2025 Breakthrough T1D Community Summit – Iowa

March 8, 2025, West Des Moines, IA
8:30 am - 12:00 pm (Central Time)

No Cost To Attend - Registration Required

Join us for the 2025 Breakthrough T1D Community Summit – Iowa!

The FREE event provides a morning of education, inspiration, and connection for the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community. Learn about latest breakthroughs in T1D research, hear about important topics, meet with diabetes exhibitors, connect with others impacted by T1D, and so much more!

We are grateful to our local and national industry partners for making the Breakthrough T1D Community Summit possible at our chapter. If you want to learn more about our partners, please visit our vendor exhibition or click here.

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Event Schedule

8:30am – 9:30am: Check-In & Vendor Exhibition

9:30am –10:20am: Welcoming Remarks and Keynote

10:20am: Break

10:30am – 11:10am: Breakout Sessions
3 options: Diabetes and Mental Health. The Struggle is Real, Navigating Health Insurance, and Nutrition & T1D (Hy-Vee dietician resources)

11:10am: Break

11:20am – Noon: Breakout Sessions
3 options: Diabetes and Mental Health. The Struggle is Real, Navigating Health Insurance, and Nutrition & T1D (Hy-Vee dietician resources)

9:30am – Noon: Youth & Teen Program (for youth K – 12th grade)

Venue

Iowa Farm Bureau

Enter at the main entrance near the flags.

Parking is free.

5400 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Directions

Speakers & Youth/Teen Program

Featuring Keynote Speaker: Padget Skogman M.D., F.A.A.P.
Dr. Skogman serves on our Breakthrough T1D Cedar Rapids Community Board and will share a T1D research update and how to thrive with T1D! She grew up with T1D from the age of 5, as well as Celiac Disease (dx age 24yo) and experienced the healthcare system both as a child, patient, and mother. She has been a practicing pediatrician for 10 years both as a PCP and hospitalist. “Cheers to living our longest, healthiest, most fulfilling life and teaching our kids to do the same,” Dr. Skogman shared.

Breakout Session Speakers:

Brenda Wood-Clark, Choices Therapy Services, LLC
Tori Glenn & Sarah Jerome, Hy-Vee Dietitians
Keri Ulrichs, Diabetic Equipment & Supplies

Breakthrough T1D does not provide medical advice. This resource/program is for informational purposes only and is not to be used or relied on for diagnostic or treatment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice from a qualified medical professional.

Please contact your doctor or other qualified medical professional with any questions you may have regarding your diabetes or any medical condition. You should not make any changes in the management of your diabetes without first consulting your doctor or other qualified medical professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

Breakthrough T1D does not endorse products, brands, or services.

Youth & Teen Program Important Information:
Youth & Teen Program is available for youth grades K – 12th (spots are limited).

Check-In: 9:15 am-9:30 am
- Keynote begins in main room at 9:30 am.
If your child does not want to participate in Youth/Teen Program activities, they must attend breakout sessions with their caregiver.
Parents/Caregivers are responsible for all diabetes management.
The Youth & Teen Program with have juice boxes available for families to treat low blood sugars.
Check-Out: Noon
- Following the last breakout sessions, please head directly to the Youth & Teen Program Rooms.

Event Contact

Anna Raur, Breakthrough T1D Sr. Community Engagement Manager
402-660-8913 | araur@breakthroughT1D.org