T1Ds in the Wild is an immersive outdoor experience for adults living with T1D to help remove the barriers we face in benefiting from the outdoors through:
Studies have shown that camping can increase happiness and mindfulness and decrease stress, yet, because of the many obstacles in managing blood sugars, people with T1D are half as likely to go camping regularly as the rest of the population.
Teaching people with T1D how to camp safely will not only bridge the gap in accessing the outdoors, but will help people with T1D lead fuller, happier, and healthier lives.
⛺️ camping basics
🥾 hiking
🧗 rock climbing
🧠 discussing mental health
🩹 intro first aid
🧭 way-finding
🍳 camp cooking
🗑 learning Leave No Trace
🚗 transportation (carpool option)
💉 diabetes supplies
🪥 these personal items
We will supply food, water, and kitchen/dining supplies.
This public calendar allows anyone to share their in-person or virtual events with the entire T1D community. The Beta Cell Foundation is not responsible for any of the events listed here other than its own.
Add your own event here.