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Sat. Sept 28th - 11am - 6pm EST

DTC V CAMP - THE STRESS EFFECT

Integrating Stress Management Techniques into Diabetes Self-Care

Hosts:

Carrie Jackson & Matt Corcoran

REGISTRATION: $59.95

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If you want to:

  • Understand the emotional impact of diabetes and learn effective coping strategies to manage and prevent burnout

     

  • Discover communication techniques to strengthen relationships and build deeper connections with loved ones

     

  • Master stress management techniques to enhance both mental and physical well-being

     

  • Ease the daily burden of diabetes and improve your quality of life


Then join us for this incredible V Camp experience! 

You will get:

  • Expert Guidance: Learn from seasoned professionals who specialize in diabetes care and mental health, offering practical insights tailored to your unique experience.

  • Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered in real-time during our live Q&A sessions, designed to address your specific concerns.

  • Personalized Self-Care Tips: Discover actionable tips and techniques you can easily incorporate into your daily routine to better manage stress and enhance your overall well-being.

Carrie Jackson

Mental Skills Coaching

Carrie Jackson is a performance and mental training expert, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, and the author of On Top of Your Game: Mental Skills to Maximize Your Athletic Performance. She’s one of the world’s foremost authorities on the mental and emotional challenges of recovering from injury. She co-authored the book Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries, and is the co-host of the widely regarded podcast The Injured Athletes Club.

Featuring an All Star Line-Up Including:

Matt Corcoran, MD

Founder & CEO, Diabetes Training Camp

Dr. Matthew Corcoran is Founder and President of Diabetes Training Camp Foundation, a unique clinical resource entirely devoted to providing general fitness and multi-sport camps and services for teens and adults with diabetes. The mission of the Diabetes Training Camp Foundation is to inspire, motivate and educate by delivering unique and customized programs and coaching that empower the community of people with diabetes to thrive.

Dr. Corcoran earned his undergraduate degree from Boston College and his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine before moving to the University of Chicago Hospitals and completing his internship and residency in internal medicine and fellowship in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism. Dr. Corcoran is board certified in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism and currently serves as Medical Director for Shore Physicians Group diabetes and endocrinology practice in South Jersey.

 

Kristi Paguio, LMSW, CSOWM, CDCES

Kristi Paguio Consulting, LLC

Kristi Paguio is a psychotherapist specializing in diabetes. She is also a board-certified specialist in weight management. Kristi obtained her master’s degree in clinical social work from Michigan State University in 2002. Kristi works for Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology. She has been working in the field of diabetes since 2007 including five years in pediatric endocrinology before she began developing and pioneering behavioral health services within an adult diabetes clinic in 2013. Kristi is privileged to have been able to work with people across the lifespan who face diabetes every day.

Kristi was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2000 and has had an interest in the mental and emotional aspects of diabetes since that time. She has been a camper twice at DTC and found camp to be a life-changing experience mentally, emotionally and physically. Kristi savors helping others who live with diabetes to thrive. She enjoys kayaking, yoga, biking and any dance routine workout with the Fitness Marshall. She also loves taking long walks with her pal Jarvis in his cat stroller.

 

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Ava Warfel RN, BSN, CDCES

Age Group Winner: IRONMAN KONA, 2023

Ava Warfel is a dedicated RN Nurse Supervisor at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, known for her exceptional patient care and leadership. A Lancaster County native, Ava has a profound connection to her work, particularly in treating adolescents and patients with diabetes, a condition she herself has managed since being diagnosed during her freshman year of college.

Ava’s passion for healthcare was fueled by her personal experience with diabetes, leading her to pursue a career where she could make a meaningful impact on others facing similar challenges. She began her journey as a paramedic and later transitioned to nursing, quickly advancing to a supervisory role at LG Health’s Diabetes & Endocrinology department. Her personal connection to diabetes gives her unique insights, allowing her to relate deeply to her patients and guide them with empathy and expertise.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Ava is an accomplished triathlete. She recently won her age group (18-24) at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, in 2023, a testament to her extraordinary discipline and determination. Ava’s ability to balance the demands of her rigorous training schedule with her professional responsibilities is a source of inspiration to her colleagues and patients alike.

Ava’s journey is supported by her team at Penn Medicine and Lancaster General Health, who have provided her with the flexibility and encouragement needed to pursue her multiple passions. Her dedication to continuous self-improvement, both in her career and her athletic pursuits, exemplifies her commitment to excellence. Ava is a shining example of how perseverance and passion can lead to extraordinary achievements, both in healthcare and beyond.

AnnaSabino

Anna Sabino, CDCES

Owner, Finding Smiles Coaching

Anna Sabino is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with a master’s degree in social work from Washington University in St. Louis. She earned her dual Bachelor of Science degrees in psychology and child and family studies from Syracuse University in 2005. With a passion deeply rooted in her personal experiences, Anna now offers private virtual coaching and education for individuals and families affected by Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

Diagnosed with T1D at a young age, Anna faced many of the challenges common to children living with the condition, including feelings of exclusion and the struggle to manage her health. At age 10, her life took a pivotal turn when her parents encouraged her to attend a diabetes camp. There, she discovered the vital importance of a supportive community of peers, mentors, and others who truly understood her experiences.

These formative experiences inspired Anna’s dedication to the field of diabetes care. Over the past 20 years, she has held various leadership roles at prominent non-profit organizations, camps, and clinics across the United States, including the American Diabetes Association, T1D Exchange, and the College Diabetes Network. Her contributions include the development of nationally recognized programs for youth and their families, participation on multiple national and international committees, speaking engagements at numerous global diabetes conferences, and authorship in published research articles.

Outside of her professional work, Anna enjoys cross-training, rescuing dogs, traveling, baking, and most importantly, spending time with her husband and two young children. She currently resides just outside of Boston, MA.

About V Camp

In 2020, COVID forced us to pivot and find NEW ways to offer DTC camps, programs and services to our community. We had to cancel our in-person camps, but we couldn’t live with the idea of not learning, training and CONNECTING with the diabetes community. So, we created the V Camp programming. We know this experience is different from our in-person camps, but we learned that we can provide a unique and life-changing program dedicated to empowering the community of people with diabetes to thrive virtually. As a matter of fact, virtual programs were so popular that V CAMPS have been permanently added to our schedules.

The V Camps were created when we could not be together in person to continue to provide support and education for people living with diabetes. Virtually, we were able to learn, train and connect the DTC experts with new and alumni campers. We realized that virtual camps offer unique value and have added them permanently to our camp and program offerings.

The V Camp is founded in DTC’s core principles around diabetes management for exercise and sports and offers the same great information and community that our in-person camps offer. Camps range from one to three days.

Take a look at the schedule for this camp. The schedule is subject to change.

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