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Virtual Slipstream 2022
April 21, 2022 - April 24, 2022
Free
Meet other T1s in your community virtually.
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.
Lasting Connections
Connect online and look forward to meeting face to face soon!
*All individuals must register to participate. After registration, participants will receive a link to sign up for individual sessions.
EVENT: Virtual Slipstream 2022
WHAT: Type 1 diabetes education community & peer-learning event
WHERE: Online via Zoom
WHEN: April 21-24, 2022
WHO: Adults (18+) with Type 1 diabetes
PRICE: Pay what you can structure
Connected in Motion invites you to join us for community, connection and continuing Type 1 diabetes education.
You can expect to connect, share, and brainstorm with small groups, and choose breakout sessions that best align with your own interests and goals. You’ll have the chance to join virtual group fitness sessions, hear from some amazing speakers, and participate in traditional Slipstream sessions including the popular ‘Hot Topics’.
We hope that Virtual Slipstream 2022 will spark some new friendships, lasting connections, and maybe even introduce you to your next climbing, hiking or paddling partner!
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Check out what we’ve got planned!
Read the individual session descriptions below for more information.
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.
Workshops
These sessions will feature a smaller participant to presenter ratio. You’ll have the opportunity to interact with presenter and one-another through both video, chat and some hands-on activities. There will be a limit on the number of individuals who can sign up for these sessions.
Breakouts
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.
SPEAKERS
We are lucky to be able to offer a stipend to our speakers, to acknowledge their wonderful dedication to T1D education and awareness!
CIM would like to thank many of our 2021 speakers who generously donated back their payments–we appreciate your kindness! However, please know there is no expectation to do so.
Amanda Coschi is a Clinical Diabetes Specialist with Tandem Diabetes Care Canada. She has been living with diabetes since 2002 and went on to become a Registered Nurse and Certified Diabetes Educator with a passion for teaching and spreading awareness about managing diabetes. Amanda has been involved with Connected in Motion over the years including being a part of the 2017 Adventure Team hiking the North Coast Trail. You will often find her canoe tripping or hanging out with her foster dogs.
Amanda Coschi
RN, BScN, CDE – Tandem Clinical Manager
Andrew Bierworth has been living with type 1 diabetes since 1997 and has been wearing pump technology since 2003. After being the recipient of the Hope foundation scholarship in 2006, Andrew attended Nipissing University and became a Registered Nurse. After 5 years of acute care/ER nursing, Andrew became a Diabetes Educator. Andrew has been involved with D-camps since he was a child and has worked in a number of different roles at camps across the country. Now residing in Vernon, BC he is working with Medtronic of Canada as a Diabetes Clinical Specialist. Andrew has been a volunteer Firefighter for 8 years and is a Lieutenant with the North Westside FD where he lives. Andrews passions include sports and spending time camping in the teardrop camping trailer, that he built during the first months of the COVID pandemic, with his Fiancé and 2 Dogs.
Andrew Bierworth
RN, BScN – Medtronic, Clinical Specialist
Anna Norton, MS, the CEO of DiabetesSisters, is dedicated to improving the lives of women living with diabetes through peer support and education, online and in-person. She oversees a peer support program for women living with all kinds of diabetes, a Leadership Institute and Conference series, and a Minority Initiative Program. She serves on various patient-focused panels and speaks on behalf of women living with diabetes at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions, the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Annual Meetings, and the International Diabetes Federation Congress and has been featured in an assortment of health-related magazines and books. Anna graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida and Master of Science in Education at Florida International University. She currently resides in the Chicago-area with her family and has lived with type 1 diabetes since 1993.
Anna Norton
Diabetes Sisters
Anne Marie MacDonald (Hospod), MSc, M.D., is a modern health care professional and passionate medical thought leader who advocates for chronic disease self-management, preventive medicine, and healthy active living. She holds a combined undergraduate degree in Physiology and the History of Medicine from McGill University (Montreal, Canada), a Life Sciences degree from La Sorbonne University (Paris, France), as well as a Medical degree from the Jagiellonian University Collegium Medicum (Krakow, Poland). Her expertise lies in healthy active living, behavior change, and chronic disease prevention and management. Dr. MacDonald has been living with Type 1 Diabetes for over 30 years and loves helping Type 1s reach their athletic goals. As a Type 1 Ironman athlete, she has also been chosen as a Diabetes Sports Project Champion.
Dr Anne Marie MacDonald
MD, MSc
April Blackwell is an aerospace engineer, an astronaut-hopeful, and is someone living with T1D who ‘flies’ the International Space Station as a flight controller in mission control. April has worked at NASA for 8 years but has been obsessed with space since kindergarten - when she made up her mind to become an astronaut. A diagnosis of type 1 diabetes at age 11 seemed like an unsurmountable roadblock - type 1 diabetes is an automatic disqualification on the NASA astronaut application. But instead of giving up, she doubled down - learning Russian in high school, studying hard in math, and receiving a full-ride scholarship to attain an aerospace engineering degree.
In her aerospace career, April has flown more than 250 hours in experimental army aircraft and passed qualifications in the Army Special Operations helicopter dunker program, altitude chamber, and parachute course - all of which normally preclude people with type 1 diabetes. Since NASA flight controller certification, she has acquired nearly 3,000 console hours in mission control, responsible for maintaining the ISS’s attitude.
April has not given up on her ultimate dream of becoming an astronaut, but she has added an extra challenge - to be the first T1D in space! She is passionate about sharing her experiences to inspire fellow T1Ds to push boundaries in pursuit of their dreams.
April Blackwell
Aerospace Engineer, Tandem Speaker
Bridget Wood, RD, LD is a registered dietitian nutritionist and T1D for 12 years. She helps clients virtually to manage their diabetes and relationship with food and works for a healthcare tech company.
Bridget Wood
RDN, LD, CDCES
Bruno Helman is a Public Health and Youth advocate, with special focus on NCDs. He holds a postgraduate diploma in Health Economics from the University of Sao Paulo (USP) and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo (PUC-SP). Bruno has a lot of experience with Civil Society Organizations, currently representing the Brazilian Diabetes Society (SBD) as its Young Leader on International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and part of the Advisory Global Committee for Our Views, Our Voices from NCD Alliance. As well from the Government perspective, he served as PAHO Advocacy Consultant for the Brazilian Ministry of Health. Nowadays, he works as KiDS (Kids and Diabetes in Schools) Coordinator for the International Diabetes Federation.
On top of that, he is the founder and President of Running for Diabetes Institute, a non-profit organization that promotes inclusion and health of people living with diabetes and their family members through the regular practice of physical activity. Bruno is driven by social impact and believes in the power of partnership and coalition building towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In his free time he enjoys running marathons (42,195km), so far having completed 15 of them.
Bruno Helman
NCDs and Youth Advocate
Apoorva Gomber, MBBS, MD, MPH is a medical doctor from Delhi, India and trained in global health from USA. She is currently working as a Fellow in the Division of Global Health Equity at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, MA, USA. She has Type 1 diabetes and is passionate about fighting against the stigma and stereotypes associated with T1D as well as living with other chronic diseases. She has been a global patient advocate from India and passionate to work in the global health realm. As a young leader in Diabetes at International Diabetes Federation, she has been actively involved with organizations like T1International for insulin affordability and access. Diabetes has changed her into a very passionate and stronger person encouraging her to work for better care for T1D’s across the globe. Her hobbies include running, yoga, traveling, and having interesting conversations with people over coffee.
Dr Apoorva Gomber
MBBS, MD
Cherise Shockley joined The diaTribe Foundation in 2019 as the organization’s first Community Manager. Cherise was diagnosed with Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults in June 2004. She is the founder of Diabetes Social Media Advocacy (#dsma), creator of the Blue Fridays initiative and Women of Color (WOC) Diabetes. Cherise is a subject matter expert in diabetes social media, online communities, and peer support. She is a wife, mother, and veteran. She received her degree in Mass Communications and Media Studies with a minor in Digital Audience from Arizona State University.
Cherise Shockley
Author, Community Advocate, Corporate Digital Social Media Manager
Ciara has been living with T1D for over 20 years. She is positive that her lived experience has led her to her dream job working as a CDE. She is passionate about the power that community holds, and has helped to develop a sense of the same amongst people living with diabetes in Nova Scotia. She aims to spend time outside of her comfort zone and to live life fully. Ultimately, she hopes to help others to do their own version of the same. She is a self-proclaimed fitness and wellness nerd who especially enjoys spending time at the lake, cycling, and swinging her insulin pump around on the dance floor. Recently Ciara has become especially interested in women’s health and mental health in those living with T1D.
Ciara Stevens
RN, BScN CDE, Certified Yoga Teacher
Daniel Newman has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 24 years. Daniel has experienced the highs, lows, and in-betweens of living with the condition. In 2013, Daniel was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease and received a kidney transplant in April 2018. Daniel now uses his voice as a patient advocate to provide to help others and recently won the WEGO Health Best in Show award for his Talking Type 1 Podcast. The podcast discusses all areas of life when living with type 1 diabetes.
Dan Newman
Podcaster, Talking Type 1 Podcast
Dessi completed her PhD at York University in Toronto, Canada under the supervision of Dr. Michael Riddell in 2018. Her PhD research focused on strategies to reduce dysglycemia around exercise in adults with type 1 diabetes. Dessi is currently a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University working under the supervision of Dr. David Maahs. Her research focuses on exercise physiology and blood glucose management in type 1 diabetes.
Dessi Zaharieva
PhD, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Stanford University, CDCES
Jane Yardley, PhD, completed her PhD in Population Health at the University of Ottawa in 2011. Her doctoral thesis focused on the effects of resistance exercise, on its own or combined with aerobic exercise, in physically active individuals with type 1 diabetes. She is now a member of faculty at the University of Alberta, and part of the Physical Activity and Diabetes Laboratory at the Alberta Diabetes Institute. Jane is still performing research related to type 1 diabetes and exercise, with projects focused on resistance exercise and high intensity intermittent intervals. She has also recently started focusing on women's health, examining how the menstrual cycle and menopause affect blood glucose around exercise. She is a co-author of the 2016 American Diabetes Association Position Statement on Diabetes and Exercise/Physical Activity. Outside the lab and classroom, Jane practices what she preaches by cycling and running in the summer, cross-country skiing in the winter, and (of course) enjoying resistance exercise year round!
Dr Jane Yardley
PhD
Rayhan, diagnosed at age 12, studied electrical engineering and computer science at U.C. Berkeley with the hopes of applying his knowledge to diabetes technology. The significance of clinical practice became clear to him after his youngest sisters also developed diabetes. He devotes his life to advancing the care of diabetes in patients of all ages.
Dr Rayhan Lal
MD, MPH, PhD
Gabrielle’s passion for health and education has led her to pursue a career in the field of dietetics to specialize in diabetes management. She is the Diabetes Educator with LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology in Ottawa and the Clinical Coordinator for LMC’s Diabetes Education Program.
Gabrielle volunteers with Diabetes Canada as a facilitator and organizer for the D-Café, a support group for people living with type 1 diabetes. She also connects with families and children living with type 1 diabetes through the JDRF and volunteers with CHEO to help bridge the gap between diabetes care and youth living with type 1 diabetes.
Gabrielle presents on emerging technologies to both health care providers and for community events. She writes articles and blogs for various organizations and magazines, including the Diabetes Canada Diabetes Communicator.
Ultimately, she is passionate about driving change in the health care provider approach to help empower all people living with diabetes.
Gabrielle Schmid
RD, CDE, CPT
Dr. Gaja's interest in endocrinology started in Medical School. Her first clinical rotation in pediatric endocrinology turned out to be more than she expected: while showing patients how to use glucose meters she tested 500+ herself.
For 10 years after diagnosis, she kept it a secret. In 2012 she volunteered at the camp for children with T1D and this experience changed her life. She leads a local T1D support group, and wears diabetes "trophies" up in the open. In 2017 she discovered power of therapeutic carbohydrates restrictions. She has been enjoying the freedom from glucose rollercoaster since. Dr. Gaja combines conventional medical treatments with evidence-based, whole-person, and integrative therapies in creating personalized care plans. She is Board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, as well as IFM certified Functional Medicine provider.
For 10 years after diagnosis, she kept it a secret. In 2012 she volunteered at the camp for children with T1D and this experience changed her life. She leads a local T1D support group, and wears diabetes "trophies" up in the open. In 2017 she discovered power of therapeutic carbohydrates restrictions. She has been enjoying the freedom from glucose rollercoaster since. Dr. Gaja combines conventional medical treatments with evidence-based, whole-person, and integrative therapies in creating personalized care plans. She is Board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, as well as IFM certified Functional Medicine provider.
Dr Gaja Andzel
MD, Board Certified Endocrinologist
Being overweight or having obesity can greatly impact your physical health and wellbeing as a person with T1D. In this presentation, we will discuss healthy behaviour changes, including physical activity and food modifications, that will help maintain glucose stability. We'll also touch on medication options (diabetes meds in particular) that can play a role in weight management. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of feeling supported, developing a plan, and taking one step at a time.
Gary Scheiner
MS, CDCES
Ginger diagnosed herself with Type 1 diabetes during the 7th-grade health fair when she was 13 years old — and nobody believed her for a week! She also lives with Celiac disease, fibromyalgia, and hypothyroidism. Needless to say, her immune system has made some very questionable choices over the years, but she has spent her entire adult life creating content that helps people juggle the daily challenges of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
She’s authored a variety of books, including “When I Go Low” (for kids), “Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes,” and “Dealing with Diabetes Burnout.” Ginger’s also written for DiabetesMine, Healthline, T1D Exchange, Diabetes Strong, Diathrive, and more! As a former competitive powerlifter, yoga teacher, and health coach, Ginger loves the never-ending experiment of managing type 1 diabetes around exercise.
In her free time, she is usually jumping rope, scootering with her daughters, or walking with her handsome fella and her amazing dog, Petey.
She’s authored a variety of books, including “When I Go Low” (for kids), “Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes,” and “Dealing with Diabetes Burnout.” Ginger’s also written for DiabetesMine, Healthline, T1D Exchange, Diabetes Strong, Diathrive, and more! As a former competitive powerlifter, yoga teacher, and health coach, Ginger loves the never-ending experiment of managing type 1 diabetes around exercise.
In her free time, she is usually jumping rope, scootering with her daughters, or walking with her handsome fella and her amazing dog, Petey.
Ginger Vieira
Author, writer, speaker, and advocate.
Grace has been a registered nurse for over 14 years and is currently a Solution Sales Consultant for Teladoc Health and the subject matter expert for Whole Person care including, Diabetes, Hypertension, Diabetes Prevention, and Weight Management solutions. She is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and Certified Case Manager, with her previous role as a Senior Clinical Territory Manager at Medtronic Diabetes. She helped train and develop healthcare providers and their patients on insulin pumps and CGMs. Grace is also the Co-lead for the ADCES community of interest for diabetes prevention and volunteer for Diversity in Diabetes. She is very passionate about prevention and diabetes education. Grace loves to walk/run, enjoy time with her family and try new things.
Grace Silverio
BSN, CDCES, RN
I’m Heather Rose Walker and I would feign to call myself a methodologist! I lead qualitative research at Medical Group Analytics at the University of Utah Health. I hold a Ph.D. in Disability Studies from the University of Illinois Chicago (2019). Using my degrees, I work on projects with teams across our health system, from the NICU to general surgery. In my role at the U, I also am teaching an undergraduate-level disability studies course and beginning to market a recently published book.
Heather Walker
PhD
After living with Type 1 diabetes for over 25 years, Janet loves to share her experiences and inspire others by proving that living with diabetes has no limits. No matter the season, you can find her participating in outdoor adventures, teaching group fitness classes, and being a tourist-at-home in Ottawa, ON. She began her fitness instructor journey in 2020, and teaches both virtual and in-person classes to reach as many people as possible. After being in front of a computer all day, Janet loves motivating others (including herself!) to get moving for their mental and physical health through class.
Janet Babula
Fitness Instructor
Dr. Jessica Kichler, CDCES, Ph.D., C.Psych, is a Clinical and Health Psychologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Windsor, who specializes in clinical intervention research focusing on psychosocial adjustment and coping with type 1 diabetes. She previously worked as a diabetes psychologist and certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES) at two academic medical centers (Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center) in the United States for almost 15 years before starting at the University of Windsor in the summer of 2020. In addition, she is interested in how to most effectively support college-aged students with type 1 diabetes transition into young adulthood.
Dr Jessica Kichler
CDCES, PHD, CPSYCH
Being a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, a Certified Exercise Physiologist and a Professional Coach, my intention is to impart enough information and passion to my clients to create a lasting change in their health habits, mind-sets and physiques. I want to advance the health of those who choose to work with me, and have them experience a higher quality of life with increased energy and fulfillment.
Currently I work with clients of many ages and experience levels. I have a keen interest in working with diabetics (and non-diabetics) with the intention of promoting exercise, encouraging optimal food choices and maintaining healthy lifestyles and attitudes. Because of my personal attraction to the outdoors and to adventure travel, I am also very motivated to work with individuals who are preparing for active adventure travel.
Jill Duff
Personal Trainer, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Wellness Coach and Fascial Stretch Therapy provider
Julie has been hiking, biking, skiing, and more with Type 1 Diabetes since 2005. Growing up near Glacier National Park in Montana has given her a love of nature and an appreciation for the wellness benefits that getting out in the wilderness can provide. Julie completed a thru-hike of the Continental Divide Trail in 2021 and believes that with proper planning and support, there are very few things that T1Ds cannot accomplish.
Julie Robertson
Athlete & Adventurer
Katie Doyle is a writer, producer, and video artist who loves sharing her travels and diabetes (mis)adventures from wherever she happens to be. Her storytelling projects and collaborations celebrating the diabetes community have spanned the web, including The Good Edit by bareMinerals, Her Packing List, Beyond Type 1, and Beta Change; print, including New Zealand's Diabetes Wellness magazine, Diabetes Forecast, and in the Czech Republic's DIAStyl magazine; and workshops, installations, and other media. After producing and directing a pilot for a video series about people with diabetes around the world, Katie recently received her MFA from the Integrated Media Arts program at Hunter College in the City University of New York.
Katie Doyle
Multimedia Artist
Kayla O’Connell
Sales Associate, Medtronic
Kelly Layne recently celebrated her 12-year diaversary having been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes during pregnancy. She has been a strong advocate for diabetics' rights and has been involved in local charities and provincial politics. An active mom of two, Kelly spends her free time reading graphic novels, binging reality TV and preventing her new puppy from chewing shoes.
Kelly Mandryk-Layne
Insurance professional, CEBS
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor in British Columbia, Lauren helps people of all ages nurture their mental health. A life-altering session with a counsellor in 2001 helped her process the emotions associated with her own T1D story. After acknowledging the sadness and overwhelm that she had held onto since her diagnosis at age 7, Lauren noticed an immediate shift in how she showed up to life with T1D. Similarly with others, she helps people explore current issues with an emotion-focused, mindful and compassionate approach that helps people begin to navigate daily life with more ease.
Lauren Moore
Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC)
Lauren is a Masters of Science student under the supervision of Dr. Michael Riddell at York University. As an avid runner and athlete, after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2018, Lauren gained a passion for research focused on type 1 diabetes and exercise. Her research is currently looking at different strategies to improve blood glucose control during exercise in individuals with type 1 diabetes.
Lauren Turner
MSc Student
Lisa is a Dietitian and Certified diabetes Educator who has spent most of her career in the Kootenays of British Columbia; she has now returned to her maritime roots and is now enjoying the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. She feels honored to have taken part in Diabetes Camp on both Canadian coasts. She loves talking about food, thinking about food and eating food and is also excited about diabetes tech (learning and troubleshooting). She had 3 kids in 2 years (crazy but fun); she and her partner Nick enjoy getting them all out into the bike trails, hiking trails and canoe.
Lisa deMolitor
RD, CDE
Dr. Mark Heyman is a diabetes psychologist and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. He is the CEO of the Center for Diabetes & Mental Health (CDMH) in San Diego. He is passionate about providing diabetes education and evidence-based mental health treatment and online programs to people with diabetes. Mark received his PhD in Clinical Psychology from The George Washington University and completed his psychology internship at the UCSD School of Medicine. Mark is the host of The Diabetes Psychologist podcast and he has been living with Type 1 diabetes since 1999. You can follow Mark on Instagram @thediabetespsychologist and you can reach him by email at mark@cdmh.org.
Dr Mark Heyman
PHD, CDCES, Diabetes Psychologist
Becky Marval has been living with T1D since she was 9 years old. An occupational therapist, health team lead and private diabetes educator, she jumps at any opportunity to engage with folks in the diabetes community... especially through Connected in Motion!
Becky Marval
OT Reg (NS), CDE
Nick Reed
Community Member, Small Business Owner
Paul Chalmers
Community Member, Adventurer
Paul has extensive leadership experiences in diabetes wellness and education, motivation, behavioral medicine, empowerment, advocacy, government affairs, partnership development and fundraising. He has a primary focus on diabetes wellness/balanced management, empowerment, advocacy, and developing beneficial partnerships to grow successful, safe programs that increase and improve physical and emotional health and productivity.
Paul served as Joslin’s first full-time Counselor/Psychologist taking an early lead to develop Joslin’s behavioral medicine team and as the Director of Advocacy he co-leading and gained approval of new laws that guaranteed reimbursement for diabetes education and blood monitoring supplies. He was also Joslin’s first Camp Administrator that happened to have diabetes. Paul has educated/trained/mentored healthcare professionals, patients, and families at Joslin/Harvard and institutions/organizations throughout the world. He has developed and implemented several new sustainable programs, including residential programs for adolescents struggling with life issues and diabetes, family retreats, leadership training programs for young adults with diabetes with the International Diabetes Federation, exercise physiology, and training programs for professionals working with children and young adults living with diabetes.
At Project HOPE, Johnson & Johnson Diabetes, and the American Diabetes Association he co-led teams developing and refining the education/support programs for people living with diabetes and other non-communicable diseases along with their health care providers in the US and throughout the world. With distinguished colleagues he reviewed and helped refine Medical Standards of Care for People Living with Diabetes. He has opened and nurtured partnerships accelerating program successes and significantly increasing reach and impact. He has led/co-led fundraising opportunities raising more than $30m for programs and research efforts focused on improving lives.
Paul has frequently led advocacy and empowerment initiatives to improve health/safety/productivity with the FDA, national and global government committees/leaders. He has conducted over 1,500 presentations/workshops worldwide for healthcare, academic, foundation, development, government, advocacy, corporate, non-profit, camping, and recreation professionals and people living with diabetes and obesity.
As Paul enters his busy semi-retirement chapter of life he is continuing to focus on diabetes/wellness, patient safety, education/training, and helpful partnerships to help develop interventions and strategies that optimize health for people living with and at risk of developing diabetes. He continues to live well with Type 1 diabetes for more than 60 years.
Paul served as Joslin’s first full-time Counselor/Psychologist taking an early lead to develop Joslin’s behavioral medicine team and as the Director of Advocacy he co-leading and gained approval of new laws that guaranteed reimbursement for diabetes education and blood monitoring supplies. He was also Joslin’s first Camp Administrator that happened to have diabetes. Paul has educated/trained/mentored healthcare professionals, patients, and families at Joslin/Harvard and institutions/organizations throughout the world. He has developed and implemented several new sustainable programs, including residential programs for adolescents struggling with life issues and diabetes, family retreats, leadership training programs for young adults with diabetes with the International Diabetes Federation, exercise physiology, and training programs for professionals working with children and young adults living with diabetes.
At Project HOPE, Johnson & Johnson Diabetes, and the American Diabetes Association he co-led teams developing and refining the education/support programs for people living with diabetes and other non-communicable diseases along with their health care providers in the US and throughout the world. With distinguished colleagues he reviewed and helped refine Medical Standards of Care for People Living with Diabetes. He has opened and nurtured partnerships accelerating program successes and significantly increasing reach and impact. He has led/co-led fundraising opportunities raising more than $30m for programs and research efforts focused on improving lives.
Paul has frequently led advocacy and empowerment initiatives to improve health/safety/productivity with the FDA, national and global government committees/leaders. He has conducted over 1,500 presentations/workshops worldwide for healthcare, academic, foundation, development, government, advocacy, corporate, non-profit, camping, and recreation professionals and people living with diabetes and obesity.
As Paul enters his busy semi-retirement chapter of life he is continuing to focus on diabetes/wellness, patient safety, education/training, and helpful partnerships to help develop interventions and strategies that optimize health for people living with and at risk of developing diabetes. He continues to live well with Type 1 diabetes for more than 60 years.
Paul Madden
M.Ed
Saima Murtaza-Vahed is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator and has been working with patients with Type 1 diabetes for 20 years. She is passionate about helping people with Type 1 Diabetes use technology to understand how to improve their quality of life as well as their diabetes management.
Saima Murtaza-Vahed
CDE, RD
Sam Tullman is a dedicated student and facilitator of mindfulness and other meditation practices. Professionally he researches these same, mentally expanding practices and experiences in the fields of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Public Health, with the aim of making it easier to engage with them. He was diagnosed with T1D at age 8, and, after years of struggling against the condition, now gratefully accepts T1D’s invitation to transform his life, appreciating each day. He lives and studies Rinzai Zen in the Pacific Northwest. You can learn more about his work at secondcocoon.com, or reach out to him directly at samatullman@gmail.com.
Sam Tullman
MPH, Mindfulness Student & Teacher
Shauna Thaler Adeland (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with 17 years of clinical experience.
Shauna was first introduced to the concept of Thanatology (the study of death and dying) while pursuing her undergraduate training. During her postgraduate studies, she specialized in grief counseling with particular interests in grieving and overcoming losses associated with chronic health conditions and life transitions.
In her private practice, she has a special interest in offering support and guidance for grief and loss, caregiving/parenting, challenging transitions and diabetes & chronic disease distress.
Her ultimate goal is to provide a safe space for people to get excited about learning something new or think about an old problem in a new way. Through it all, she will join you on the journey to map out a new way forward.
Shauna has been living with T1D for 35 years and has been involved with Connected in Motion in many ways over the years as a participant, volunteer and speaker.
To learn more about Shauna or to connect with her visit therapywithshauna.ca
Shauna Adeland
Registered Social Worker (Psychotherapist)
Diagnosed at 8 years old, by the time Silvi left home for university wanderlust already had a strong hold on her. In 2013, she officially “quit her life” to travel and adventure (and is extremely proud of her ability to pack carry-on only no matter the length of the trip - T1D supplies included!) She'll pretty much try anything once and generally laughs the loudest at herself. She was a rider on Team Bike Beyond, an all T1D team who rode their bicycles from Brooklyn to San Francisco in 2017.
Silvi Pold
World Traveler and Adventurer
Shannon has been living with Type 1 Diabetes for 30+ years and has been looping for the last three! She's enjoyed participating in adventure-loving T1D communities for most of her life—as a camper at Camp Huronda, a midnight rambler at Camp Kakhamela and as a participant at a variety of CIM events. Shannon currently works as an executive associate at her church and when she’s not thinking through spreadsheets or finding ways to optimize systems, she loves being outside with her husband Rich and their two little girls, Zoe and Adeline.
Shannon Freeman
CIM Board & Community Member
Shayda is passionate about community-building, holistic health, environmental and social justice, and outdoor adventuring. She was diagnosed with T1D at age 14 in her hometown Yellowknife, NT and spent her formative years with T1D without T1D community. Recently, she made it her mission to seek out the T1D communities she knew were out there! She soon discovered Connected in Motion and hasn't looked back since. Shayda's dreams are to support the T1D community in peer support work, education, and advocacy with the ultimate goal of making T1D community accessible to people everywhere.
Shayda Yazdanmehr
CIM Staff, Adventurer & Advocate
Siva's passion for cooking started in her grandmother’s kitchen in South India when she was 4 years old. Being transplanted in Canada in the 70s, she helped her mom make daily meals. Being close to the kitchen was Siva's comfort zone as a teenager. After working in the IT field for 12 years, Siva perused her dream of being a chef by attending George Brown Culinary program where she worked alongside many of Canada's top chefs. She was diagnosed with Type1 diabetes in 2005, and has been using her culinary skills to develop Low GI, healthy meal planning for people with chronic diseases (diabetes, celiac, and cardiovascular issues) since 2007. Sive is working on 2 cookbooks for people with diabetes.
Siva Swaminathan
Chef, Teacher, Consultant
Rebecca Fitzgerald
Community Member, Athlete & Adventurer
Eleanor brings to life her passions for movement and wellness in her work as both a yoga teacher and a mental health therapist. She finds the most joy in life from music, dance, sunshine, and sharing laughter with others. Her attention to health and compassion for others is largely inspired by, her relationship with her sister/best friend, who was diagnosed with type 1 when she was 10 years old. Eleanor’s newly developing projects will integrate her expertise as a yoga teacher and a psychologist, with therapy, breathwork, meditation and movement.
Eleanor McGroarty
Yoga teacher, Mental Health Therapist
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SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Specific session descriptions will be added as they are finalized.
For now, check out our tentative schedule, below!
8:00pm ET
PRE-PROGRAM WELCOME, INTROS & HELLOS
8:00 – 8:30 PM ET
Joining us for Thursday night sessions? Pop in to say hello and meet the CIM team. This will be a casual welcome meant to get us warmed up for a great evening (and weekend!) of connecting, learning, and sharing.
Have a burning question? This is a great time to get it answered! See you there!
8:30pm ET
SPECIAL INTEREST SESSIONS
8:30 – 9:45 PM ET
Join us for some Special Interest sessions. These sessions will allow us to provide some important and interesting opportunities to participants, and allow you to attend MORE sessions, spread out over a longer time. Our Special Interest sessions are niche-topics that we thought were important to not compete with other sessions throughout Virtual Slipstream.
Check back for updates and additional sessions.
Kelly Mandryk-Layne
Navigating the Canadian insurance landscape with T1D
For a lot of Canadians, the cost of living with T1D feels impossible to sustain. The expenses that accumulate through medication and supply purchases can feel incredibly overwhelming. In this presentation, we explore resources that may help reduce some of the costs associated with T1D care.
Shannon Freeman
Loopers Lounge
Join this facilitated discussion all about open-source AID led by fellow looper and CIM community member, Shannon Freeman. The Loopers Lounge is a place to troubleshoot, chat with other loopers, and learn more about the different systems that are currently being used by community members. Please note, this session is NOT an introductory session.
Bridget Wood
Low carb cocktails/mocktails
Come join us as we prepare some diabetes-friendly and delicious cocktails and mocktails! This super fun workshop will lighten the mood and lift your spirits (perhaps using spirits?). It’s a great way to kick off the weekend!
Sam Tullman
Diabetes & Meditation: Reality as Diabetes Reveals It to Us
How can mindfulness add value to your everyday life? How do you personalize a meditative practice that works for you? This session will include a guided practice, all are welcome.
Silvi Pold
Deep Dive on Diving with T1D
Scuba diving with T1D is possible! With some education, training, and a little planning, there are so many people living with diabetes who enjoy this activity worldwide. After this breakout session, you may feel inspired to do a deep dive yourself!
Cherise Shockley
Book Club
Do you love books? Read the selection and join our discussion!
The Dutch House by Ann Patchette tells the story of a brother and sister, Danny and Maeve Conroy, who grow up in a mansion known as the Dutch House, and their lives over five decades. The main character is diagnosed and lives with type 1 diabetes. The novel was a finalist for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. The audiobook is narrated by Tom Hanks. 
8:00pm ET
OFFICIAL WELCOME, KICK-OFF & ICE BREAKERS
8:00 – 9:00 PM
Join us as we officially kick off our Virtual Slipstream. Join us for some online ice breakers to get to know the community, to learn about who we’ll be sharing breakout rooms with on Saturday/Sunday, and learn the ins and outs of zoom.
9:00pm ET
EVENING SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
9:00 – 10:00 PM
Start Slipstream Weekend off by getting social! These sessions will be relatively casual, a chance to chat with other community members and interact around specific topics. Sessions are best experienced with your video and microphone ON.
9:00am ET
MORNING SESSIONS
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM ET
Pre-registration will be required to help us on the back-end. Workshops and Breakouts will be capped at 20 participants. Once all the slots are full, the session will be marked as FULL.
Lisa deMolitor
Eating Well on a Budget
Achieving a varied diet is not only time and energy-consuming, it can also cost a lot. We often look at a delicious recipe and see several ingredients that we don’t have on hand–then arrive at the grocery store only to realize just how expensive each one is! Join us as we learn to outsmart recipes with long ingredient lists, cut down costs, and incorporate a variety of foods in our everyday life.
Andrew Bierworth
Fighting fire with fire: Diabetes and mental health resiliency when life changes quickly
As a Lieutenant with the North Westside Fire Department and a local resident living with T1 Diabetes, Andrew left his family and his home, to battle the raging BC fires in his own neighbourhood, for over a month. At the time he did not think he would have a home to return to. Andrew will detail his lived experience fighting the BC fires this past summer, the mental health toll the ‘unknown’ can take, and the impact this had on his plan and diabetes routines. Andrew invites you to a presentation and open discussion about how to maintain resiliency when your world is seemingly turned upside down with very little notice.
Dr Jane Yardley
Resistance Training with Demonstrations
What are some best practices for combining a resistance workout with T1D management? How do we build muscle strength without sacrificing in-range numbers? This inspiring and hands-on demonstration will dive into some of the complex factors that can affect blood sugar before, during, and after exercise.
Katie Doyle
Digital Storytelling Workshop
We’re living in a time where digital storytelling allows for greater reach and connection more than ever before. Take part in this workshop to discover the value of sharing your T1D experience, and learn how to tell your story in powerful and effective ways online.
Bruno Helman
The Lone Wolf: a discussion about finding your diabetes pack
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag lonely wolf in the pack? The wolf that nobody understands? The wolf that everybody judges? The wolf that everyone has a magical recipe for? Well, if any of those feelings sound familiar to you, you are in the right place. Join to learn a bit more about this crazy/unconventional Brazilian runner, who through the power of community has been impacting lives worldwide. Laughter guaranteed.
Janet Babula
Low Impact Cardio
Join Janet for a cardio workout that will get your heart pumping while keeping your knees happy. This low-impact workout will make you sweat without putting extra stress on your joints. You can bring some light (1-3lb) hand weights/cans/water bottles for an added upper strength workout as well (optional).
11:00am ET
SESSIONS
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM ET
Check out the sessions below and choose one that speaks to you. Pre-registration will be required to help us on the back-end. Workshops and Breakouts will be capped at 20 participants. Once all the slots are full, the session will be marked as FULL.
April Blackwell
Mission Diabetes Control
Join April Blackwell on April 23rd for her presentation, “Mission Diabetes Control”, where she will talk about her lifelong goal to become an astronaut! April will share how her professional experience and type 1 diabetes management intersect. Both involve discipline, competence, confidence, responsibility, toughness, teamwork, and vigilance. In her aerospace career, April has flown more than 250 hours in experimental Army aircraft and passed qualifications in the Army Special Operations helicopter dunker program, altitude chamber and parachute course – all of which normally preclude T1D participants. She has acquired over 3,000 console hours in mission control and is responsible for maintaining the International Space Station’s attitude. April has not given up on her ultimate dream of becoming an astronaut, but she has added an extra challenge – to be the first T1D in space! She is passionate about sharing her experiences to inspire fellow T1Ds to push boundaries in pursuit of their dreams.
Ciara Stevens
Life with both T1D and a monthly cycle: Hormones, Hijinks and Hacks.
This session will cover the important (but not often talked about!) relationship between T1D and our cycles. Learn how certain hormones may affect your sugars, hacks for managing your blood sugar fluctuations throughout your cycle, and how to harness the power of your cycle to help manage your diabetes. We’ll also briefly discuss what may happen in relation to your diabetes and your cycle as you age.
Julie Robertson
Through Hiking and Extended Adventure Travel w Diabetes
Fresh off the 3000-mile Continental Divide Trail, Julie is excited to discuss lessons learned from her adventures with diabetes. We’ll talk about packing strategies, diabetes management tips, wilderness problem-solving, and finding your place in the outdoor community. Go into your weekend hike or remote expedition with confidence!
Heather Walker
Bridging Boundaries: Advocating for all Types of Diabetes
There’s a strong divide amongst the diabetes community–those who support all types, and those who don’t. Here we’ll discuss the different types of diabetes (there’s more than two!), and how we can be caring and sympathetic towards one another.
Becky Marval
Habits and Behaviour Change
How do we approach behaviour change today, in the context of a chronic condition? How do we prioritize, establish and maintain habits to support our health as it relates to diabetes management? Join us as we discuss the answers to these and other important questions!
Paul Madden
Empowerment & Diabetes
Because diabetes is a chronic, everyday experience, it’s not difficult to develop negative patterns and a pessimistic mindset. To overcome this sense of burnout, we need to take hold of our condition–we need to feel empowered to make changes that will lead to better choices and greater participation in our own care.
1:00pm ET
SESSIONS
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM ET
Check out the sessions below and choose one that speaks to you. Pre-registration will be required to help us on the back-end. Workshops and Breakouts will be capped at 20 participants. Once all the slots are full, the session will be marked as FULL.
Jill Duff
How to make food more nutritious through herbs, spices and fermentation.
Revisit some of the core principles of nutrition to ensure that you prepare the best food possible–not just for your type 1 diabetes, but for your overall health. Adding nutrition to foods you know and love best is much easier than you think! Come join this session for tips and tricks on how to add nourishment through simple herbs and spices to your snacks and meals!
Cherise Shockley
Balancing life and diabetes: the importance of self care
Showing yourself love and gentleness isn’t always easy. We’ll uncover why self-compassion is important for making a positive difference in regards to your mental health and wellbeing.
Grace Silverio
The Importance of representation in the diabetes space
Join Diversity in Diabetes to learn more about what they do as an organization and discuss why representation is important. We’ll dig into diabetes statistics to uncover what’s happening in the community.
1:00pm ET
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
1:00 – 2:15 PM ET
An opportunity to learn all there is to learn about the latest features of sponsor products.
Kayla O'Connell
Sales Associate, Medtronic
Product Showcase: MiniMed 770G
Join the team at Medtronic Diabetes to learn more about the new MiniMed 770G system and what it means for the diabetes community. You’ll have the chance to learn about features like future software upgrade capabilities, integrated smartphone apps for both you and care partners, automatic CareLink uploads and features to help keep BGs in range.
Amanda Coschi
Product Showcase: t:slim X2 pump with Control-IQ-Technology
Join Amanda Coschi of Tandem Diabetes Care, to learn all about Control-IQ technology and making the most of this automated system.
3:00pm ET
SESSIONS
3:00 – 4:15 PM EST
Check out the sessions below and choose one that speaks to you. Pre-registration will be required to help us on the back-end. Workshops and Breakouts will be capped at 20 participants. Once all the slots are full, the session will be marked as FULL.
Gary Scheiner
Weight loss and T1D
Being overweight or having obesity can potentially impact your physical health and well-being as a person with T1D. In this presentation, we will discuss healthy behavior changes, including physical activity and food modifications, that will help maintain glucose stability. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of feeling supported, developing a plan, and taking one step at a time.
Lauren Moore
Confidence and Compassion
Low levels of self-esteem are often tied to glycemic instability. Showing yourself compassion doesn’t always come naturally. We’ll cover why this approach is important to develop, and uncover the positive difference that being more gentle to ourselves can make.
Dr Dessi Zaharieva
Diabetes Strategies for new exercisers
Let’s be honest–keeping your blood sugar stable during exercise can be so frustrating! This session will provide clarity about how and why exercise causes blood sugar to fluctuate. We’ll review the basic physiology of different types of physical activity as it relates to blood sugar. We’ll also cover strategies to combat common causes of exercise-related high and low blood sugars. Suitable for people who are newly diagnosed, or new to exercise.
Saima Murtaza-Vahed
Analyzing your CGM graphs
While it’s amazing to wear a CGM, we often forget how useful it can be to study our glycemic patterns, and to continually adjust our insulin delivery in response to our numbers. It can certainly feel intimidating or overwhelming to look at our graphs. But here’s a chance to learn more and to feel confident about taking control of your own care!.
Ginger Vieira
Living with multiple Diagnoses
Living with more than one diagnosis can significantly impact your day-to-day functioning. In this breakout session, we’ll discuss strategies for coping, common concerns around mood, fatigue, and pain, and new perspectives around what it means to have multiple diagnoses.
Bj Garceau
Knocking out Type 1
Get active with this Mixed Martial Arts fitness class and learn a new at-home workout!! This workout uses your only body weight and can be tailored to a higher fitness level. Please note, we do not recommend attending if you have or are recovering from any injuries that prevent you from jumping.
4:15pm ET
VIRTUAL BOOTH EXHIBIT HALL
4:15 – 5:00 PM EST
Pop in and meet CIM’s Sponsors! Each sponsor will be offering a drop-in between 4:15 pm and 5:00 pm.
A chance to connect directly with our sponsor teams to get your questions answered, find out more about the next steps if you’re interested in trying their product, and have some more small group/one-on-one time.
5:00pm ET
HOT TOPICS DISCUSSIONS
5:00 – 6:00 PM ET
After a brief intro, through the next hour, you’ll have the chance to join in on 3, 20-minute discussions about the topics that you have the most to learn and share about. Consider dividing your time between topics where you feel you can contribute your own expertise and topics that you’d like to learn more about. If the room you join is overcrowded, consider joining another and popping back to that room next round.
PARENTING & PREGNANCY
SPORT & EXERCISE
TRAVEL & ADVENTURE
TECH & INNOVATIONS
MENTAL HEALTH
FOOD & NUTRITION
8:00pm ET
SOCIAL & CAMPFIRE
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Join the community around the virtual campfire to share passions and stories!
We hope to see lots of (safe!) creative “campfires” on our screens. Get crafty and show us your best virtual “campfire” set-up — real flames not required!
9:00am ET
MORNING SESSIONS
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM ET
Pre-registration will be required to help us on the back-end. Workshops and Breakouts will be capped at 20 participants. Once all the slots are full, the session will be marked as FULL.
Lauren Turner
Closed Loop and Exercise
The closed loop system aims to increase time in range, reduce hypoglycemia, and reduce patient burden. This presentation provides strategies and guidance for safe exercise and type 1 diabetes management while using automated insulin delivery.
Shauna Adeland
Grief and Diabetes
Being diagnosed with diabetes is a life-changing event, so it’s only natural to experience grief. It’s completely normal to need time to process your diagnosis. These similar feelings can happen throughout the ups and downs of life with type 1. This workshop introduces supportive tools that can help with the emotional and mental aspects of diabetes care.
Dr Anne Marie MacDonald
Sports Nutrition 101 for T1Ds
This session will explain how exercise can cause blood sugar numbers to fluctuate. We will review the basic physiology of different types of physical activity as it relates to blood sugar. But we’ll also focus on nutrition, a key ‘ingredient’ that is often overlooked in our conversations around T1D and exercise.
Dan Newman
Live Podcast Recording
Be part of (or just watch!) a live recording of the @talkingtypeone podcast, hosted by Daniel Newman (aka @t1d_dan).
Jill Duff
Full Hour Stretch
Take a break from sitting and give your whole body a well-deserved stretch. Join us for a gentle combination of movement and self-discovery. Suitable for all levels.
11:00am ET
SESSIONS
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM ET
Check out the sessions below and choose one that speaks to you. Pre-registration will be required to help us on the back-end. Workshops and Breakouts will be capped at 20 participants. Once all the slots are full, the session will be marked as FULL.
Dr Rayhan Lal
Open Source AID
Automated insulin delivery (AID) technology has important potential to reshape T1D management. The goal of AID is to increase the percentage of time patients spend in their target blood glucose range. Join this session to learn more about open source AID system technologies, what is available now for patients, and what we can expect within the near future.
Dr Jessica Kichler
Navigating Family Dynamics and Diabetes
Close family and friends can be incredibly helpful when it comes to managing your diabetes. But they can also be a terrible nuisance! How do we navigate these sometimes awkward and painful relationships? Join us as we discuss effective tools for establishing boundaries and trust.
Gabrielle Schmid
Taking charge during your diabetes appointment
Trying to communicate our thoughts, questions and concerns during a T1D appointment (with time constraints!) can be difficult and overwhelming. This workshop will focus on how to effectively communicate with healthcare providers, what to prepare before and after each appointment, and how best to use the limited time that you do have. We will also discuss why and how these appointments benefit both your physical and mental wellbeing.
Siva Swaminathan
Cooking Demo
Cook a delicious low-carb meal with step-by-step instructions. Learn what it takes to have a diabetes-friendly pantry and to create low-carb meal plans. A list of ingredients will be provided beforehand so you can cook along from home.
Anna Norton
Being a woman with diabetes
As women, we often experience fear and isolation around our diabetes, seeking emotional and peer support from other women. It is often more comfortable broaching topics such as hormonal changes, sex, discrimination, mental health, and motherhood. Join us as we find empowerment as a community of strong women.
To help ensure great conversations, this session has been capped at 40 participants
Eleanor McGroarty
Sweet Moves
For this fitness-based dance class – think Zumba meets T1D. This aerobic workout will focus on getting your heart rate up through dance-inspired aerobics. We’ll start with a warm-up and finish off with a cool-down. Bring a towel, water bottle, and your sweet moves, you’re going to sweat!
1:00pm ET
SESSIONS
1:00 – 2:15 PM ET
Check out the sessions below and choose one that speaks to you. Pre-registration will be required to help us on the back-end. Workshops and Breakouts will be capped at 20 participants. Once all the slots are full, the session will be marked as FULL.
Kamil Armacki
2022 Global Tech Updates
A lot has changed in the last year! What’s currently on the international diabetes device market, and what’s in the pipeline? Learn more about the latest and greatest diabetes tech around the world and the innovative features that could be available in the near future.
Dr Gaja Andzel
Cutting the carbs and T1D
Join Endocrinologist Dr Gaja Andzel to discuss the role of carbohydrate restriction, ketogenic and carnivore diets in T1D management and the research that supports these alternative ways of eating.
Dr Mark Heyman
Diabetes SUCKS and you can Handle it
Let’s be honest, diabetes sucks! If I told you living with T1D was easy, I’d be lying. But you’d also be lying if you said that you can’t handle it! You have T1D, which is code for ‘I can handle tough stuff.’
Ciara Stevens
Meditation
Come join the discussion around what mindfulness means to a person with T1D. What can we learn about ourselves and our conditions through meditation? This session will include a guided practice for all levels.
Dr Apoorva Gomber
Strengthening our Health System
Understanding diabetes from a global health perspective needs people from diverse backgrounds to find innovative solutions and improving lives one-step at a time. We all are aware insulin alone is not enough for the proper management of diabetes. A variety of health system factors are necessary to ensure that comprehensive care is provided. A system based approach of strengthening global health systems includes trained health professionals, access to diagnostics, referrals in case of complications, and education tools for individuals and their families. As with any non-communicable disease, the larger socio-economic situation of the country and individuals must be considered. The presentation will give you a dive into the current global health understanding of Type 1 diabetes and a deeper understanding of different conceptual frameworks in countries for strengthening their diabetes services within their health systems. It will be your chance to advocate and contribute in sharing your rich lived experiences of diabetes from a health system lens.
Speaker
Advanced Strategies for Exercise Management
Back by popular demand! Go beyond the basic physiology of diabetes and exercise in this advanced exercise session intended for people who are currently physically active on a regular basis. This session will dive into some of the complex factors that can affect blood sugar before, during, and after exercise, as well as strategies you can use to prevent exercise-related highs and lows. Suitable for people using MDI, pumps, glucometers, and Flash/CGM.
2:45pm ET
DEBRIEF & CLOSING ACTIVITY
2:45 – 3:30 PM ET
THE TEAM
There is an amazing team of staff that come together to make this program possible. Check back in to learn more about their awesomeness.
Jeremy has been living with Type 1 diabetes for 34 years. He lives in Toronto with his wonderful wife of 13 years and 7 year old daughter, Avery, and runs his own business.
Amy was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1988, after a few months of being ill and a couple misdiagnoses (doctors tried to assure her mom it was just the flu)! She grew up going to Camp Huronda in the summer time from ages 8-20 where she met many of her closest friends, and made unbreakable bonds. She spends her days working in dentistry, and enjoying the outdoors. Amy adores anything in the outdoors, especially hiking and canoe tripping - often using her free time to guide and take personal trips!
Paul Vugteveen is an Independent Vegan Chef living in Kalamazoo, Michigan with his partner (and Type 3/5.5er), Lindsey. In his professional work, he focuses on sustaining his community with delicious and satisfying barrier-free food. His attention is currently focused on the intersections of food justice, environmental justice, and social justice. In his spare time, he spends as much time outdoors as possible, eats delicious food, and writes. He is currently active volunteering his time with Connected in Motion and JDRF.
Jeff grew up in Alberta, where he spent his weekends in the mountains skiing and his summers at the family cottage swimming and canoeing. Jeff is the partner of our Slipstream manager, Julie, and has enjoyed participating in 5.5er events and has volunteered at fundraising events, Slipstreams, and now, Virtual Slipstream. He's passionate about learning all he can about Type 1 diabetes to help his loved ones.
Stephen Corral was diagnosed with T1D on Christmas eve of 2014 at the age of 38, 2 years after his older sister was diagnosed with T1D. Since then he figured out how to continue commuting by bike year round in central Maine and participates 5-6 Gravel bike races and road centuries per year. He’s attended both Northeast Slipstreams at Camp Caribou in Maine. In addition to cycling, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Lorien and his dog, Chloe, reading, cooking and baking, and fishing when he isn't pursuing a career in Health Care Data Science and project management.
Shannon Freeman was diagnosed with T1D at age 6, one year after her younger sister Meagan was diagnosed at age 4. Shannon feels very lucky to have been engaged in the T1 community for most of her life—she attended Camp Huronda in Ontario for 8 years, volunteered at Camp Kakhamela in BC for 3 years, and has most recently enjoyed learning with friends at a variety of Connected in Motion events. Shannon and her husband Rich have two little girls—Zoe (4) and Adeline (2)—and enjoy adventuring outside together whenever they can.
Michel Godbout has been living with T1D for 44 years. June 2019 he retired from teaching elementary school for 30 years. In the past, Michel worked with Outward Bound taking people on adventure trips of self discovery. He also co-lead expeditions in the Soviet Siberia and Canadain Arctic as well as working in the jungle of British Guyana as a facilitator between scientists and Canadian youths. Michel still keeps himself busy with outdoor pursuits (canoeing, kayaking, hiking, skiing) and helps his wife operate a small Maple Syrup and Apiary business.
Sarah Melcher was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was nine years old. She volunteered volunteers with Connected in Motion at Slipstreams as well as the Friends for Life conference. She travelled with CIM to her first FFL conference in 2009 and leads the Tween Program at Friends for Life Canada. Sarah is a secondary school teacher, specializing in physical education. She has attended and worked at a diabetes summer camp in Ontario where she met many of her friends with diabetes.
Tina Sartori has been rocking the world living with type 1 diabetes for 25 years. Her connection to the T1 community started at Camp Huronda, where she worked for 17 summers, the final few as the Assistant Director. She is the Executive Director at Montessori Academy of London, Ontario, where she tries to get on every outdoor field trip as possible.
Justin is a graduate of Fleming College's Forestry Technician program, and has been working (and playing!) in the outdoor education industry since last summer at Bark Lake Leadership Centre. His greatest passions are paddling, hiking, outback camping, and travel, with a special emphasis on sharing these passions with others! He was just recently diagnosed with T1D on New Years Eve of 2019, and it has been a huge learning curve for him during 2020. Justin's dream job is to live in South America and work in the Adventure Tourism industry, preferably somewhere on the water!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is new for Virtual Slipstream 2022?
EARLIER & LATER SESSIONS – This year, we are offering both early morning and later evening facilitated sessions to help accommodate our friends on the West Coast of North America, as well as those joining us internationally and our early birds/night owls!
COMMUNITY SUGGESTED SESSIONS – We worked hard throughout 2021 to collect as much feedback, comments, and suggestions from the community as possible, and are excited to bring to life many of your session ideas submitted to us in the year to come!
ACTIVE SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE DAY – You wanted more opportunities to get moving, so we worked to make that possible! We’ve planned for one active session per time slot to help keep the blood flowing.
MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT – We received overwhelming feedback about community members wanting to feel connected. To help, we’ve ditched Webinars and replaced them with Presentations. These will be hosted in a format that will allow for you to share your video and audio if you’d like, and engage in Q&As with the speaker and community following each presentation.
What is a Virtual Slipstream, anyway?
This will be a weekend of community, connection and continuing education. 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. Same great content, different venue! You can expect to connect, share, and brainstorm within small groups, and choose breakout sessions that best align with your own interests and goals. You’ll have the chance to join in on virtual group fitness sessions, hear from some amazing speakers, and participate in traditional Slipstream sessions including the popular Hot Topics. Although we can’t meet face to face this time around, we hope that Virtual Slipstream 2021 will spark some new friendships, lasting connections, and maybe even introduce you to your next climbing, hiking, or paddling partner!
Do I need to register for this event?
Yes! Our goal is to keep the Virtual Slipstream as safe (and free from Zoom-Bombing!) as possible, so it will require registration. 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. In order to keep the vibe as community-friendly as possible, our WORKSHOPS and BREAKOUTS will be capped with a maximum number of participants. Only folks who have signed up for these WORKSHOPS and BREAKOUTS will be permitted into the session. If you do not sign up ahead of time, the Presentation and Activity choices will be available to you, but please make your best effort to sign up ahead of time as it helps us with logistics. (We have a MOUNTAIN of logistics!)
I'm not available for the entire weekend. 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 are the ACTIVE sessions?
Expect to get moving during these sessions. You’ll need to come prepared in workout gear with a water bottle and be ready to move for 45 minutes with a live instructor. All ability levels are welcomed.
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 WORKSHOP or 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!) Non-video participants will be removed from these sessions.
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 or ACTIVITY session.
I am stuck in the waiting room or have been removed from a WORKSHOP or BREAKOUT sessions. What's up?
If you are stuck in a waiting room, or have been removed from a WORKSHOP or BREAKOUT session, double-check that you have signed in to ZOOM with the SAME name that you signed up for the session for and that you have your video enabled. If you are unsure of which name you used, double-check your session confirmation email. If you do not have your video-enabled, click here to learn how to do so. Individuals will not be permitted or will be automatically removed if they are not on the session attendee list. This helps us ensure that we have an appropriate number of individuals in each session for the volunteers we have on hand.
Will sessions be recorded?
Our PRESENTATION and WORKSHOP sessions will be recorded. Some will be made available online to registered attendees only. Our ACTIVITIES and 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 2 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 WORKSHOP and 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.
Please check out the ZOOM resources for troubleshooting participant problems. You can access the information, here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/sections/200521865-Video
Are there other Virtual Slipstreams happening?
In 2022, April’s Virtual Slipstream will be our MAIN event. We hope you can join us!
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?
If you do not have diabetes, you are welcome to join our PRESENTATION and ACTIVITY sessions. We ask that all attendees of our WORKSHOP and BREAKOUT sessions are living with T1D.
What ages does this event target?
We are primarily serving adults with T1D, although there may be a handful of older teens who find the topics interesting and who are more than welcome to join in!
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.
