T1D Symposium

graphic_for_website.bmpThanks to everyone who participated in the 1st Annual JDRF South Region T1D Symposium in January.  We are working on securing sponsors and a date for another T1D Symposium in January 2014.  Please check back soon for details!

At the 2013 T1D Symposium, participants enjoyed:
  • Educational sessions in topics to include diabetes research, girls issues, boys issues, transitioning to college, adult issues, T1D technology, medic alert dogs, T1D athletes, and more.
  • Nationally recognized speakers, including Kerri Sparling of SixUntilMe.com, and experts in the field of type 1 diabetes.
  • Fun supervised activities for children, including an “almost” sleepover!
  • Networking activities for adults with type 1 and parents of children with type 1.
  • Hotel accommodations and three meals are included with your registration.
This event was hosted by the following JDRF Chapters: Middle Tennessee, East Tennessee, West Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, and Greater Arkansas.