Upcoming Events
Check out upcoming diabetes-related events in the area! Descriptions and registration links for upcoming events are listed below.
Diabetes Education Classes
By Appointment
Unless otherwise noted, classes are held in the Pediatric Diabetes Education classrooms (Taubman Center, Rooms 2386 & 2387).
Check the Clinical Programs page for a list of classes and descriptions.
Are You Interested in Joining Our Patient Advisory Program?
We are looking for individuals or families to join our Patient Advisory Program! As a patient advisor you will help our team to support patients and families by providing feedback and recommendations on some of our upcoming projects and improvement initiatives.
If selected, future meetings will occur on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The meetings will be anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours in length and will occur every 3 months at most.
You can apply as an individual with T1D, a family member of a loved one who has T1D, or as a family. You must be a patient or a loved one of a patient at Michigan Medicine.
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If selected for this position you will need to go through an onboarding process that includes: an application, interview/screening, background check, a two-hour training session, and some paperwork.
Applications are due by the end of the day April 20, 2026. If you are selected our first meeting will be held virtually on July 14, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM via zoom.
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Click here to learn more and express interest in being a part of our team.
MSU Extension's Adulting 101 Program
Are you ready to leave for college or be out on your own? Are you prepared to do adult tasks and have the skills to be successful?​​ Michigan State University (MSU) Extension's Adulting 101 Program helps teenagers and young adults demystify the reality of being an "adult" through engaging educational sessions. Each FREE, virtual session is packed full of important life skills and tools necessary to live independently.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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June 11, 2026, 6:00 PM: AI and You: Smart, Safe, and Savvy
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July 8, 2026, 6:00 PM: Think Before You Click!
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August 12, 2026, 5:00 PM: Roadmap to a Smart Used Car Purchase
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September 23, 2026, 5:00 PM: Are You Ready?
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October 7, 2026, 6:00 PM: Paws, Claws, and Commitment: The Realities of Animal Care
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Learn more and register here.
Caswell Diabetes Institute Seminar Series
The Caswell Diabetes Institute is hosting the next session of our Community Seminar Series starting April 9. The 3-part series is entitled: Eat Well, Live Well: Exploring Nutrition for Whole Body Health.
Presenter: Karen E. Peterson, ScD
Topic: Bad Things in Good Foods
Date and time: Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 6 pm to 7 pm
Location: Ann Arbor District Library: Westgate Branch (2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103)
Click here to learn more
2026 Breakthrough T1D Walks
Save the dates for the Breakthrough T1D 2025 Michigan & Northern Ohio Chapter Walk events! Register here and visit the Breakthrough T1D Walk program landing page.
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​Spring Season:​​
Ann Arbor Walk - May 3rd, 2026 - Rolling Hills Country Park - Prairie Pavilion - Ypsilanti​​
Jackson Walk - June 13th, 2026 - Ella Sharp Park ​
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Fall Season:
Detroit Walk - October 4th, 2026 - Bell Isle Detroit
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2026 ADA Tour de Cure
Save the date for the 2026 Tour de Cure: Michigan ​​​​​​
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Register here and visit the ADA Tour de Cure program landing page. ​
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Ann Arbor Ride - June 13th, 2026 - Domino's Farms Petting Farm, Ann Arbor, MI, 48106​
Click here to join the Michigan Medicine and Caswell Diabetes Institute Team for this event!​​​​​​​​​
Breakthrough T1D Detroit Promise Ball 2026
May 15, 2026
Enjoy a night of fun, celebration, and generosity! This year's theme is masquerade, masks are optional at this luxurious black-tie event. This event include cocktail hour, a plated dinner, dessert, a premier live auction, and entertainment provided by the Detroit Urban Orchestra. All proceeds from the evening will support Breakthrough T1D’s mission to accelerate life-changing research. ​
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Learn more and purchase tickets here.
Breakthrough T1D Cleveland Gala 2026
May 16, 2026
Enjoy a night of fun, celebration, and generosity. This unforgettable event will include an elevated gala experience, live and silent auctions, and a chance to connect with others. ​
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Learn more and purchase tickets here.
ADA Camp Midicha
June, 2026
ADA Camp Midicha offers fun activities like swimming, water sports, archery, ropes courses, campfires, and more! Camp is a great place for children living with diabetes to develop the critical skills, form friendships, and thrive while managing their diabetes. Click here to learn more.
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Resident Camp - Session 1: June 14th - June 19th
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Resident Camp - Session 2: June 21nd - June 26th
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Day Camp: June 22nd - June 26th​​
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Registration opens February 11th
DYS Hot Shots Camp
June - July, 2026
DYS Hot Shots Camp provides a chance for campers to go to summer camp alongside other children living with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes education is integrated into traditional activities such as canoeing, archery, crafts, group activities, and more! Registration is now open!
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DYS Little Shots Camp: A day camp for campers ages 5-10
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Little Shots Ohio Dates: July 13th - 16th
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Little Shots Michigan Dates: July 27th - July 30th
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Learn more here.
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DYS Middle Shots Camp: An overnight camp for campers ages 10-13.
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Dates: June 15th - 18th
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Learn more here.
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DYS Big Shots Camp: An overnight camp for campers ages 13-17.
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Dates: June 18th - 22nd
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Learn more here.​​​​​​​
Camp Ho Mita Koda
June - August, 2026
Camp Ho Mita Koda (CHMK) is a great place for wonderful experiences, making friends, and coming together as a community. With trained staff, campers will enjoy fun activities like hiking, canoeing, T1D education, crafts, and more! Registration is now open!
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Session 1 (Grades K-6): June 14th - 19th
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Session 2 (Grades K-6 & Buddy Camp): June 21st - 26th
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Leader-In-Training (16-17 y/o): June 21st - June 26th
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Session 3 (Grades K-12, Mini-Camp): June 29th - July 2nd
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Session 4 (Grades 7-12): July 5th - 10th
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Session 5 (Grades 7-12 & Buddy Camp): July 10th - 17th​​
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Family Camp (All): August 28th - August 30th
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Click here to register and learn more!
KidSport Summer Camps
June - August
2026
Registration is open for the KidSport Summer Camps! There are two programs: KidSport Inclusive and KidSport Adaptive. Both camps offer children ages 4-11 the opportunity to learn and play a variety of team sports, individual sports, team building games, fitness, and other physical education activities in a non-competitive and fun sports environment. The activities are age-appropriate and developed by experts in children's physical education. Click here to learn more!
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Registration is open in February
8th Annual School Nurse Conference
August 7, 2026
DYS is hosting a day of learning more about diabetes in the classroom. This event will be held from 9 am - 4:30 pm for school nurses, teachers, and other school staff. There is a $20 registration fee, register by August 2nd to reserve your spot. This event will be held at the Diabetes Center in Toledo, Ohio, or via zoom. ​​
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Click here to register and learn more!
DYS Mud Hens Game
August 23, 2026
Enjoy a night at the ballpark with DYS and the Toledo Mud Hens. This event includes seating in the Coop Party Deck and ballpark favorites such as a hot dog or hamburger, chips, drinks, and ice cream for just $15. The game's theme is Crayola Night and will feature special jerseys and art-themed activities. Post game there will be an opportunity for kids to run the bases as well as a Faith in the Stadium event. Registration is required by Sunday, July 26. ​​
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Click here to purchase tickets and learn more!
Coaching Diabetes Crash Course
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DYS is hosting a FREE crash course on how to safely manage diabetes in sports. This is a one-hour virtual class for coaches that will cover a variety of topics to help prepare everyone for the fall sports season. The class will start via Zoom at TBD.
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Registration is now closed
Breakthrough T1D Virtual Community Summits
Breakthrough T1D Virtual Community Summits offer virtual educational sessions to help you and your loved ones live full and healthy lives with type 1 diabetes.​​ Upcoming Summit events include:​​
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