Saturday 31st October 2020
Programme For Saturday 31st 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.
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Sessions from 09.15 - 10.00
Diabetes technologies - What’s within grasp
Sandeep Thekkepat
09.15 - 10.00 in Room 1
What you’d like to ask at Clinic but don’t
Brian Kennon & Jude Kennon
09.15 - 10.00 in Room 2
This session is a Meeting
The ultimate mealtime insulin dosing guide: Taking the research and applying it to high carb, low carb, snacking and takeaways!
John Pemberton
09.15 - 10.00 in Room 3
This session is a Meeting
Youth Sessions from 10.15 - 10.45
Childcare (Age 3-5)
Get Moving with Gavin, the DiAthlete
Come join us with a workout hosted by Gavin Griffiths
Please note:
this is a joint session with Elementary & cameras will be on.
10.15 - 10.45 in the Elementary Meeting Room
Elementary (Age 6-8)
Get Moving with Gavin, the DiAthlete
10.15 - 10.45 in the Elementary Meeting Room
Tween (Age 9-12)
Carb Creatures
10.15 - 10.45 in the Tween Meeting Room
Teen (Age 13-17)
Let's see what's under the cushions
10.15 - 10.45 in the Teen Meeting Room
Sessions from 11.00 - 11.45
Covid-19 and Diabetes
Fraser Gibb
11.00 - 11.45 in Room 1
Diathlete: clocking the T1D miles and knowing the world
Gavin Griffiths
11.00 - 11.45 in Room 2
T1, the third wheel in our relationship
Douglas & Sophie Cairns / Martyn & Chelsea Carr
11.00 - 11.45 in Room 3
The session is a Meeting
Youth Sessions from 12.00 - 12.30
Childcare (Age 3-5)
Brown Bear, Brown Bear with Ruby the Bear with Diabetes
12.00 - 12.30 in the Childcare Meeting Room
Elementary (Age 6-8)
Growing Up Amazing with Jill Weissberg-Benchell
Come and hang out with Jill and gain an insight on why it’s amazing to be you
12.00 - 12.30 in the Elementary Meeting Room
Tween (Age 9-12)
Get up and move! with Gavin Griffiths
12.00 - 12.30 in the Tween Meeting Room
Teen (Age 13-17)
Carb up (or down) with John Pemberton
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)
Free time : no Childcare session
14.15 - 14.45
Elementary (Age 6-8)
Carbtastic! With John Pemberton
14.15 - 14.45 in the Elementary Meeting Room
Tween (Age 9-12)
You are awesome with Jill Weissberg-Benchell
14.15 - 14.45 in the Tween Meeting Room
Teen (Age 13-17)
Flying high with Douglas Cairns
14.15 - 14.45 in the Teen Meeting Room
Sessions from 15.00 - 15.45
Managing glucose levels during sports/exercise
Gary Scheiner
15.00 - 15.45 in Room 1
Parenting Teenagers: The good, the bad and the ugly
Jill Weissberg-Benchell
15.00 - 15.45 in Room 2
Sick Day Rules
Brian Kennon & Jude Kennon
15.00 - 15.45 in Room 3
This session is a Meeting
Youth Sessions from 16.00 - 16.30
Childcare (Age 3-5)
Sing-a-long with Laura
Childcare sessions are there for to entertain the youngest members of our community
16.00 - 16.30 in the Childcare Meeting Room
Elementary (Age 6-8)
Diabetes Bingo
Bolus Worthy
16.00 - 16.30 in the Elementary Meeting Room
Tween (Age 9-12)
Green and Orange Team Chats
16.00 - 16.30 in the Tween Meeting Room
Teen (Age 13-17)
D3+ Talk
16.00 - 16.30 in the Teen Meeting Room
Dedicated Virtual Sponsors' Area from 16.30 - 18.00
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.
Family Bingo Fun - with prizes! from 18.30 - 19.45
The Virtual FFLUK Family Bingo Fun!
We may be separated by many miles, but on Saturday evening, we’re having a fun evening session for all the family.
Eyes-down for a bingo game everybody can enjoy from the youngest to the oldest in your family!
Remember, the Hallway is still open so feel free to drop in there for a chat with other attendees.
Take some photos and upload them – tag us in your social media using #FFLUK2020.
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.
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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