in the community
Bring the show right to you! We love to take Diabetes Connections on the road. Contact us to request a podcast appearance or a talk from Stacey.
where we’re going next
Moms' Night Out - January 20-21, 2023 - Charlotte, NC
Treat yourself to some time away with other moms who get it! Stacey is hosting a brand new event for moms of children with diabetes. More here: https://diabetes-connections.com/diabetes-connections-presents-moms-night-out/
JDRF Type One Nation Summit - Greensboro, NC - Feb 25, 2023
Stacey will lead a breakout session called “Reframe your diabetes brain”
Friends for Life Orlando - July 4-9th 2023
Stay tuned for more!
bring Stacey to your event to speak on these topics (and more)!
Diabetes Connections - Why We Need Them, How to Make Them
Attending a JDRF Summit or other conference is wonderful, but what happens when you return back to your regular routine? Stacey Simms explains the importance of “in real life” connections, and how to find and make them. Applies to parents of children with type 1 diabetes as well as adults with type 1.
Reframe Your Diabetes Brain
Let’s talk about when things go wrong. Perfection is not an option when it comes to managing T1D. Even so, it’s easy to feel like a failure. Instead of blaming yourself, learn to reframe what happened. Stacey will use real-life examples & humor to help turn what you think of as failures into positive learning experiences. Applies to parents of children with type 1 diabetes as well as adults with type 1.
Using CGM Remote Monitoring to thrive (without losing your mind)
A CGM is an incredible tool, but some studies show that parents who remote monitoring their children get less sleep and have more stress than they did before using CGM. Stacey will show you how asking a few simple questions will help you use remote monitoring to thrive with diabetes. Applies to parents of children with type 1 diabetes and caregivers and partners of people with diabetes who use CGM
Going to "Regular" Sleepaway or Day Camp with Diabetes
How can you prepare your child for success at camp or overnight programs that are not just for kids with diabetes? Stacey will share what’s worked for her family – her son has spent a month in Israel and 8 weeks as a counselor in training, both with non-diabetes programs. She’ll explain what to look for to see if your camp’s staff is ready, what you can do to make it easier on everyone and the benefits of camp, including diabetes camp. Applies to parents of children with type 1 diabetes
Wait Wait Don’t Poke Me, The Diabetes Game Show
Based on the long-running NPR game show, Stacey will create and conduct a fun round of games all based on diabetes trivia. This presentation will need a few participants (no preparation is needed on their part). Often recorded for a future podcast episode.