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Type 1 Diabetes Discovery Event and Technology Exhibition: Aberdeen

Location: Aberdeen venue TBC Date: March 2024 – Date TBC Time: TBC Price: Free

 

Join us in Aberdeen for an informative event dedicated to exploring the world of type 1 diabetes. Discover the latest developments in type 1 research, hear from experts in the field and connect with others living with type 1. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with type 1 diabetes for years, this event is designed to provide valuable insights, support and inspiration.

About the event

This is a family-friendly day, open to adults and children affected by type 1 diabetes along with health care professionals. There will be entertainment provided for primary school-aged children that will run alongside the speaker sessions. We are also offering peer support throughout our event, with a focus on bringing young adults and teenagers together too.

As part of the day, attendees will have the opportunity to visit the technology exhibition. Come along to discover how the latest technology can be used to help to manage type 1 diabetes; this is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the latest devices on offer.

You can also just attend the technology exhibition at a time that suits you.

We look forward to a day filled with education, empowerment and community and can’t wait to see you there.

What to expect

During this event you will:

  • Hear from a panel of people with type 1 diabetes as well as an exciting line-up of expert guest speakers.
  • Explore the range of devices and technologies that are available to help manage type 1 diabetes.
  • Interact with other adults, families and young people affected by type 1 diabetes.
  • Discover how to access diabetes technology through the NHS and the ways in which JDRF can support this.
  • Learn about the latest advancements from the companies at the forefront of type 1 technology development, as well as cutting-edge research.
  • Benefit from peer-support drop-in sessions throughout the day

Cost

Free*

Different ticket options available:

  • Full admission – Attend the whole day of speaker sessions and visit the technology exhibition
  • Tech exhibition only – Drop into the technology exhibition

* any donations made at the point of registering are welcome and will help us continue our pioneering work.

Schedule

To be confirmed

How to book

The venue for this event is to be confirmed and the date is provisional and subject to change. If you’d like to attend, you can register your interest below and we’ll get in touch with you with more information when the event details are finalised and bookings are open.