Guest Post: Diabetes Scholars Foundation.

Patients connecting with patients, embracing that psychosocial support, is something I feel so strongly about, and Friends for Life is a conference that hits the mark for me on all of those levels.  Today, my friend, PWD, and fellow FFL faculty member, Natalie Bellini is guest posting about the Diabetes Scholars Foundation, and the opportunity to apply for a scholarship to attend FFL this summer.  *    *    *This year, July 9-14, more than 3,500 people affected by T1D will descend on Disney’s Coronado Springs to meet new people and learn to thrive with T1D at Friends for Life annual conference.For families, this is different than anything you have ever attended; it is not a drop-off camp for your child, it’s a take the plunge with the child/teen with T1D, siblings and parents.  Children and teens go to their own sessions while parents do the same.  There is a nurse educator in all kids’ sessions, glucose and water stands in every room and people watching out for the ‘green bracelets,’ what every person with diabetes wears for the conference.  The 2013 schedule is already available as plans for this year’s conference started more than 24 months ago.  Interested in research? There is a track for you!  Need emotional support? There is a track for you! Grandparent? They are welcome!  Mom? Dad? Step? Significant other? Spouse? Everyone who is affected by T1D is welcome.  ...
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