Children's diabetes technology fair explains insulin pumps and glucose sensors

Kids managing diabetes can do anything you can do. (AP photo/Robert F Bukaty)

Diabetes technology is critical for patients, especially for children. The technology changes daily. It's a question of learning how to augment a diabetes management regimen without going overboard. Insulin pumps for diabetics. Glucose sensors for patients. Artificial pancreas technology.

It's a Herculean task to keep up, so, to aid parents and the children with diabetes,  there's Focus on Technology 2009 from April 24-26 at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel.

This is an essential event for newly diagnosed type 1 patients or veteran experts. Focus on Technology will feature noted pediatric experts like Bruce Buckingham and Children with Diabetes founder/president Jeff Hitchcock.

Families can experience hands-on activites, speakers and multimedia presentations. This is a must-do for the health and well-being of any family managing type 1 diabetes. Registration is required at the CWD website.

Family Registration, $300, includes 2 adults and up to 3 accompanying children under age 18. Additional adults are $50 per person. Additional children are $25 per person (2 and under free). Includes:

• Friday evening reception  
• Buffet breakfast Saturday and Sunday
• Mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack breaks Saturday and Sunday  
• Lunch Saturday and Sunday and dinner Saturday
• All sessions for adults, teens, and school-age children

CWD reports that the hotel rooms at the Renaissance are full, but interested families may contact Mike Schurig at (407) 859-9630 (9am - 5pm Eastern. His email is mike@childrenwithdiabetes.com. Mike can tell you about overflow housing options. There is still space to attend the conference as of this writing but immediate registration is strongly encouraged.