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Platinum Slipstream 2021
October 22, 2021 - October 23, 2021
Meet other adults with Type 1 diabetes in your community - online!
Experiential Education
Learn real-world skills that you can put into practice in your daily life.
Bringing the Community to You
Connect with the community in the comfort of your own home.
Aging & Diabetes Specific Topics
Learn about topics rarely taught about or discussed, focused on aging and Type 1 diabetes.
EVENT: Platinum Virtual Slipstream 2021
WHAT: Type 1 diabetes education community & peer-learning event focused on aging and diabetes
WHERE: Online via Zoom
WHEN: October 22 & 23, 2021
WHO: Individuals 55+ living with Type 1 diabetes or anyone interested in topics related to aging and diabetes
PRICE: FREE
Are you interested in topics associated with growing old and living for a long time with Type 1 diabetes? This program will dive deep into topics around exercise, technology, mental health, blood glucose management, how people with Type 1 diabetes are impacted by aging and how aging impacts them.
(Interested in those topics, but NOT interested in their links to aging? No problem – Join us for our 2022 Virtual Slipstream program, coming soon.)
Although we are used to connecting with the community face to face, we’re looking forward to meeting you all in the comfort of your own homes during our Virtual Slipstream.
This program is funded by the Government of Canada.
*All individuals must register to participate. After registration, participants will receive a link to sign up for individual sessions.
SESSION TYPES
Presentations
These are more traditional style educational sessions. A speaker will share their screen and present to the group, followed by a conversation in which participants can choose to share their video, speak with one another, and ask the presenter questions.
Breakouts & Cafes
These sessions will be facilitated discussions with your peers. You’ll have the chance to connect via video with one another in small groups, share your experiences, and tackle themed topics with the help of a facilitator.
Activities
We love hands-on learning! In these sessions, you’ll likely be up, moving and putting lessons into practice. Consider taking part in a group yoga class, participating in a cooking class, or getting creative with an art lesson.
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Prefer a PDF copy of the program? You can download one, here!
THURSDAY OCTOBER 21, 2021
7:00pm ET /
4:00pm PT
60 minutes
ZOOM TRAINING SESSION
7:00 – 8:00 PM ET
4:00 – 5:00 PM PT
Is this your first time using Zoom or an online learning and video platform? Join us for a chance to brush up on your skills. We’ll have a team ready to assist with log-in issues, using all of the great functions of the program, setting up your video and microphone, and using chat!
FRIDAY OCTOBER 22, 2021
11:00am ET / 8:00am PT
30 minutes
WELCOME & ICE BREAKERS
11:00 – 11:30 AM ET
8:00 – 8:30 AM PT
Join us for a chance to meet one another, and kick off the start of a great day of learning and community.
12:00pm ET / 9:00am PT
75 minutes
SESSION SLOT #1
12:00 – 1:15 PM ET
9:00 – 10:15 AM PT
Check out the two session options below and choose the one that speaks to you. You’ll receive information about session selection soon.
Jill Duff
Keep Moving! Exercise, mobility & maintaining strength
Being active is an important part of living with Type 1 diabetes. As our bodies age, we’re faced with new challenges related to how we can exercise, maintain strength and stay on the move. Join us for an overview of the major physical changes that occur and how we can prepare for them both mentally and physically. Hear from the experience of others on how their exercise and activity levels have evolved over the years.
Siva Swaminathan
Cook with Me: Hands-on One-Pot Meal with Siva
Learn how to cook a delicious one-pot meal from scratch. Join chef and fellow T1D Siva Swaminathan to create a flavour-filled simple, healthy meal. A list of ingredients and carb counts will be provided beforehand so you can cook along from home.
1:30pm ET / 10:30am PT
30 minutes
OPEN CAFE
1:30 – 2:00 PM ET
10:30 – 11:00 AM PT
Join the Cafe for a casual chat with one another and continued group discussion.
Speaker TBA
CAFE: Diabetes & Exercise
Carry on the conversation with fellow participants! Come ready to share your experience, with your questions, or to sit back and learn from others. The topic of this cafe will be: Diabetes & Exercise.
Speaker TBA
CAFE: Diabetes & Hormones
Carry on the conversation with fellow participants! Come ready to share your experience, with your questions, or to sit back and learn from others. The topic of this cafe will be: Diabetes & Hormones.
12:00pm ET / 9:00am PT
75 minutes
SESSION SLOT #2
2:00 – 3:15 PM ET
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM PT
Check out the two session options below and choose the one that speaks to you. You’ll receive information about session selection soon.
Kimberley Hanson
Advocacy & Aging: Making sure your voice is heard
The way we advocate for ourselves as people living with diabetes, as well as the things we advocate for is constantly evolving. As we live longer with Type 1 diabetes, we may find ourselves needing to advocate differently with our health care providers, our families, and loved ones, and our community supports. This presentation will provide some tangible tools to help navigate conversations around changes in our health, finances, and living arrangements.
Leela Kausch
Age Pride: Shifting our mindset and maintaining mental health
Taking care of our mental health is important for all people with diabetes. Join us for a conversation about maintaining mental health and gain tools for shifting your mindset towards age pride. As a community of older people with Type 1 diabetes, we’ve been there, lived it, and earned the opportunity to enjoy where we’re at right now. [Topic and description to be updated as speaker is confirmed.]
3:30pm ET / 12:30pm PT
30 minutes
SESSION SLOT #3
3:30 – 4:00PM ET
12:30 – 1:00 PM PT
Check out the two session options below and choose the one that speaks to you. You’ll receive information about session selection soon.
Jill Duff
Activity Session
Active Session. Description TBA. Join us for this short opportunity to learn more about some of the great ways to stay active, including a short group movement class!
Speaker TBA
CAFE: Diabetes & Advocacy
Carry on the conversation with fellow participants! Come ready to share your experience, with your questions, or to sit back and learn from others. The topic of this cafe will be: Diabetes & Advocacy.
Speaker TBA
CAFE: Diabetes & Mental Health
Carry on the conversation with fellow participants! Come ready to share your experience, with your questions, or to sit back and learn from others. The topic of this cafe will be: Diabetes & Mental Health.
4:00pm ET / 1:00pm PT
60 minutes
COMMUNITY SOCIAL
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT
Pop in for this community social event! You’ll have the chance to get to know lots more about your fellow Slipstreamers and share some of your own experiences. Have you met someone who has lived with T1D for more than 50 years? Now’s your chance! What about someone who has tried more than 3 different insulin pumps. Let’s connect and share our stories.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 23, 2021
11:00am ET /
8:00am PT
30 minutes
WELCOME & ICE BREAKERS
11:00 – 11:30 AM ET
8:00 – 8:30 AM PT
Join us for a chance to meet one another, and kick off the start of a great day of learning and community.
12:00pm ET /
9:00am PT
75 minutes
SESSION SLOT #4
12:00 – 1:15PM ET
9:00 – 10:15 AM PT
Check out the two session options below and choose the one that speaks to you. You’ll receive information about session selection soon.
Fran Wild
Nutrition Tips to Maximize Health
As we age, nutrient intake becomes more important than ever before due to changes happening behind the scenes in our bodies. This session will provide an overview of the changes we may expect and how we can adjust our diet and nutrient intake to live healthily and stay active. [Topic and description to be updated as speaker is confirmed.]
Kerri Sparling
Diabetes Wear and Tear: Preparing for and living with compounding diagnoses
Living life with diabetes often means managing and living with more than one condition. Join us for a conversation about what additional diagnoses we might encounter as we age with Type 1 diabetes. This session will help you identify signs to watch for, and discuss strategies to deal with retinopathy, cognitive decline, kidney dysfunction, insulin resistance, thyroid disorder, etc. [Exact topics covered to be updated as speaker is confirmed.]
1:30pm ET /
10:30am PT
30 minutes
OPEN CAFE
1:30 – 2:00 PM ET
10:30 – 11:00 AM PT
Join the Cafe for a casual chat with one another and continued group discussion. Hosted by a Platinum Slipstream Committee Member.
Speaker TBA
CAFE: Diabetes & Nutrition
Carry on the conversation with fellow participants! Come ready to share your experience, with your questions, or to sit back and learn from others. The topic of this cafe will be: Diabetes & Nutrition.
Speaker TBA
CAFE: Diabetes & Complications
Carry on the conversation with fellow participants! Come ready to share your experience, with your questions, or to sit back and learn from others. The topic of this cafe will be: Diabetes & Complications.
12:00pm ET /
9:00am PT
75 minutes
SESSION SLOT #5
2:00 – 3:15 PM ET
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM PT
Check out the two session options below and choose the one that speaks to you. You’ll receive information about session selection soon.
Diana Provenzano
Money Wise: Finances and T1D in Canada
Learn about the financial strategies to help support living with diabetes through different phases of life. Topics to be discussed may include the impact of: changing income levels, changing health benefits, new/changing provincial support programs, and planning for the costs of diabetes supplies. During this session, we’ll review the available financial supports for Canadians with Type 1 diabetes.
Dr Michelle Litchman
Diabetes Technology: What is here now, what is coming, and how it may help me
The use of technology in managing Type 1 diabetes by older people has been shown to have many impacts including less risk of hypoglycemia and increased quality of life. Unfortunately, it can also come with barriers relating to finances, changing bodies, and the fast-paced advancements of diabetes tech. Join us for a look at the diabetes technology options that are available in 2021, the advancements in accessibility that have been made and are on the horizon, and an opportunity to share your experiences and get your questions answered.
3:30pm ET /
12:30pm PT
30 minutes
DEBRIEF & CLOSING ACTIVITY
3:30 – 3:00 PM ET
12:30 – 1:00 PM PT
SPEAKERS & FACILITATORS
More Speakers Coming Soon!
Diana Provenzano
CPA, CA
Fran Wild
Registered Dietician
Jill Duff
Nutritionist, Exercise Physiologist
Kerri Sparling
Author & Writer
Kimberley Hanson
Executive Director, Diabetes Canada
Leela Kausch
LA, LMSW
Dr Michelle Litchman
PHD, FNP-BC, FAANP, FADCES
Siva Swaminathan
Chef
THE COMMITTEE
Check out the team of community members who help bring Slipstream to life!
SPONSORS
Thank you to the partners and sponsors who helped to make Virtual Slipstream possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Platinum Virtual Slipstream and Virtual Slipstream?
Virtual Slipstream is a 4-day virtual event focused on community, connection, and continuing Type 1 diabetes education. The program brings together over 70 speakers to share a broad range of topics related to life with Type 1 diabetes.
Platinum Virtual Slipstream is a 2-day virtual event focused specifically on topics related to aging and Type 1 diabetes. The program has been developed with people 55+ who are living with Type 1 diabetes, caregivers, or anyone interested in topics related to aging and T1D.
How do I know if this program is for me?
If you are interested in diabetes education topics specifically related to aging and Type 1 diabetes, we welcome you to join! For example, do you want to learn about the impact of aging on your body and how diabetes management may need to change for exercise? Or in how menopause may impact diabetes management? Or in what financial resources are available to those 55+? Consider attending Platinum Virtual Slipstream.
Are you interested in diabetes and exercise 101 (the basics?) Or in giving insulin for fats and proteins? Or in applying for the Disability Tax Credit? Consider joining Virtual Slipstream. These sessions are open to anyone of any age, so long as the topic interests you.
Do I need to register for this event?
Yes! Registration is mandatory. Only registered participants will recieve the session sign-up link and password to the private Virtual Slipstream web page with session links.
Do I need to sign up for individual sessions?
Yes! This is preferred. You will receive a session sign-up link closer to the event. Please make your best effort to sign up ahead of time as it helps us with logistics (We have a MOUNTAIN of logistics!), including preparing our speakers and volunteers and ensuring we have appropriate licesnses to virtually host the number of people joining each session.
I'm not available for the entire event. Can I just attend a few sessions?
Yes! That’s not a problem. Just like a regular, in-person Slipstream, we encourage you to attend the sessions that best suit your goals for connection and learning.
What platform is Virtual Slipstream being hosted on?
Virtual Slipstream is being hosted on ZOOM.
What have you put in place to keep our ZOOM space safe?
CIM has disabled certain ZOOM functions in order to make sure our days flow smoothly and that our space is welcoming. We have turned off all Screen Share functions for attendees, along with remote control and annotation abilities. If you are joining a PRESENTATION or ACTIVITY session, your screen and microphone will be available but not required. If you are joining a BREAKOUT your video and microphone will be enabled and we highly encourage you to use them. It is very important that you have a working video and microphone for BREAKOUT sessions. We understand that not everyone is comfortable on video – if that’s the case, we ask you to choose a different session. (It’s uncomfortable to have sensitive and open conversations when you don’t know who is listening!)
Why is it required that I have my video and microphone turned on to join a BREAKOUT?
These sessions are built to be highly interactive. Expect to meet the others in the room, learn from an expert, and be able to ask Q&A directly. In order to ensure the space is welcoming, we ask that all participants share their video and voice. We want to be able to put a face to a name! If you are not comfortable with this, we ask that you to join a PRESENTATION.
I am stuck in the waiting room. What is going on?
If you’re in a waiting room and it is more than 5 minutes AFTER the start of the presentation time, send an email to our tech support team (address coming soon.) If it hasn’t been 5 minutes, wait a little longer. Sometimes our speakers need a few extra minutes to prepare.
Will sessions be recorded?
Our PRESENTATION sessions will be recorded. Some will be made available online to registered attendees only. Our BREAKOUT sessions will NOT be recorded, in order to encourage open conversation and sharing amongst the group.
I can't attend a session. How do I gain access to the recordings afterward?
Our PRESENTATION sessions will be recorded. Registered participants will be given access to these presentations for 4 weeks following the event. These recordings will not be available to non-registered attendees. As a small non-profit, our educational sessions are the bread and butter of what we do. Making recordings available only to registered attendees helps us gauge our community impact.
Our BREAKOUT sessions will NOT be recorded, in order to encourage open conversation and sharing amongst the group.
I am having problems signing into ZOOM.
Please check out the ZOOM resources for troubleshooting sign in problems. You can access it, here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting
I am having problems making the ZOOM session work.
I am very new to virtual programming. Will there be someone to help me access the sessions?
If you’re new to the Zoom platform, or to virtual programs in general – Welcome! We’ll be hosting an Orientation session on Thursday October 21, 2021 and we welcome you to join!
Do I have to live in Canada to attend this Virtual Slipstream?
Nope! We are a Canadian organization and as such, we speak in mmol/L, but are open, inclusive, and have worked to create a schedule that is accessible anywhere in North America. Joining us internationally? Amazing! We are so excited to have you!
I don't have diabetes. Can I still attend?
Yes! If you are a caregiver or love someone with diabetes, you are welcome to join this event!
What ages does this event target?
This program has been built for individuals who are 55 years of age or older or who are interested in topics related to aging and diabetes. There is no age cut-off or limit.
Q: I am not sure how to use or maneuver around in Zoom.
A: Connected in Motion’s Virtual Slipstreams have been hosted Zoom since our First Virtual Slipstream in May 2020. If you want to know more about using Zoom join us on Thursday October 21 at 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT for our special Zoom Training Session. Meet some other T1Ds and learn how to get the most out of Zoom Conferencing.
Virtual Slipstream Rules of the Road
Code of Conduct
Welcome to the Virtual Slipstream Team! Thank you for joining us! We are excited to connect with community members and bring a little bit of that ‘Slipstream Feeling’ to you at home through Type 1 diabetes education! Although we are not meeting in person this time around, there are still some important things to keep in mind to keep our space welcoming, safe, and community-oriented. These are our Rules of the Road. All attendees, speakers, sponsors and volunteers at our events are required to agree with the following code of conduct. We expect cooperation from all participants to help ensure Slipstreams are a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for everyone.
The Easy Read Version
Connected in Motion is dedicated to providing a harassment-free Slipstream experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof). We do not tolerate harassment or threats in any form of our participants or staff. As a participant you are responsible for your behaviour and how it impacts those around you. You must be respectful of everyone throughout the weekend sessions. Unsafe, disrespectful, or disruptive behaviours including bullying and excessive negativity. Slipstream participants violating these rules may be expelled from the event and disallowed from attending webinars, breakouts, workshops and activities.
The Fine Print Version
- Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, technology choices, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
- Participants asked to stop any harassing behaviour are expected to comply immediately.
- If a participant engages in harassing behaviour, we may take any action we deem appropriate, including warning the participant or expulsion from the event.
- Threats of violence, either explicit or implied, are never okay. Incidents of threats are taken seriously and will be reported to the appropriate authorities. Any occurrence of threats is a basis for refusal to register a participant or removal of a participant at any time leading up to or during the event.
- Our events are staffed by CIM personnel, other contract staff, volunteers and sponsors. Everyone you interact with needs to be treated with the same respect. Staff are there to make your experience enjoyable, and you are expected to contribute to an inclusive and respectful atmosphere for them.
- If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of event staff immediately. Event staff can be contacted during Virtual Slipstream through the Connected in Motion Facebook Chat function.
- We expect participants to follow these rules at all times during the event, including at all workshops and social events.
- Finally, Slipstreams are a chance to share, learn and improve self-care. We hope that you will leave our events empowered with new information to better manage your diabetes or with the feeling that you have helped others learn and improve. Slipstreams are not, however, a place to receive or share personal medical advice. We ask all individuals to respect that your diabetes may vary and that any changes in your specific self-management routine should be discussed with your diabetes team.
To download the Rules of the Road, click here.
Participant Guide
Be on time
Consider joining your session 5 minutes early. This gives you time to troubleshoot any technical difficulties. Even though we’re going virtual, being on time is still very important, especially for our Workshops and Breakouts where you’ll be interacting directly with the speaker… and each other!
Mute when not talking
In WORKSHOPS and BREAKOUTS, there will be times when you’re talking and sharing with one another. When you’re not sharing, please make sure your microphone is muted to make things easier for our speakers and volunteers.
Share the mic
In WORKSHOPS and BREAKOUTS, you’ll have the chance to share, question, and discuss. Joining in on the conversation can be extra tricky in a virtual space, so we need to take care to be respectful of our peers and make sure that all voices get heard. Use the ‘Raise Hand’ function if you’d like to share to help the Room Captain and Speaker know you have a thought or a question!
Use the Zoom controls
Check out the Zoom functions that have been made available for you. Depending on whether you’ve joined a webinar, workshop, activity, or breakout, different functions will be available. Send a message to the group in chat or use the ‘Q&A’ function in a webinar to leave a question for the speaker.
Think about your background
Have you joined a Workshop or Breakout? Don’t forget that everyone will be peering into your space! Check out what you have on display behind you. The plainer your background, the better!
Lighting is Key
Have you joined a Workshop or Breakout? Think about your lighting! Make sure you aren’t sitting in front of a bright window. That can make it impossible for your peers to see you. Consider moving a small lamp or light over to the area you’ll be using during Virtual Slipstream sessions.
Use Gallery View
Look in the top right corner of your screen during Workshops and Breakouts and use Gallery View instead of Speaker View. This will let you see up to 16 people on your screen. Are there more than 16 people in your session? You can scroll between screens too!
No screenshots, please
Please refrain from taking screenshots during sessions. Whenever possible, slides and webinar recordings will be made available to participants following Virtual Slipstream. If you are dying for a photo of all of your new friends in that great breakout session, please get the group’s permission first and give folks an opportunity to turn off their video if they’d prefer not to be included.
Guest appearances
We know that for some of you, life is WILD right now. We realize that there may be guest appearances (specifically of the child/pet cat/partner-cooking-you-lunch) type throughout Virtual Slipstream. Do what you can to stay focused, but otherwise, we’ll just go with the flow.
HAVE FUN!
This ain’t no regular conference. We’re here to connect, share, learn, and grow our community. Make some new friends and have fun!
Want to download a copy of the Participant Guide? Click here.
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