Friday 30th October 2020
Programme For Friday 30th October
Please Note:
- Room 1 & Room 2: these sessions are for parents, grandparents and carers and all adults
- Room 3: these sessions are aimed specifically at T1 adults, young adults and significant others
The Virtual T-1 Today UK Friends For Life 2020 Conference is now finished.
A massive "thank you" to all volunteers, speakers and sponsors for making this an amazing experience for everybody.
We are going to publish as many Webinars (and a couple of meetings) as we can so you can watch again - or catch-up on what you missed.
Feel free to look around the site and watch our videos or visit our YouTube channel:
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All Day Meeting Rooms
The Hallway
Drop in anytime to chat with FFL attendees.
08.00 - 20.00
FFL Info Desk
Got any questions? Drop us a note & we'll get back ASAP.
08.00 - 21.30
Dedicated Virtual Sponsors' Area from 08:00 - 09:00
The Virtual Friends for Life UK Sponsors' Area
This year, in an attempt to recreate the FFL Exhibit Hall, our generous sponsors and partners have really upped their digital game, working with the T-1 Today UK team to create an area where VFFL attendees can visit with sponsors, get the most current diabetes industry information, and even have some fun. We’re proud to be bringing this area, 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.
Sessions from 09.15 - 10.00
How to dynamic glucose management with CGM to crush highs and lows and maximise time in range
John Pemberton
09.15 - 10.00 in Room 1
Technology and Digital Support for Type 1 Diabetes; MyDiabetesMyWay and more..
Debbie Wake
09.15 - 10.00 in Room 2
Generation Z: things to consider: employment, holidays and life in general!
Brian Kennon & Jude Kennon
09.15 - 10.00 in Room 3
This session is a Meeting
Youth Sessions from 10.15 - 10.45
Childcare (Age 3-5)
Fun & games with Gavin Griffiths
10.15 - 10.45 in the Childcare Meeting Room
Elementary (Age 6-8)
My Diabetes Storybook
10.15 - 10.45 in the Elementary Meeting Room
Tween (Age 9-12)
Getting to know your Tween FFLs
10.15 - 10.45 in the Tween Meeting Room
Teen (Age 13-17)
Scattegories - D
10.15 - 10.45 in the Teen Meeting Room
Sessions from 11.00 - 11.45
Sick day rules
Brian Kennon & Jude Kennon
11.00 - 11.45 in Room 1
Rights at school
Danni Quinn
11.00 - 11.45 in Room 2
This session is a Meeting
How to build and maintain resilience
Mark Davies
11.00 - 11.45 in Room 3
This session is a Meeting
Youth Sessions from 12.00 - 12.30
Childcare (Age 3-5)
Free time : no Childcare session
12.00 - 12.30
Elementary (Age 6-8)
Diabetes Charades
12.00 - 12.30 in the Elementary Meeting Room
Tween (Age 9-12)
FFL Virtual Food with John
12.00 - 12.30 in the Tween Meeting Room
Teen (Age 13-17)
You Are Awesome! With Jill Weissberg-Benchell
12.00 - 12.30 in the Teen Meeting Room
Lunch & Virtual Sponsors' Area from 12.30 - 14.00
The Virtual Friends for Life UK Sponsors' Area
This year, in an attempt to recreate the FFL Exhibit Hall, our generous sponsors and partners have really upped their digital game, working with the T-1 Today UK team to create an area where VFFL attendees can visit with sponsors, get the most current diabetes industry information, and even have some fun. We’re proud to be bringing this area, 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.
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Youth Sessions from 14.15 - 14.45
Childcare (Age 3-5)
Meet Kyle Rose
14.15 - 14.45 in the Childcare Meeting Room
Elementary (Age 6-8)
“Flying High” with Douglas Cairns
14.15 - 14.45 in the Elementary Meeting Room
Tween (Age 9-12)
Diabetes Knowledge
14.15 - 14.45 in the Tween Meeting Room
Teen (Age 13-17)
D - Stories judging
14.15 - 14.45 in the Teen Meeting Room
Sessions from 15.00 - 15.45
Put your own oxygen mask on first. The importance of self-care
Jill Weissberg-Benchell
15.00 - 15.45 in Room 1
Strike the Spike – strategies for managing post-meal blood sugar
Gary Scheiner
15.00 - 15.45 in Room 2
The importance of foot screening and risk stratification leading to a treatment/management where appropriate
Duncan Stang
15.00 - 15.45 in Room 3
Youth Sessions from 16.00 - 16.30
Childcare (Age 3-5)
"Flying High" with Douglas Cairns
16.00 - 16.30 in the Childcare Meeting Room
Elementary (Age 6-8)
Meet Kyle Rose
16.00 - 16.30 in the Elementary Meeting Room
Tween (Age 9-12)
T1 Superstars – Douglas & John
16.00 - 16.30 in the Tween Meeting Room
Teen (Age 13-17)
Let's talk about the iLet with Ed Damiano
16.00 - 16.30 in the Teen Meeting Room
Dedicated Virtual Sponsors' Area from 16.30 - 17.45
The Virtual Friends for Life UK Sponsors' Area
This year, in an attempt to recreate the FFL Exhibit Hall, our generous sponsors and partners have really upped their digital game, working with the T-1 Today UK team to create an area where VFFL attendees can visit with sponsors, get the most current diabetes industry information, and even have some fun. We’re proud to be bringing this area, 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.
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Mums' Discussion Group from 18.00 - 18.45
Mums' Discussion Group
Helen Bailey & Jackie Jacombs
18.00 - 18.45 in Room 2
This session is a Meeting
Dads' Discussion Group from 19.00 - 19.45
Dads' Discussion Group
Ashley Head & Scott Kyllo
19.00 - 19.45 in Room 1
This session is a Meeting
Teen & Tween Chat Rooms 20.00 - 21.30
Tween (Age 9-12)
Tween Chat Session
Informal session to just drop in and chat to the other Tweens at the conference.
20.00 - 21.30 in the Tween Meeting Room
Teen (Age 13-17)
Teen Chat Session
Informal session to just drop in and chat to the other Tweens at the conference.
20.00 - 21.30 in the Teen Meeting Room
T1 adults, young adults & significant others meet up 20.00 - 21.30
Young adults meet-up
At the end of the day, unwind with the others in your group. Chat about anything you want.
20.00 - 21.30 in Room 3
Chill in our virtual pub "The Diabetes Inn" 20.00 - 21.30
The Diabetes Inn
Wind-down with the FFL staff and other attendees in our informal, virtual bar.
Tonight only Pub Quiz!!!
starting about 8.30
come along and test your general knowledge.
Bring your drink of choice (it doesn't have to be alcoholic!) relax and share your stories about the conference, diabetes or anything else.
We hope to see you here - even for just 5 minutes :)
Thursday
Sponsors focus groups & Workshops. Opening keynote.
Friday
Youth & Adult sessions.
Virtual Exhibition Hall.
Saturday
Youth & Adult sessions.
Virtual Exhibition Hall.
Evening family party.
Sunday
Youth & Adult sessions.
Virtual Exhibition Hall.
Closing keynote.
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