Taking Action: A Hands-On Workshop for Type 1 Diabetes Screening Program

Join us for a practical, interactive workshop led by a board-certified endocrinologist and inspiring women with lived experience of type 1 diabetes. This unique session will combine expert medical guidance with real-world insights to empower participants with the tools they need to take action for themselves and their families.
In this workshop, you’ll learn:
• How to identify risk factors and assess your personal or family’s susceptibility to type 1 diabetes.
• The step-by-step process of getting screened and interpreting results.
• Practical strategies for communicating the need for screening to your family
• Tips and encouragement from women who have navigated the challenges of screening and prevention in their own families.
Through engaging discussions and real-life examples, you’ll leave this workshop with a clear understanding of the screening process. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain knowledge, support, and the confidence to make a difference in your health and the health of those you love!
About the Speakers
Jami Klein, BSN, RN, CDCES
Manager, Clinical Education, Dexcom
Jami Klein is a Registered Nurse and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with
extensive experience in both clinical settings and diabetes industry. She is currently a part
of an incredible team as a Manager in Clinical Education at Dexcom. Her career path
includes clinical roles at Novo Nordisk, Tandem Diabetes, and Cleveland Clinic Pediatric
Endocrinology. Jami is also a dedicated volunteer at Camp Ho Mita Koda in Ohio, the oldest
camp for children with type 1 diabetes, reflecting her deep commitment to the diabetes
community. Her passion for leveraging education and technology to improve lives of those
with diabetes is at the heart of her work.
Living with type 1 diabetes since 1988, Jami has a personal understanding of learning to live
well with diabetes. Jami and husband chose to screen their 2 sons for T1D antibodies a few
months ago after a few years of deliberating. She is passionate about using knowledge as
power to make informed healthcare decisions.
Victoria Bouhairie, MD, DipABLM
Dr. Bouhairie is board-certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, as well as in
Lifestyle Medicine. She is the founder and CEO of Parry’s Wellness and Diabetes Center in
Charlotte, NC. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Bouhairie is highly engaged in
community initiatives focused on healthcare improvement and population health. She serves
on several committees, including the American Diabetes Association’s Health Disparities and
Wellness and Nutrition Committees, and has acted as a clinical advisor for the “Difference in
Diabetes” DSMES program at Humana’s CenterWell Home Health. Furthermore, Dr.
Bouhairie is a dedicated board member of DiabetesSisters.
Jami Klein, BSN, RN, CDCES
Manager, Clinical Education, Dexcom
Jami Klein is a Registered Nurse and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with
extensive experience in both clinical settings and diabetes industry. She is currently a part
of an incredible team as a Manager in Clinical Education at Dexcom. Her career path
includes clinical roles at Novo Nordisk, Tandem Diabetes, and Cleveland Clinic Pediatric
Endocrinology. Jami is also a dedicated volunteer at Camp Ho Mita Koda in Ohio, the oldest
camp for children with type 1 diabetes, reflecting her deep commitment to the diabetes
community. Her passion for leveraging education and technology to improve lives of those
with diabetes is at the heart of her work.
Living with type 1 diabetes since 1988, Jami has a personal understanding of learning to live
well with diabetes. Jami and husband chose to screen their 2 sons for T1D antibodies a few
months ago after a few years of deliberating. She is passionate about using knowledge as
power to make informed healthcare decisions.
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