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Sat. April 27th - 10am - 6pm EST

DTC Express

The Best of Our Four Day Camp Distilled in One Action-Packed Day

Featuring presentations from camp coaches, experts & athletes.

Host:

Dr. Matt Corcoran

REGISTRATION: $59.95

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DTC Express Agenda

Time Topic Presenter
10:00 am
Welcome & Introductions
Dr. Matt Corcoran
10:15 am
Your Pillars for Success
Dr. Matt Corcoran
10:45 am
Exercise Physiology - Fuel Utilization
Jacob DeBlois
11:15 am
Clinical - Hypoglycemia Prevention
Dr. Matt Corcoran
11:45 am
Break
12:00 pm
Nutrition Lecture
Megan Robinson, MS, RDN, CDCES, CSSD, LDN
12:45 pm
Guest Lecture - The World Marathon Challenge
Linda Carrier
1:30 pm
Break
1:45 pm
Fitness - Flow
Molly Wagman, MS, RDN, CSSD, CDE
2:30 pm
Training - Coaching Clinic
Jon Fecik
3:15 pm
Break
3:30 pm
Mental Skills - Could This Be Anxiety?
Kristi Paguio, LMSW, CSOWM, CDCES
4:00 pm
Exercise Physiology - Six Management Tips
Robert Powell, PHD, CDCES, CSCS, ACSM-CEP
4:45 pm
Break
5:00 pm
Clinical - Bring it All Together: Automation or Not?
Dr. Matt Corcoran & Lyndsay Gregerson, RD, CDCES
5:45 pm
DTC Express Wrap & Camp Survey
6:00 pm
Camp Close

DTC Expert Presenters

Megan Robinson, MS, RDN, CDCES, CSSD, LDN

Diabetes Center, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Megan Robinson has been a registered dietitian/nutritionist (RDN) since 1994 and currently works at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia at the Diabetes Center for Children. She also owns a private sports nutrition and coaching practice at MeganSportsRD, LLC. Megan is a board-certified specialist sports dietitian, certified diabetes care and education specialist and a certified RRCA coach. Megan has been a prolific writer for Philly.com, has published in numerous nutrition journals and has presented at local and national conferences on sports nutrition and diabetes. She received her Bachelor of Science in dietetics from the University of Vermont and a Master of Science in exercise physiology from West Chester University.

Megan has been a competitive track and cross-country runner since high school and has competed in numerous long distance races and multiple marathons including the Boston Marathon. She coaches distance runners of all levels, and her expertise in sports nutrition, diabetes and running makes her an exceptional counselor for both aspiring and accomplished athletes with diabetes.

When Megan is not running, she enjoys balancing her life with yoga, travel and spending time with her family.

Jon Fecik

Multisport Coach, Fecik Coaching

Jon has been a triathlete for over ten years, and he lives and breathes the sport. The sport changed his life because he has learned to live as an athlete. “Living as an athlete isn’t simply participating in a sport, training for 30 hours a week or competing at the Ironman World Championship–although I’ve done these things” states Jon, “rather, it’s a life approach. It requires a relentless awareness of the body, mind and environment and a willingness to live and adapt, rest and grow.”

 

Presently, Jon is racing as a professional triathlete. Jon also enjoys coaching age group triathletes. “There’s nothing quite like seeing the individuals I coach grow as athletes and human beings” says Jon. He is a USAT certified coach and received a Bachelor of Science in health science studies with a focus in exercise physiology and the aging process, a Bachelor of Arts in English from Quinnipiac University and a Master of Arts from Duquesne University. He strongly believes that his education sets him apart from many other coaches: “My foundation allows me to educate my athletes about themselves from an acute, biological point of view, helping to prevent sickness and injury.”

 

In his down time, Jon enjoys watching series on Netflix such as “Better Call Saul” and “That 70’s Show.” He currently lives in Connecticut with his wife Amber.

 

Robert Powell, PHD, CDCES, CSCS, ACSM-CEP

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Marshall University

Robert Powell joined the DTC team in 2013. He is Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology and Director of the Diabetes Exercise Center at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. He is also Faculty Coordinator/Coach of the Marshall University Cycling Club to promote both recreational riding and collegiate racing.

Prior to his time at Marshall, Rob worked ten years at the University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Institute (UPDI) as a manager and researcher for community-based programs involving diabetes, obesity and physical activity. During the latter part of his time there, he worked as a diabetes educator in the primary care setting. Rob received both his Master of Science and PhD in exercise physiology from the University of Pittsburgh and holds the credentials of Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), ACSM-Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) and NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and is a licensed USA cycling coach.

Rob’s professional ambition is to enhance the promotion of exercise as a therapeutic modality to the diabetes population and to educate both students and healthcare professionals on the role of exercise in diabetes management. Rob also provides coaching services for health/fitness and sports performance in those with and without diabetes.

Rob has a personal passion for exercise. In the warmer months, you can usually find him road cycling, mountain biking, running (mostly trail) or kayaking. When snow falls, he likes to strap on the skis and snowshoes. However, when he is not working or playing solo, he dedicates his time with his wonderful boys Preston and Evan.

Kristi Paguio, LMSW, CSOWM, CDCES

Kristi Paguio Consulting, LLC

Kristi Paguio is a psychotherapist specializing in diabetes. She is also a board-certified specialist in weight management. Kristi obtained her master’s degree in clinical social work from Michigan State University in 2002. Kristi works for Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology. She has been working in the field of diabetes since 2007 including five years in pediatric endocrinology before she began developing and pioneering behavioral health services within an adult diabetes clinic in 2013. Kristi is privileged to have been able to work with people across the lifespan who face diabetes every day.

Kristi was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2000 and has had an interest in the mental and emotional aspects of diabetes since that time. She has been a camper twice at DTC and found camp to be a life-changing experience mentally, emotionally and physically. Kristi savors helping others who live with diabetes to thrive. She enjoys kayaking, yoga, biking and any dance routine workout with the Fitness Marshall. She also loves taking long walks with her pal Jarvis in his cat stroller.

 

Jacob DeBlois

Diabetes Training Camp Alumni

Jacob was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2005 when he was 17. Since his diagnosis, he has competed in the marathon, obstacle course runs, 200-mile relay run races, and triathlons. 

In 2018, he trekked to Mt. Everest Basecamp. After his trek, he attended DTC as a camper at Atlantic City and has been a dedicated DTC alum and ambassador ever since. Jacob studied Exercise Science at Skidmore and then went on to get his masters in Kinesiology at University of Massachusetts, Amherst. 

Jacob is currently a doctoral candidate in Exercise Physiology with a research focus on heart disease risk in firefighters, police, and military service members 

Linda Carrier

Author: Outrunning Diabetes

Linda Carrier has never let her type 1 diabetes diagnosis keep her from living an exciting and fulfilled life. In fact, for over forty-five years, she’s ran numerous marathons, including completing the World Marathon Challenge twice, to not only control her diabetes but to see the world. The World Marathon Challenge is an incredible feat, seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. from Antarctica to Africa, Australia to Asia, Europe, and finally completing the race in North America.

She is the author of the book Outrunning Diabetes: An Ultra-Marathoner’s Adventure Across the Seven Continents, where she recalls how she tackled these challenges with grit and determination. She shares that diabetes does not define her – it is simply what she has.

Lyndsay Gregerson

Lyndsay Gregerson, RD, CDCES

Assistant Camp Director, Dietician

Lyndsay Gregerson’s passion to advocate wellness in those living with diabetes comes from her personal experience of having Type 1 diabetes diagnosed at the age of three. It’s this first-hand experience and awareness of the importance of diet and exercise on her own health that served as a catalyst for her career in dietetics while focusing on diabetes.

After earning a Bachelor of Science in dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Lyndsay completed her dietetic internship at Loyola University-Chicago and went on to become a registered and licensed dietitian. In 2008 she achieved certification as a certified diabetes educator (CDE). Lyndsay worked as a diabetes educator in Chicago from 2005-2011, gaining experience through holding several roles in the diabetes field. Since 2011, she has worked as a diabetes clinical manager for Medtronic Diabetes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Lyndsay’s drive for not letting T1D “get in the way” is evident with her participation in endurance sports. She has completed 2 Ironman Triathlons (a 140.6-mile race), 3 half-

Ironman distance triathlons, 3 marathons and several half-marathons and sprint/Olympic triathlons. Also known as ‘Lil Herc’, she was a skater with the Brewcity Bruisers (Milwaukee Roller Derby). When she is not training, she enjoys traveling, concerts, any outdoor activity and cooking.

Molly Wagman, MS, RDN, CSSD, CDE

Dietician, CDE

Molly was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was nine years old and has been interested in how food and activity affect her diabetes ever since. Having diabetes inspired Molly to become a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes educator. Molly first came to DTC as a camper in 2009 and is thrilled to now be a staff member.

 

Since her first experience with DTC, Molly has successfully completed several multi-sport endurance races and loves finding ways to make nutrition and exercise simple and enjoyable. When she’s not outside hiking or running, you can find her in the kitchen creating delicious, fun and healthy recipes!

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About V Camp

In 2020, COVID forced us to pivot and find NEW ways to offer DTC camps, programs and services to our community. We had to cancel our in-person camps, but we couldn’t live with the idea of not learning, training and CONNECTING with the diabetes community. So, we created the V Camp programming. We know this experience is different from our in-person camps, but we learned that we can provide a unique and life-changing program dedicated to empowering the community of people with diabetes to thrive virtually. As a matter of fact, virtual programs were so popular that V CAMPS have been permanently added to our schedules.

The V Camps were created when we could not be together in person to continue to provide support and education for people living with diabetes. Virtually, we were able to learn, train and connect the DTC experts with new and alumni campers. We realized that virtual camps offer unique value and have added them permanently to our camp and program offerings.

The V Camp is founded in DTC’s core principles around diabetes management for exercise and sports and offers the same great information and community that our in-person camps offer. Camps range from one to three days.

Take a look at the schedule for this camp. The schedule is subject to change.

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