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Diabetes Family Conference

One day for the whole family.

Sessions for parents, camp activities for kids and teens with diabetes, and siblings welcome. Leave your details, and we will tell you when registration opens.

2027 date (Setebaid to confirm)
Date to come
Learning and camp fun
One full day
Programs for kids and teens
Ages 3–18
Bring the whole family
Siblings welcome

For parents

Sessions on life with type 1 diabetes

Parents spend the day in learning sessions with doctors, nurses and diabetes educators, and with other families who live with diabetes too. Below are sample topics. The 2027 sessions and speakers will be posted here (Setebaid to confirm).

  1. Pumps, CGMs and new tools

    What is new, and how families use it from day to day.

  2. Diabetes at school

    Care plans, the school nurse, and how to talk with teachers.

  3. Sports and active days

    How to keep blood sugar steady through games, practice and long summer days.

  4. Growing up with diabetes

    How to help your child take on more of their own care as they grow.

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Gaga, crafts and new friends

While you learn, they play

  • Kids, 3–12

    Arts and crafts, outdoor games such as Gaga, and coloring. Kids eat their meals with their parents.

  • Teens, 13–18

    The high ropes course, adventure games and zip lining (Setebaid to confirm the ages and activities for 2027).

  • Brothers and sisters

    Siblings are welcome to come and join in.

Doctors and nurses: tell your families

Share the conference with the families in your care, or ask us how you can teach a session (Setebaid to confirm).

Good to know

Care, cost and questions

  1. Safe and cared for

    • The medical team looks after the kids and teens during the day, so you can focus on your sessions (Setebaid to confirm).

    How we care for your child
  2. What it costs

    • The 2027 fee is not set yet (Setebaid to confirm). When it is, you will find it on Dates and prices.

    See dates and prices
  3. Questions

    Call the office
  4. After the conference

    • Want a full week of camp? See our summer camps for kids and teens with diabetes.

    See our summer camps

Hear when registration opens

Leave your details, and we will tell you when registration opens for the 2027 conference.

Mark Moyer, Setebaid Services Director