Below is a list of current industry sponsored events for healthcare professionals that we've been informed of at Diabetes Centre Calgary. We cannot speak to the validity or relevance of information presented and do not accept responsibility for any aspect of these events. Health care professionals choosing to attend industry sponsored events are encouraged to use professional judgment and critically evaluate data presented. We advise health care professionals discuss attendance and/or participation at industry sponsored events with their management team if concerned about possible conflict of interest. Please note, we will delete past events.
January 19, 21 and Feb 2, 2021: BD Presents Helping your Patients get I.T. (Injection Technique) Right
View the following website for times and registration: https://go.bd.com/Practice_Reflective_LP-EN.html
Medtronic 1 hr live webinars: Automating Insulin Delivery (Nov 2020- Jan 2021)
Live 1 hr sessions are available on multiple dates with Dr. Richard Jonkers (Medical Science Advisor) and Josh Tarini (Training, Education & Start Right).
Limited time (2020 and early 2021):
Dexcom "Getting Started with the Dexcom G6 App"
Dexcom is offering live webinars to help people get started with the G6 CGM system, including using Clarity. Sessions run every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 pm EST, until further notice. Sessions are limited to 10 people. Register with name, contact information and preferred date at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Limited time (2020 and early 2021):
Abbott Libre "Getting Started" & "Getting More" live education sessions
Abbott is offering live Online Libre Education Sessions- Getting Started & Getting More. The Getting Started session usually offers participants a free Libre Sensor. The education is directed towards patients; however educators are welcome to participate to learn more. Visit https://registergettingstarted.com/ and https://www.registergettingmore.com/ to find dates and register.
No date limit: South Health Campus Wellness Centre
The South Health Campus Wellness Centre, in cooperation with the Y, offers educational programs for staff and patients. Programs include courses on emothional health, making lifestyle changes, healthy eating and more. During COVID, the programs are being offered virtually. For details, please see www.ahs.ca/shcwellness
No date limit: Sanofi sponsored learning modules
Education program on second generational basal analogues in the clinical management of type 2 diabetes. The self-learning program is comprised of 3 learning modules. Go to this website for more information: https://focusprogram.ca/
No date limit Webinar: Lifescan, Solutions to support patients beyond COVID-19
Title: "I’m scared and alone": Let’s Reveal solutions to support our patients beyond COVID-19
Duration: 59 minutes
Available On Demand
Dr. Michel Vallis, Psychologist and Janice Knapp, Diabetes Nurse Educator
Objectives:
- Provide a framework for understanding the psychological impact of COVID-19 and social isolation
- Review evidence-based coping strategies that help manage distress
- Provide a strategy to promote improved diabetes self-management
- Understand how to apply available technologies to pivot patients back on track.
No date limit: Lifescan Diabetes Institute Webinars
Lifescan is sponsoring a number of different educational webinars. Topics include smartphone technology for diabetes management, supporting sustained behaviour change, and many more. Webinars are recorded and can be viewed at your convenience. For more information visit: https://www.lifescandiabetesinstitute.com/webinar/technology-and-emerging-science