by the general public. There are many resources available to you as a parent or loved one of someone with diabetes to support your family and child with diabetes during their time in the K-12 school system. Melissa has first-hand experience as a mom and partner to someone with diabetes, and her expertise can help make your journey with the school system easier.
11:30 am - 12:30 pm in Webinar 2
Dedicated Virtual Exhibit Hall Hours 12:30 - 2:00 pm Eastern US
Friends for Life Spring Refuel 2021 Exhibit Hall
We’re proud to be bringing our Exhibit Hall to Friends for Life Spring Refuel 2021, and we’re really grateful that our sponsors and our supporters have worked with us to see our vision for this year’s virtual event come to life. This is your last chance to connect with our sponsors for this conference.
Sunday Sponsor Sessions
Stop by for a chat with Dexcom Territory Business Managers Kate Patetta and Pamela Weaver from 12:30 - 2:00 pm. Join the Zoom Session.
In case you missed it, you can watch Dexcom's commercial from the Big Game and behind the scenes video of the commercial shoot.
Join us during our live booth hours with our product expert, Jennifer Meyer. Ask any questions you have about the FreeStyle Libre 2 system, FDA cleared for adults and children with diabetes ages 4 and above! We're looking forward to chatting with you from 12:30 - 2:00 pm. Join the Zoom Session.
Stop by our virtual booth from 12:30 - 2:00 pm to say hi, show off your Pod, ask the team questions, and hear from other Podders like you by viewing our Podder testimonial videos. Today's host is Maria Urbina. Join the Zoom Session.
In case you missed it, be sure to watch A Season of Control - Interview with Mark Andrews for Children with Diabetes from our Virtual FFL Orlando conference.
Meet with Tandem Diabetes Care representatives to learn more about the t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ Technology. This session will be open format for you to ask any questions you may have about Tandem Diabetes Care and our products. Join the Zoom Session.
Parent and Adults Sessions from 2:00 - 3:00 pm Eastern US
Getting Your Voice Heard as a BIPOC with Diabetes
Ananta Addala, DO, Kyle Banks, Katarina Yabut, Taylor Johnson, and Phyllisa Deroze, PhD
Having diabetes means that we rely on health care providers for our prescriptions, access to technology, and our overall health. Join our panel of PWDs - Kyle, Katarina and Taylor, and health disparities researcher Dr. Ananta Addala, along with moderator Phyllisa Deroze, PhD, to learn about what disparities are seen in diabetes for BIPOC and possible solutions. This will be a space for open, honest discussion with the goal of feeling empowered and connected to others in the community who know what you are going through.
2:00 - 3:00 in Webinar 1
Advocating as a Person Without Diabetes
Tamara Oser, MD, and Matt Point, MS
Are you a partner, a parent, or have a friend living with type 1? If so, join some like-minded individuals to discuss how we can best advocate for our friends and family. Looking for advice on how to assist with a low blood sugar in public, or are you trying to be more inclusive on a trip? This discussion is for caregivers and loved ones who aren’t living with diabetes themselves, but still live with diabetes.
2:00 - 3:00 in Meeting 2
Youth Sessions from 2:45 - 3:15 pm Eastern US
All Youth Groups
Harold Time!
Let's get moving! Harold will be joining us for a 30-minute exercise and movement session for all ages. Bring your running shoes and a water bottle!
2:45 - 3:15 pm
Parent and Adults Sessions from 3:30 - 4:30 pm Eastern US
Telling Your Story
Cherise Shockley
Every story matters. And when it comes to diabetes, every diabetes story that wants to be heard should be told. Connect with diabetes advocate and CWD Board Member Cherise Shockley for this in-depth discussion about diabetes storytelling, empowerment, and the beauty of our community.
3:30 - 4:30 in Webinar 1
The Price of Diabetes
Irl Hirsch, MD, MACP, Stewart Perry, and Jeff Hitchcock
Diabetes is an expensive disease, and Dr. Irl Hirsch, Stewart Perry, and CWD President, Jeff Hitchcock hope to give you the tools to help reduce your out-of-pocket costs. They will discuss how we got to where we are in our healthcare system and what the foreseeable future may hold.
3:30 - 4:30 in Webinar 2
Parent and Adults Sessions from 5:00 - 6:00 pm Eastern US
Connecting with Your Diabetes Community:
I Get By with a Little Help From my Fiffles
Scott Johnson and Leila Blue
Looking for your community? Trying to find the group of peers that speaks to you and your experiences? Gather ‘round the (digital) fire for this open forum discussion with two expert advocates about connecting with your diabetes community. Scott Johnson and Leila Blue will guide this discussion and will help crowdsource community connection points, leaving every attendee with that Friends for Life feeling by the time they’re done.
5:00 - 6:00 in Webinar 1
Evening Parent and Adult Hallway Breakout
Insurance and Device Conversation
Breakout in the Fiffle Hallway
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Friends for Life Spring Refuel 2021 Schedule for Sunday, March 21
Click on individual session boxes below to join in.
Sessions will start at their indicated times (Eastern US).
Use password provided in email.
