The Barbara Davis Center and the Children’s Diabetes Foundation Unite the Diabetes Community for a Day of Interaction and Learning

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Jan. 10th, 2018 

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nnnnAfter a very successful inaugural conference in 2017, the Barbara Davis Center and the Children’s Diabetes Foundation will once again be hosting the EPIC (Empowering Patients for Individualized Care) Diabetes Conference on March 3rd, 2018. The conference will bring the diabetes community in Denver and the larger Rocky Mountain region together to discuss the best ways to take care of diabetes both physically and emotionally.nn

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The conference is open to people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes as well as their family, friends and caretakers. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to engage with world-renowned endocrinologists and diabetes specialists to learn more about improving their personal care. Last year’s attendees enjoyed the opportunity to learn from experts and to be surrounded by others who understand the ups and downs that come with a diabetes diagnosis.

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“The EPIC Diabetes Conference provides an interactive educational program about diabetes and ways to overcome challenges it presents,” said Sarit Polsky, MD, MPH of the Barbara Davis Center Adult Diabetes Clinic. “Through resources from the Barbara Davis Center and the Children’s Diabetes Foundation, EPIC provides a unique opportunity for people with diabetes and their supporters to engage with and learn from diabetes experts, vendors who supply diabetes products, and other people with diabetes. The aim is to help conference attendees empower themselves with knowledge and resources to better manage daily diabetes care.”

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There will be several workshops held throughout the day discussing diabetes-related topics, including:

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Adult Track:

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  • Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

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  • Hypoglycemia (high blood sugar)

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  • Getting older with Diabetes

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  • Emotional and Mental Health with Diabetes

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Pediatric Track:

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  • Emotional and Mental Health with Diabetes

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  • Diabetes in School Camps and Scholarships

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  • Finding and Treating Autoimmune Diseases

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  • Puberty and Transition Into Adult Care 

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The EPIC Diabetes Conference will be held on March 3rd, 2018 from 8:00am to 3:00pm in the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Place, where a block of rooms has been reserved at a discounted rate as a courtesy for participants. The registration fee is $10 and must be completed online prior to arrival. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with vendors from medical companies and local brands.  Participants will get a complimentary $5 gift card and t-shirt.

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To register for the EPIC Diabetes Conference or for additional information, go to www.EPICconferences.org.

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Feedback from last year’s attendees:

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“My favorite part was just the environment that I was in. I felt like for a few hours, the whole world was centered around me and my illness and I never felt out of place or a burden, even my non diabetic family felt included and heard.”

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“It was awesome sharing and hearing each others stories and giving advice and encouragement to hopefully help each other that are living with diabetes of any type”

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“I was just so impressed by how well organized the conference was! The topics were all relevant (I had trouble picking) and all of the staff and presenters were wonderfully helpful! I can’t wait to attend future conferences!”

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“Conference was very hopeful and positive! I learned new exercise information, hypo unawareness info, but mostly I learned that we are not alone”

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Social Media

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Facebook: EPIC Diabetes Conference

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Instagram: @EPICconference

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