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
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.
Chelsea Lugone, MSN, FNP-BC, CDCES
Manager, Clinical Education, Dexcom
Chelsea Lugone is a Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Diabetes Care and Education
Specialist. She has over 10 years of clinical experience in adult and pediatric endocrinology.
Chelsea joined the Dexcom clinical education team in January 2024.
Chelsea lives with Type 1 Diabetes as do two of her children. Two of her sons were screened
for T1D, and her eldest son was antibody positive at age 3 (having 3 of the 5 T1D
antibodies). Chelsea deeply appreciates opportunities to help empower people impacted by
diabetes. She is an advocate for T1D screening, believing it is important for people to be
informed and make the best decisions for themselves and their families. She firmly believes
that staying informed is a key factor to health.
Meet the Hosts
