On Tuesday, August 27th, our partners Upstate Medical University & Joslin Diabetes will host a “School Diabetes Education Day.”

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

9AM-3PM

Campus Activities Building, Upstate Medical University

155 Elizabeth Blackwell St, Syracuse, NY

 

This event is appropriate for all school staff who will encounter a student with diabetes. Information presented will be helpful to school nurses, substitute school nurses, teachers, guidance counselors and coaches. To download a shareable PDF of the event flyer, please click here.

Registration will open July 29 and close August 23. Space will be limited; early registration is encouraged. To register, call 315-464-8668, option 1.

 

Itinerary

9AM Registration

9:30 – 10:30AM Glucose Monitoring, Presentation with Q&A

10:30 – 11AM Insulin Administration, Presentation with Q&A

11:10 – 11:40AM Pump and CGM Options, Presentation with Q&A

11:40 – 12:10PM Hypoglycemia and Activity, Presentation with Q&A

12:10 – 1:10PM Pump and CGM Companies Breakout Session

1:10 – 1:40PM Carb Counting Review, Presentation with Q&A

1:40 – 2:10PM After Hours Activity and Supervision, Presentation with Q&A

2:10 – 2:30PM Language of Diabetes, Video and role play

2:30 – 3PM Diabetes Scenarios, Surveys, Q&A

 

Parking will be reimbursed if you use the hospital’s East Garage, access from either Elizabeth Blackwell Street or Sarah Loguen Street.

CEUs Nurses who attend will receive 4.5 CEUs by the end of the day. Must provide work email.

Refreshments will be provided.

This free event is brought to you by the Joslin Pediatric Diabetes Education Staff of Upstate Medical University.