Upcoming Events at Gaylord Texan Hotel
Sun Feb 24, 10:00 AM - Sun Feb 24, 5:05 PM
1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051
Community: Grapevine
Description
Join other individuals, families, and caregivers affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D) at all life stages for a day of education and connection at the TypeOneNation Summit. Talk to experts about research advances, meet with other attendees to exchange ideas, and participat
Event Details
Join other individuals, families, and caregivers affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D) at all life stages for a day of education and connection at the TypeOneNation Summit. Talk to experts about research advances, meet with other attendees to exchange ideas, and participate in discussions important to you!
Event Day Schedule
9:00 - 11:00: Resource Row
9:30 - 10:30 New Families Session
10:30 - 11:00 Pick up children's box lunch, drop off at Youth Rooms
11:00 – 12:00: Lunch & JDRF Mission Message
12:00 - 12:30: Keynote Speaker
12:45 - 1:45: Breakout Session 1
1:55 - 2:55: Breakout Session 2
3:05 - 4:05: Breakout Session 3
*Note - this year, you will notice the sessions are coded by the following: (P) = Parent, (A) = Adult, (G) = General
Click here to check out the Sessions
Click here to check out our Presenter and Panelists' Bios
Keynote Speaker - Olympian, Kris Freeman
Kris Freeman is a 4 x Winter Olympian and former World Champion in the sport of XC Skiing. After retiring from cross country skiing he continues his athletic career as a triathlete and adventure racer, notably winning the grueling Sea to Summit Triathlon in July 2018.
Freeman was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 18 years ago while training for his first Olympic Games in Salt Lake City Utah. Through perseverance, innovative insulin dosing, and embracing modern diabetes technology, he has never let diabetes stop him from achieving his goals.
Kris has spoken at over 200 summer camps for children with diabetes, been a keynote speaker at Friends for Life in Orlando, and presented at over a dozen JDRF events.
4 Olympic Teams:
2002 -Salt Lake City, Utah: 2006 -Torino, Italy: 2010 -Vancouver, Canada: 2014 -Sochi, Russia
Thank you to our National Premier Sponsors for making this event possible:
Thank you to our National Supporting Sponsors:
sponsored by a medical education grant from Novo Nordisk
Thank you to our National Vendor Sponsor:
Thank you to our Local Sponsors:
Thank you to our Table Sponsors: Eversence, Diabetes 360, Endocrine Associates of Dallas, Xeris, and Envision Endocrinology
FAQs:
What should I bring to the event?
Bring all your diabetes supplies, and comfortable clothing and shoes are rec
Event Day Schedule
9:00 - 11:00: Resource Row
9:30 - 10:30 New Families Session
10:30 - 11:00 Pick up children's box lunch, drop off at Youth Rooms
11:00 – 12:00: Lunch & JDRF Mission Message
12:00 - 12:30: Keynote Speaker
12:45 - 1:45: Breakout Session 1
1:55 - 2:55: Breakout Session 2
3:05 - 4:05: Breakout Session 3
*Note - this year, you will notice the sessions are coded by the following: (P) = Parent, (A) = Adult, (G) = General
Click here to check out the Sessions
Click here to check out our Presenter and Panelists' Bios
Keynote Speaker - Olympian, Kris Freeman
Kris Freeman is a 4 x Winter Olympian and former World Champion in the sport of XC Skiing. After retiring from cross country skiing he continues his athletic career as a triathlete and adventure racer, notably winning the grueling Sea to Summit Triathlon in July 2018.
Freeman was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 18 years ago while training for his first Olympic Games in Salt Lake City Utah. Through perseverance, innovative insulin dosing, and embracing modern diabetes technology, he has never let diabetes stop him from achieving his goals.
Kris has spoken at over 200 summer camps for children with diabetes, been a keynote speaker at Friends for Life in Orlando, and presented at over a dozen JDRF events.
4 Olympic Teams:
2002 -Salt Lake City, Utah: 2006 -Torino, Italy: 2010 -Vancouver, Canada: 2014 -Sochi, Russia
Thank you to our National Premier Sponsors for making this event possible:
Thank you to our National Supporting Sponsors:
sponsored by a medical education grant from Novo Nordisk
Thank you to our National Vendor Sponsor:
Thank you to our Local Sponsors:
Thank you to our Table Sponsors: Eversence, Diabetes 360, Endocrine Associates of Dallas, Xeris, and Envision Endocrinology
FAQs:
What should I bring to the event?
Bring all your diabetes supplies, and comfortable clothing and shoes are rec
