Berks T1D Connection

05/01/2023

May specials are here!!! ❤️

01/05/2020

12/10/2019

NEW PRESS RELEASE: Beta Bionics Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for the iLet™ Bionic Pancreas System

READ HERE: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/12/10/1958317/0/en/Beta-Bionics-Receives-FDA-Breakthrough-Device-Designation-for-the-iLet-Bionic-Pancreas-System.html?fbclid=IwAR3Wi0YyTwvOyypvd0MPm0doPjYL3F6vBLqHwTy5AvFeJheUhH8YuTxqtJU

09/09/2019

Camp photos are uploaded! Follow this link to see them:
https://www.scotthertzogphotography.com/2019camp

09/07/2019

We’re at Berks T1D Connection Family Camp at South Mountain YMCA Camps!

This gathering lets all share their T1D experiences and advice. We also have expert speakers, networking sessions, and FUN events for all the kids!

08/11/2019

Who doesn't love Moe's Southwest Grill?!
Well, we are delighted to share that Moe's Southwest Grill of Wyomissing will be graciously hosting the dinner at our camp!

Lots of great low-carb options available the favorite type 1 diabetic in your life!

Be sure to join us at the Berks T1D Connection Family Camp on September 7-8 at South Mountain YMCA!

08/07/2019

GET EXCITED!
Register for camp: https://www.berkst1dconnection.org/camp.html

08/07/2019

Please click here for complete camp info!
https://mailchi.mp/667d38e4a66a/camp-registration-t-shirt-deadline-looming

07/29/2019

Meet another one of our AMAZING camp speakers!!
Dr. Dana Lehman received her PsyD. from Widener University where she focused her studies on integrative health care and health psychology. Her dissertation research examined insulin restriction as means of weight loss in adolescent and young adult women. Her graduate internship was completed on the Eating Disorders unit of the Belmont Center For Comprehensive Treatment. After graduating Dr. Lehman began working full time at Belmont, eventually become the the director of the outpatient eating disorder treatment program.
In addition to her work at Belmont, Dr. Lehman opened a private practice in 2011 in center city Philadelphia where she works with patients with eating disorders, gender and sexuality issues, and chronic health conditions. Her own diagnosis of Type I diabetes at age 11 informers her treatment approach when working with patients and families.
Dr. Lehman is currently employed as a supervisor at AIDS Care Group, in Sharron Hill, PA where she works with patients struggling with opioid addiction. She is a frequent guest lecturer at local universities and maintains her private practice.
In her free time, Dr. Lehman enjoys spending time with her amazing twin daughters, traveling to developing countries, and drinking entirely too many coke zeros.

REGISTER FOR CAMP at https://www.berkst1dconnection.org/camp.html

07/24/2019

Meet one of our speakers for camp!

Rachel L. Frey, RD, LDN

Rachel recently completed her Dietetic Internship at Cedar Crest College and is working as a long term care dietitian in the Reading area. Nutrition is a second career for Rachel, in 2001 she graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Genetic Engineering and spent 12 years working in the BioTech field. In 2012, when her oldest daughter, Avery, was diagnosed with type 1 she decided to go back to school to become a Certified Diabetes Educator. Rachel is working diligently to earn her CDE while working as a Dietitian and raising three children Avery (15), Natalie (13) and Sawyer (9) with her husband Ben, who also has type 1. When she is not working, she enjoys watching sports and going to the movies with her family.