Diabetes Connections presents:
Moms' Night Out
October 13-14, 2023
Frisco, TX
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About Moms' Night Out
Treat yourself to some time away with other moms who get it!
In the almost 17 years since my son was diagnosed with type 1, I have attended dozens of diabetes conferences and events. Now I’ve taken the best elements from those events and created a brand new experience. We’re going to have lots of diabetes technology for you to see and learn about, stress-relieving social time where you can meet other moms just like you, and speakers who will leave you feeling energized and ready to face the challenges of parenting a child with T1D.
Can’t want to see you there,
Stacey Simms
PS if you want more info before you register, click here to jump onto our email list. We’ll keep you posted on speakers, room block, and more!
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What To Expect
Exhibitor fair
learn about the latest in insulin pumps, CGM, and meter technology as well as diabetes management options.
Cocktails & Crafts: engage in a fun, hands-on activity while you get to know other moms. Enjoy signature cocktails and/or non-alcoholic drinks.
Dinner is included
Meet new friends and catch up with those you already know around a great meal you don’t have to cook (or carb-count)
Coffee and breakfast Saturday morning
Our speaker Saturday morning will send you home with practical advice to address the unique challenges we moms face.
All attendees will receive a swag bag full of freebies
Guest Speakers
Rob Howe of Diabetics Doing Things
Diagnosed with type 1 at age 16, Rob started Diabetics Doing Things in 2015 with a simple mission: Help One Person. Over 1.8 million podcast downloads (and counting) and speaking at dozens of Diabetes events across the world, Rob continues to build Diabetics Doing Things with the hope that the community will continue to grow and provide encouragement, positivity, tools, tactics, hacks and hope for everyone with Type-1 Diabetes.
Advocate & Innovator Melissa Lee
Melissa Lee has lived with type 1 for 33 years and is a long-time writer and advocate. Currently she leads global instructional design for Insulet, maker of Omnipod. Previously, Melissa led the Diabetes Hands Foundation, and held positions at Tidepool and Bigfoot Biomedical.
Check-In with our Experts
A check-in at Moms’ Night Out is your chance to sit down with an endocrinologist or diabetes educator and “check-in” with any questions you may have about T1D management. You should always bring any management changes to your child’s healthcare team, but these consultations will be reassuring and helpful.
When check-in signups open, an email will go out ONLY to those registered for that city. Slots are limited and will go quickly.
Dr. Stephen Ponder, FAAC, CDCES
Renown pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Stephen Ponder is the author of Sugar Surfing and the medical director of Texas Lions Camp. He's been named diabetes educator of the year, and has lived with T1D himself for more than 50 years.
Dana Roseman, MPH, CDCES, RDN
Dana's specialties include hybrid closed-loop (“artificial pancreas”) technologies, pump therapy, CGM, and weight management. She has considerable experience working with people of all ages, particularly teens and young adults. She was diagnosed with T1D as a young adult and is active with Camp Sweeney.
The Venue
Walk next door to nearly 200 shops and restaurants at Stonebriar Centre Mall, or take a short drive from our Frisco hotel to stadiums, nightlife, and convention centers
About Your Host
Stacey Simms is the host of the long-running and award-winning podcast, Diabetes Connections. She is the author of “The World’s Worst Diabetes Mom, Real-Life Stories of Parenting a Child with Type 1 Diabetes,” and the upcoming “STILL The World’s Worst Diabetes Mom.”
Stacey’s son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes just before he turned two, back in 2006; she’s been sharing her family’s experience with T1D ever since.
She has been featured in almost every diabetes publication and outlet including: Diabetes Self-Management and Diabetes Forecast magazines, Beyond Type 1, JDRF, Diabetes Daily, Healthline, DiaTribe, T1D Everyday Magic and more.
Contact Us
FAQs
This is a conference designed for mothers of children with diabetes, with a focus on type 1. We will not turn any adult in the diabetes community away, but all of our programming is geared to moms. Please, no children in the conference space, this is meant to be a relaxing kid-free respite.
Friday:
3pm Check-In opens, get your swag bag!
3-6pm Vendor Fair
3-6pm Check-Ins with educators (advance signups)
5-7pm Cocktails & Crafts
7pm Dinner
8pm – Socialize and hang out!
Saturday:
9am Coffee & Breakfast
9:30am Panel
10:30am Speaker
11:45 Group photos
Relax & socialize before you head back home
Friday:
2:30pm Check-In opens, get your swag bag!
3-6pm Vendor Fair
3-6pm Check-Ins with educators Anna Sabino & Gary Schiener (advance signups)
5-7pm Cocktails & Crafts
7pm Dinner
8pm – Socialize and hang out!
Saturday:
9am Coffee & Breakfast
9:30am Speaker
11am Focus Groups (advance signups)
Relax & socialize before you head back home
Friday:
2:30pm Check-In opens, get your swag bag!
3-6pm Vendor Fair
3-6pm Check-Ins with educators Anna Sabino & Gary Schiener (advance signups)
5-7pm Cocktails & Crafts
7pm Dinner
8pm – Socialize and hang out!
Saturday:
9am Coffee & Breakfast
9:30am Speaker
11am Focus Groups (advance signups)
Relax & socialize before you head back home
No, but we urge you to do so! Part of the fun (and learning) at this conference is about being away from your children with diabetes, something we moms rarely get to do. Staying at the hotel is not required, but there will be informal socializing there after dinner and in the morning that you won’t want to miss.
No. The only groups that are allowed to hand out literature and/or demonstrate products are those with an agreement with us. There are lots of lower-cost options. Please let us know if you’re interested.
We will adhere to all local and state laws, rules, and regulations to reduce the risk of spreading COVID. We encourage everyone who is eligible to be fully vaccinated. We strongly encourage everyone to self-test with a rapid antigen test before coming to the conference.
We’d love to take this show on the road! Reach out at info@diabetes-connections.com and let us know where we should go next!
