Welcome to your home base for Wednesday, July 15! Today we have our First Timers Orientation, focus groups from different sponsors, and some terrific youth sessions, some fun programming for parents and adults, and the opening of our Virtual Exhibit Hall where you can meet our generous sponsors. Check out the links below, which are organized by time slots, for information on what’s on tap for today.
Virtual FFL Orlando Daily Conference Schedule for Wednesday, July 15
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
Coronado Hallway
Catch up with your FFLs in the Coronado Hallway.
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fiesta Hallway
Stop by the Fiesta Hallway to Chat with your FFLs.
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
FFL Info Desk
Got questions? Find answers at the FFL Info Desk.
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sessions from 9:00 - 9:45 am Eastern US
First Timers Orientation
Sponsored by Dexcom
We’re excited to welcome our FFL First Timers to this year’s event! This session includes an exciting presentation from Patrick Mertes and Michael Shelver, who set out to summit the highest peak in each of the 50 states and complete the entire expedition within 50 days. Since first attempted in 1966, only 274 people have successfully made it to the top of all 50 high points – most do so over the course of their lifetime – no one with T1D has achieved this feat. Until now. Join us as they share the story of this BIG adventure. Our FFL First Timer staff also will be on hand to answer questions about conference logistics and any other concerns you might have, so please join us for this inspiring and informative session.
9:00 - 9:45 in Meeting Two
Novo Nordisk Focus Group: Combining CGM and Insulin Data
For parents/caregivers of T1 children using insulin pens and CGMs
This session will discuss some of the challenges that come along with using insulin pens, including how a record of when and how much insulin you took might be helpful when looking at your CGM. Join us for a unique opportunity to provide input on the future of diabetes technology. This focus group is for parents and caregivers of children with type 1 diabetes who are using insulin pens and CGMs.
Pre-registration required
9:00 - 9:45 in the Novo Nordisk Meeting Room
Roche Focus Group: Design the Ideal Pumping Journey!
For Type 1 Insulin Pump Users
What would be your ideal pump journey in the near future? The Roche Diabetes Care Team is looking for both adults and caregivers of children currently using an insulin pump to provide feedback on fresh strategies and technical solutions that could make a difference in navigating the pumping user experience.
All participants must agree to an Informed Consent and Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement. You will receive a $50 gift card in exchange for your feedback.
Pre-registration required
9:00 - 9:45 in the Roche Meeting Room
ADA Focus Group: Staying Connected for Life
The T1D community is the BEST – of course, we all know that! And the ADA wants to know what MORE they can do for you! This is your opportunity to tell the ADA what you want in your community, online, at school and camp, and everywhere you go.
This focus group is for Adults/Young adults (age 18 and up) with T1D.
Pre-registration required
9:00 - 9:45 in the ADA Meeting Room
Youth Sessions from 10:00 - 10:30 am Eastern US
Kiddie Kove (Age 0-5)
Story Time with Miss Mary
Ready to read? Join CWD’s own Miss Mary for a live story-reading, and a special activity that will go along with the story.
10:00 - 10:30 in the Kiddie Kove Webinar Room
Elementary (Age 6-8)
Elementary Icebreakers
Come meet your Elementary staff leaders and your new friends! Staff leaders will introduce themselves to the group, and then kids will play a get-to-know-you activity. No outside materials are needed for this community-building session.
10:00 - 10:30 in the Elementary Meeting Room
Tween (Age 9-12)
Break that Ice!
Ready to meet up with your new friends for life? Come break the ice with your fellow Tweens, get to know the Tween Staff, and have fun! Choose from the two sessions below -- one is for tween ages 9-10 and one is for tweens ages 11-12.
10:00 - 10:30 in the Tween Meeting Room
Teen (Age 13-17)
Icebreakers with Jen
The team from one of our partner organizations, Connected in Motion, will be presenting a trivia Icebreaker for all the FFL teens. Get to know the Teen Staff, your peers, and get ready to test your trivia knowledge.
10:00 - 10:30 in the Teen Meeting Room
Sessions from 10:45 - 11:30 am Eastern US
Workshop for Parents: Off to College with CDN
Anna Floreen Sabino, MSW, CDCES
Is your child heading off to college? Join Anna Floreen Sabino, MSW, CDCES, from the College Diabetes Network for a discussion about preparing you, and your child, for college with type 1 diabetes. This session is for parents of teens with diabetes who are thinking about college.
10:45 - 11:30 in Webinar 2
Novo Nordisk Focus Group: Combining CGM and Insulin Data
For Type 1 Teens/Young adults using insulin pens & CGMs
This session will discuss some of the challenges that come along with using insulin pens and how a record of when and how much insulin you took might be helpful when looking at your CGM. Join us for a unique opportunity to provide input on the future of diabetes technology. This focus group is for Type 1 Teens/Young adults using insulin pens & CGMs.
Pre-registration required
10:45 - 11:30 in the Novo Nordisk Meeting Room
Medtronic Focus Group: A Simpler Way for Infusion Site Changes
Learn about and provide feedback on Medtronic’s newest infusion set innovation. They are looking to connect with up to six families of patients who are on insulin pump therapy.
This session presenter will be David Banks. David joined Medtronic two years ago and works within their marketing team, focused on consumables such as infusion sets. David lives in the northeast and enjoys spending time with his wife and family.
Pre-registration required
10:45 - 11:30 in the Medtronic Meeting Room
Roche Focus Group: Say Hello to Sulli Diabetes Guru
For Type 1 Non-Pump Users
The Roche Diabetes Care Team is looking for both adults and caregivers of children with T1D to participate in this focus group to gather insights for shaping their next-generation voice assistant, Sulli Diabetes Guru, for the T1D audience. Sulli Diabetes Guru is the first conversational experience from Roche, intended to help you live your best life. Coming soon to Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
All participants must agree to an Informed Consent and Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement. You will receive a $40 smart speaker and a $50 gift card in exchange for your feedback.
Pre-registration required
10:45 - 11:30 in the Roche Meeting Room
Youth Sessions from 11:45 am - 12:15 pm Eastern US
Kiddie Kove (age 0-5)
Dancing with Touched by Type 1
Touched By Type 1 brings dance and diabetes together in this high-energy session that will get your kids moving. Join founder Elizabeth Forrest for an active, engaging dance session for even the littlest kiddos.
11:45 - 12:15 in the Kiddie Kove Webinar Room
Elementary (Age 6-8)
Dancing with Touched by Type 1
The team at Touched by Type 1 will introduce the Elementary aged kids to some new dance moves. This session is pre-recorded and will be broadcast through the Elementary Zoom meeting room. Touched by Type 1 brings awareness to type 1 diabetes through dance, aiming to raise funds to help find a cure and inspire PWD. No dancing experience is necessary to have fun at this session! Please make sure kids have space where they (and you) can bust a move.
11:45 - 12:15 in the Elementary Webinar Room
Tween (Age 9-12)
Tween Program: How to be a Diabetes Ninja
Have you seen American Ninja Warrior? Come join our Tween Staff and meet some CWD’s favorite Ninja Warriors, and test out your own ninja skills!
11:45 - 12:15 in the Tween Meeting Room
Teen (Age 13-17)
Diabetes and Stress with Jessica Kichler, PhD, CDE
Join Dr. Kichler for a real and honest discussion about managing the combination of diabetes, a global health crisis, and stress. Tips, tricks, and anecdotes will be shared in a safe, comfortable environment.
11:45 - 12:15 in the Teen Meeting Room
Exercise Break from 12:30 - 1:00 Eastern US
Family Workout with Lauren Salko
Sponsored by Tandem
Join Professional Freestyle Skier Lauren Salko for a 30 minute family workout session to help you get moving between sessions! All fitness levels are welcome. If you received a fitness band in your Box of FFL, bring it along.
Note: The t:slim X2 insulin pump is approved for individuals 6 years of age and greater.
12:30 - 1:00 in the Tandem Room
Sessions from 1:30 - 2:15 pm
University of Florida Research Update
The University of Florida Diabetes Institute is committed to all facets of improving lives of people affected by type 1 diabetes. Please join us to chat with four of our faculty as we discuss bioengineering beta cells (Dr. Stabler), immunotherapy to prevent and reverse type 1 (Dr. Jacobsen), technology to improve living with type 1 (Dr. Albanese-O’Neill), and psychological support for patients and families living with diabetes (Dr. Westen).
1:30 - 2:15 in Webinar 1
Novo Nordisk Focus Group: Combining CGM and Insulin Data
For Type 1 adults using insulin pens and CGMs
This session will discuss some of the challenges that come along with using insulin pens, including how a record of when and how much insulin you took might be helpful when looking at your CGM. Join us for a unique opportunity to provide input on the future of diabetes technology. This focus group is for adults with type 1 diabetes who are using insulin pens and CGMs.
Pre-registration required
1:30 - 2:15 in the Novo Nordisk Meeting Room
Insulet Focus Group: Next Generation Omnipod® System*
The next generation Omnipod® System is currently in pivotal trials. Their new system has been designed to simplify life for people living with or caring for someone with diabetes and they want your input. Sign up to learn more and provide important feedback that will help Omnipod® improve the lives of individuals with insulin-requiring diabetes across the globe.
(*to participate you cannot be a current Omnipod customer and must be willing to sign a legal confidentiality document)
Pre-registration required
1:30 - 2:15 in the Insulet Meeting Room
Tandem Focus Group: Input for Future Tandem Technology
Attendees of this session will be able to provide input to Tandem Diabetes Care team members working on future products. Share your story and help us continue to provide revolutionary technology to people with diabetes. Attendees will be compensated $20 gift cards for their time.
Pre-registration required
1:30 - 2:15 in the Tandem Meeting Room
Xeris Product Theater: Conversations about Severe Low Blood Sugar and New Treatment Options
Join Amy Hess Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDE for a conversation about new glucagon treatment options, including efficacy, usability, and safety. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions about the information presented. Amy Hess Fischl is presenting on behalf of Xeris Pharmaceuticals.
Pre-registration required
1:30 - 2:15 in the Xeris Meeting Room
Roche Focus Group: Say Hello to Sulli Diabetes Guru
For Type 1 Insulin Pump Users
The Roche Diabetes Care Team is looking for both adults and caregivers of children with T1D to participate in this focus group to gather insights for shaping their next-generation voice assistant, Sulli Diabetes Guru, for the T1D audience. Sulli Diabetes Guru is the first conversational experience from Roche, intended to help you live your best life. Coming soon to Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
All participants must agree to an Informed Consent and Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement. You will receive a $40 smart speaker and a $50 gift card in exchange for your feedback.
Pre-registration required
1:30 - 2:15 in the Roche Meeting Room
Youth Sessions from 2:30 - 3:00 pm Eastern US
Kiddie Kove (age 0-5)
Outdoor Adventure: Virtual Animal Outing
Join Parker Grand, a California State Park Educator who also has type 1 diabetes, for a virtual expedition in search of wild animals in the state park. Parker will also share how he manages his type 1 diabetes while navigating the park trails.
2:30 - 3:00 in the Kiddie Kove Webinar Room
Elementary (Age 6-8)
What Are You Eating?
In this session, kids will learn about food groups, why eating a balanced meal is important, and how to make meal planning fun. Bring a snack to this session, and use the food as your art project, displaying it using a plate as your canvas. (You can download our example PDF.) Be prepared to share your creation with the group, and together, we’ll explore the food groups used and approximate the carb count. (For parents: If your child will be eating their food creation, please stay close to support that choice. The CWD staff will advise kids to check in before eating.)
2:30 - 3:00 in the Elementary Meeting Room
Tween (Age 9-12)
Diabetes Trivia for (Low) Dummies
Time to let your diabetes knowledge shine! Join the Teen staff for a fun trivia session that will include a variety of diabetes-related topics. Bring your A-game for this Diabetes Trivia.
2:30 - 3:00 in the Tween Meeting Room
Teen (Age 13-17)
Getting Motivated with Shawn Shepheard
Join PWD and motivational speaker, Shawn Shepheard, for a session that will help teens make connections and navigate the diabetes community using technology.
2:30 - 3:00 in the Teen Meeting Room
Sessions from 3:15 - 4:00 pm Eastern US
How to Read Research: Separating the Real From the Maybe
Marissa Town, BSN, RN, CDCES
Are you confused about the diabetes research making waves in the news? Marissa Town, BSN, RN, CDCES, will help walk us through what makes some diabetes research worth getting excited about and what might make you want more information first.
3:15 - 4:00 in Webinar 1
Parenting Your Tween
Laura Smith, PhD, CDE and Kenny Rodenheiser, BSN, RN, CDE
Join Laura Smith and Kenny Rodenheiser for an introduction to the Tween Programming at FFL. This session is for the parents of tweens (ages 9 – 12) and will help families with tweens get the most out of their week at Friends for Life.
3:15 - 4:00 in Webinar 2
Parenting Your Teen
Maureen Monaghan, PhD, CDE and Brian Grant, BSN, RN, CDE
Join Maureen Monaghan and Brian Grant for an introduction to the Teen Programming at FFL. This session is for the parents of teens (ages 13 – 17) and will help families with teens get the most out of their week at Friends for Life.
3:15 - 4:00 in Webinar 3
Novo Nordisk Focus Group: Combining CGM and Insulin Data
Parents of T1 teenagers using insulin pens and CGMs
This session will discuss some of the challenges that come along with using insulin pens, including how a record of when and how much insulin you took might be helpful when looking at your CGM. Join us for a unique opportunity to provide input on the future of diabetes technology. This focus group is for parents of teenagers with type 1 diabetes who are using insulin pens and CGMs.
Pre-registration required
3:15 - 4:00 in the Novo Nordisk Meeting Room
Insulet Focus Group: Taking a Pause to Reset your T1D with Diabetes Health Coach, Lauren Bongiorno
IIn this 45 minute session, T1D health coach Lauren Bongiorno will take you through her top strategies for re-centering yourself when diabetes starts to feel overwhelming. Whether you’ve had a few days of challenging blood sugars, you’re feeling unmotivated, or you’re getting wrapped up in your own fears, Lauren will help you expand the toolbox of methods you can use to navigate these times.
Pre-registration required
3:15 - 4:00 in the Insulet Webinar Room
Medtronic Focus Group: Support for Parents Following Diagnosis
Medtronic hopes to understand the role medical devices companies should play in educating families of children who are newly diagnosed with diabetes. They’d like to connect with up to six sets of parents of children with type 1 diabetes, with or without technology, and they do not have to be newly diagnosed.
Your presenter will be John Gaines. Having lived with type 1 diabetes for over 22 years, John started his career as a registered nurse and then got into diabetes education. He now works at Medtronic in Patient & Healthcare Professional marketing.
Pre-registration required
3:15 - 4:00 in the Medtronic Meeting Room
Tandem Focus Group: Input for Future Tandem Technology
Attendees of this session will be able to provide input to Tandem Diabetes Care team members working on future products. Share your story and help us continue to provide revolutionary technology to people with diabetes. Attendees will be compensated $20 gift cards for their time.
Pre-registration required
3:15- 4:00 in the Tandem Meeting Room
Roche Focus Group: Peer Support, Loyalty, and Advocacy … Oh My!
The Roche Diabetes Care Team is looking for both adults and caregivers of children who can tell us what they’re passionate about. What do you want and need when receiving and giving peer support and what makes you loyal or advocate for a brand/company and not others? We want to know!
All participants must agree to an Informed Consent and Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement. You will receive a $50 gift card in exchange for your feedback.
Pre-registration required
3:15 - 4:00 in the Roche Meeting Room
Sessions from 4:15 - 5:00 pm Eastern US
FFL-Wood Squares! The Diabetes Game Show
Stacey Simms
Join author and podcast host Stacey Simms for her annual game show session! Stacey looked at all these Zoom calls and realized she had to re-create the classic "Hollywood Squares" game show. Join a panel of Friends for Life faculty and speakers for some trivia and fun. Attendees will be eligible for prizes.
4:15 - 5:00 in Webinar 1
Dedicated Virtual Exhibit Hall Hours from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Eastern US
Virtual Friends for Life Orlando Exhibit Hall
Virtual FFL Orlando Daily Conference Schedule for Wednesday, July 15
Click on individual session boxes above to join in.
Sessions will start at their indicated times (Eastern US).
Use password provided in email.
