"Translating type 1 diabetes technology into the everyday" (Melbourne bayside event)

"Working Well" - connecting adults living with the reality of type 1 diabetes& those that live, work with, or support someone that does......IT ALL STARTED WHEN....“Working Well” is a Melbourne-based community established in late May 2015 to connect adults living with the reality of type 1 diabetes & those that live, work with, or support someone that does.You may have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes later in life, or you may have moved through life into adulthood with type 1. You may be a parent living the reality of type 1 diabetes as you care for children, teenagers and/or young adults. You may live or work with, or support an adult living with the reality of type 1. You may be a student, diabetes educator, health professional or allied health professional looking for further insight into living with the reality of type 1 diabetes as you support those who do.We aim to draw some attention to the gaps that exist, share and collaborate to give this a bigger "voice" together and the attention and focus it needs, as we live with the reality of a chronic, auto-immune disease that is complex, not preventable and has no cure.We run events that are interactive in nature with a focus on providing practical and relevant information & knowledge sharing.We are also dedicated to raising awareness and education within the wider community through public speaking, professional development forums and learning programs. Our topics aim to educate the audience and raise awareness in a practical, easily understood and creative way - all with a mix of humour and realism thrown in!Feel free to contact us on 0408 137 169 or via email at jenny@jennycarmuciano.com.au

Jenny Carmuciano, Founder, "Working Well" - connecting adults living with the reality of type 1 diabetes & those that live, work with or support someone that does

Overwhelmed by the technology available to help manage type 1 as safely &amp; effectively as possible?
 Confused and keen to understand more about the options, whether using pump therapy or daily injections?
 Like to learn how parents/carers, partners/spouses &amp; other support people in your life can view your BGL’s from afar?
 Keen to meet &amp; socialise with other like-minded people also living with the reality of type 1 diabetes?
(parents/carers, teens/young adults &amp; DE's/health  &amp; industry professionals all welcome !)
 
Like many of us, you may feel confused and overwhelmed by the technological options available to help manage type 1 diabetes. If you’d not only like to understand more, but have it translated into everyday language by those living with type 1 too, please join us in bayside Melbourne on the evening of Thursday 4 July 2016.
 
Whether you manage your type 1 diabetes via MDI or insulin pump therapy, join us for an educational, conversational and social evening where John Stevens and Jonathon Morcom (both of whom have lived with type 1 diabetes for many years) will help "translate type 1 technology into the everyday" and help us understand how type 1 diabetes can be managed more effectively and safely using available technology.
 
The evening is also an opportunity to meet and socialise with others living with the reality of type 1 diabetes, so grab a drink, a bar snack or a main meal (you may like to take advantage of the $20 Pasta &amp; Wine/Beer special on the night) and join us in the private Atrium Bar where our event will take place.
John and Jonathon are part of the Nightscout Foundation development team, a world wide group of type 1 diabetes patients and parents of patients with skills in engineering and IT. The catch phrase of the Nightscout Foundation is #WeAreNotWaiting, meaning that those patients and carers are not waiting for the manufacturers to develop the solutions we all need and want to help us manage this disease today. 
The development team are "hackers", but in the original and good sense of the term. They take available technology, learn about it, and improve it or add to it to suit their needs and then make those development available to others.
The Nightscout projects are DIY technologies, based on approved and current T1D products, such as CGMS and insulin pumps, not products in their own right. They are supported by a world wide team of volunteers to help you get on board with these projects and reap the benefits.  
 
The current list of projects are:
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<DIV STYLE="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Nightscout - A website that allows remote viewing of CGMS data, treatments (carbs/insulin etc) entry, and prediction of short term changes in BGLs.</DIV>
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<DIV STYLE="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Nightscout Uploader - A mobile phone app that connects to a Dexcom G4 receiver and uploads the data to your Nightscout website. </DIV>
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<DIV STYLE="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">xDrip - A phone app that essentially replaces, or works with, a Dexcom CGMS receiver for monitoring of BGLs, includeing alarms and statistics to assist with management.</DIV>
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<DIV STYLE="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">OpenAPS - the Open Source Artificial Pancreas System. A system that allows you to virtually forget about Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycaemia.</DIV>
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<DIV STYLE="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">LiMMiter - An uploader for the Abbott Freestyle Libre CGMS.</DIV>
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Of course, there are various crossovers in the above, as these projects are designed to work together.  And there are various other additional pieces to allow you to tailor a system that will work best for you.
 
John and Jonathan will help to answer your questions and inform you of how they use and tailor these projects to make the most of available diabetes technology, with some enhancements. So feel free to bring your questions along - they don't know everything, but they certainly know a lot!
FAQs
What are the food/beverage arrangements throughout the event?
Please note this is NOT a catered event. All food, beverages (alcoholic &amp; non-alcoholic) and snacks will be at the individual's OWN cost. Should you wish to purchase a meal, please note it is "Pasta &amp; Wine Night" where the "special pasta dish of the evening" along with a glass of house wine/beer can be purchased. Should you wish or order anything else from the main menu, details can be found here http://thevincent.com.au/restaurant-detail.php?Main-Menu-1
What are my transport/parking options getting to and from the event?
The number 1 tram (South Melbourne Beach) passes right by The Vincent Hotel and is an easy option if travelling along the South Melbourne tram route, particularly from the CBD.
In close proximity of The Vincent Hotel, you will notice there are a number of areas which are Permit Zones and for local residents only, however the block or two surrounding the venue has a range of time-limited parking available. This includes Phillipson Street, Richardson Street, Page Street, Danks Street, Barrett Street and also Victoria Avenue where the hotel is located.
Alternatively Beaconsfield Parade has parking options (meter parking generally concludes at 6pm) and is only a short two-block walk to the venue.
Remember to allow yourself some extra time when travelling to the venue.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Feel free to email jenny.carmuciano@scopicgroup.com.au or call on 0408 137 169 should you have any questions at all.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
If you could please bring your printed ticket with you, that would be appreciated. Many thanks!

The Vincent Hotel, 111 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park, VIC, 3206

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