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.
MHealthy Cooking Classes
Kick off the season with a variety of healthy and delicious dishes MHealthy offering classes where you can interact virtually, with MHealthy dietitians and chefs as they share tips for saving time, cutting costs and having fun making tasty, healthy food that you and your family will love! Registration is required.
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September 16, 12:00 - 12:45 PM: Late Summer Harvest Favorites
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September 30, 12:00 - 12:45 PM: More Mediterranean Meals
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October 7, 12:00 - 12:45 PM: Crazy for Cruciferous Veggies
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October 21, 12:00 - 12:45 PM: Pumpkin Beyond Pie
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November 11, 12:00 - 12:45 PM: Spectacular Thanksgiving Sides
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November 18, 12:00 - 12:45 PM: Winter Wellness
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December 9, 12:00 - 12:45 PM: Healthy Holiday Happy Hour
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December 16, 12:00 - 12:45 PM: Cookies, Cocoa & Gifts from the Kitchen
Learn more and register here.
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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September 23, 2026, 5:00 PM: Are You Ready?
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October 7, 2026, 6:00 PM: Mental Health Toolkit: Everyday Skills and Resources to Help Care for Your Mental Health
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November 12, 2026, 7:00 PM: Paws, Claws, and Commitment: The Realities of Animal Care
Learn more and register here.
Breakthrough T1D Picnics in the Park
September, 2026
Pack your picnic and join Breakthrough T1D for lawn games, friendship bracelets, and family-friendly activities.
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September 20: 12 PM - 3 PM: Greilickville Harbor Park, Traverse City, MI
Click here to register and learn more!
DYS Fall Fun On The Farm
September 27, 2026
Join DYS for a day full of fall fun on the farm! Come enjoy a memorable afternoon at Gust Brothers Pumpkin Farm in Ottawa Lake, MI from 2 - 4 PM. Enjoy cider and donuts, fall games and crafts, hayrides, flower picking, corn maze adventures, and the chance to pet some adorable farm animals. Tickets for this event are just $5 per person! Registration closes on Friday, September 18th.
Click here to purchase tickets and 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.
Summer Season:
Grand Rapids Walk - September 26th, 2026 - GVSU Campus
Fall Season:
Detroit Walk - October 4th, 2026 - Bell Isle Detroit
Virtual Walk - November 14th, 2026 - Online
Journey For T1D 2026
October 9, 2026
Enjoy an evening of on-field experiences, a lively cocktail hour, a delicious dinner, a live auction, dueling pianos, and the Fund a Cure program! Every paddle and dollar raised helps accelerate life-changing research, support for those living with T1D, and brings us one step closer to better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.
Click here to purchase tickets and learn more!
DYS Annual Pancake Breakfast
November 7, 2026
Enjoy a morning full of tasty food, connection, community, and fun! The 2nd Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser will help support DYS programs, family programs, and summer camps for children and families living with type 1 diabetes. Tickets are available for purchase at the door and are $8 per person.
Click here to purchase tickets and learn more!