AUGUST 14–16, 2026 | San Diego, CA
The Ultimate Diabetes Conference and Retreat where Type 1s are the majority: have fun, get educated, and form lifelong connections!
600+ Adults with Type 1 Diabetes • 3 Days in Paradise • World-Renowned T1D Experts
AUG 14–16, 2026
San Diego, CA
The Ultimate Diabetes Conference where Type 1s are in the majority: have fun, get educated, and form lifelong connections!
600+ Adults with Type 1 Diabetes • 3 Days in Paradise • World-Renowned T1D Experts
We are back for our 10th ONE and are better than ever (just like your blood sugar control!)
Get latest and greatest information on taking control of your diabetes from our ONEderful lineup of expert T1D doctors who live with type 1 diabetes themselves!
Join us for three days in Paradise with nighttime parties, cutting edge education and people who are just like you!
- Cutting-Edge Type 1 Education from World-Renowned Experts (most of them living with T1D)
- Exclusive Q&A Sessions with Diabetes Specialists on a Variety of Topics
- Latest Tech Updates on CGMs, Hybrid Closed-Loop Systems & More!
- Exciting Nightlife: “Party in Paradise” with Live Beatles Cover Band!
- Fun Fitness Options: Yoga, Power Walks & 5K Runs Around Beautiful Mission Bay
- All Meals Included!
During the resort takeover by us Type 1s, we also provide sessions dedicated to loved ones and caregivers (we call them types 3s) as they are such an important part of the healthcare team!
Bring your significant other to learn about:
- How to best provide support in a way that works for both of you
- Latest updates on diabetes treatments that are significantly improving glucose levels, preventing complications and more!
- Creating connections with other caregivers
During the resort takeover by us Type 1s, we also provide sessions dedicated to loved ones and caregivers (we call them types 3s) as they are such an important part of the healthcare team!
Bring your significant other to learn about:
- How to best provide support in a way that works for both of you
- Latest updates on diabetes treatments that are significantly improving glucose levels, preventing complications and more!
- Creating connections with other caregivers
Meet Your Ultra-Experts
2026 ONE DIRECTORS & CO-DIRECTORS
*extra-relatable faculty (they're living with type 1)
2026 ONE SPEAKERS
*extra-relatable faculty (they're living with type 1)
ONE 2025 IS SOLD OUT!
We Host Our Conference in Paradise–to Make Your Experience Truly Unforgettable!
PARADISE POINT RESORT & SPA | 1404 Vacation Road San Diego, CA 92109
We’ve secured a special group room rate at Paradise Point Resort exclusively for ONE attendees—so you can stay right where the action is while enjoying a relaxing, comfortable retreat. The discounted rate is $389 per night. You can reserve your room by booking online using this link or by calling the resort directly at 1-800-344-2626 and asking for the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes rate.
ONE 2026 | Weekend-at-a-Glance
FRIDAY - 8/14
3:00PM – Onward: Conference Registration
3:00PM – 8:30PM: Sponsor Lounge Open
4:00PM – Onward: Hotel Check-In
6:00PM – 7:00PM: Welcome to ONE Speaker Program
7:00PM – 8:30PM: Sponsored Dinner/Reception & Icebreaker Activities
8:30PM – Onward: Social Time in the Hotel Bar
SATURDAY - 8/15
7:00AM – 8:00AM: Fitness Activities
7:30AM – 9:30AM: Sponsored Breakfast Buffet
10:30AM – 1:30PM: Sponsor Lounge Open
9:30AM – 12:30PM: Morning Speaker Program
12:30PM – 1:30PM: Sponsored Banquet Lunch
1:30PM – 3:15PM: Afternoon Workshops
3:30PM – 4:30PM: Group Q&A with the Experts
4:30PM – 6:30PM: Fun Free Time!
6:30PM – 10:00PM: Sponsored Evening Dinner/Party
SUNDAY - 8/16
7:00AM – 8:00AM: Fitness Activities
7:30AM – 9:30AM: Sponsored Breakfast Buffet
9:30AM – 12:30PM: Morning Speaker Program
12:30PM: Farewells, Hugs, and Kisses
ONE DIABETES CONFERENCE 2026 WEEKEND PROGRAM
SESSIONS
Diabetes Jeopardy Returns…and this time your answers matter!
Host: *Jeremy Pettus, MD
Contestants: *Steven Edelman, MD; Tricia Santos, MD; Schafer Boeder, MD
Holy Crap! So Many NEW Type 1 Diabetes Advancements in 2026
*Steven Edelman, MD & *Jeremy Pettus, MD
The Not So Talked About Emotional Grind of Having Diabetes
*Kerri Sparling
Smarter Diabetes Tech: Sifting Through the Maze of Options
*Rachael Sood, RN, MSN, NP-C, CDCES
The Path Towards a CURE: Prevent, Preserve & Replace
*Aaron Kowalski, PhD
I Screen, You Screen, We Should All Screen! 🍦
Celebrity Presenter
Should All Type 1s Take a GLP-1?
Jeremy Pettus, MD
Ask the Endos: Nothing Is Off-Limits
Moderator: Tricia Santos, MD
Panel: *Steven Edelman, MD; *Irl Hirsch, MD; Schafer Boeder, MD
The Speed Round – Do This, Not That, for Better Glucose Control
*Steven Edelman, MD & Jeremy Pettus, MD
These Diabetes GOATs Share Their Tales from Diabetes Past to Its Brighter Future
*Steven Edelman, MD and *Irl Hirsch, MD
BREAKOUTS
- Getting the Most Out of Your AID (Automated Insulin Delivery) Systems – *Rayhan Lal, MD
- Cognitive Health: Diabetes Can Mess with the Brain, Learn Practical Strategies to Help – Ian Blumer, MD
- Dawn Phenomenon, Insulin Resistance and Hormones or Type 1s Get Insulin Resistance Too! What It Is and How to Fight Back – Robert Thomas, MD
- AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Diabetes: Smarter Tools, Better Decisions – Kristen Kulasa, MD
- Support Group – You’re Just My Type: Connecting People Living with T1D – *Laura Pavlakovich
- Type 3 Workshop for Friends, Family and Partners: How Can I Help? – William Polonsky, PhD, CDCES
- Type 3 Workshop: What to Do In Real Life Diabetes Emergencies – Tricia Santos, MD
Q&A WITH YOUR SPECIALISTS
- Osteoporosis in Diabetes – Gina Wood, MD
- Hypo Awareness – Robert Thomas, MD
- Obesity in T1D – Jennie Luna, MD
- Exercise – Aaron Kowalski, PhD
- Adult-Onset & LADA – Schafer Boeder, MD
- Type 3 Session: Sharing CGM Data – Kerri Sparling
- Joint, Tendon and Muscle Pain – Heather McDonald, MD, FRCPC
- Sick Days & Hospitalization – Tricia Santos, MD
- Healthy Eating for T1Ds – Jennie Luna, MD
- Type 3 Session: For Parents – Manasi Jaiman, MD
ONE 2025 IS SOLD OUT!
See What Our Past Attendees Had to say about ONE Conference & Retreat!
The doctors running this event were fun, energetic and easy to understand. They were engaging and talked about interesting topics. They are on the cutting edge of science.
This is the only time of year that I’m normal as a person with diabetes, an insulin pump, and a CGM
Having great endos as presenters (some with Type 1) is so valuable. I felt seen and understood in a way that I don’t know if I’ve ever felt
So helpful to understand what our daughter goes through daily and how to help and when to hush!!
I didn’t come away with any new BFFs but just being in the presence of others who share my struggles… was absolutely life-changing
ONE 2026 | FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I book my hotel room at Paradise Point Resort?
We’ve secured a special group room rate at Paradise Point Resort exclusively for ONE attendees—so you can stay right where the action is while enjoying a relaxing, comfortable retreat. The discounted rate is $389 per night. You can reserve your room by booking online using this link or by calling the resort directly at 1-800-344-2626 and asking for the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes rate.
Can I come a day late/leave early/extend my stay?
Of course! However, the TCOYD ONE Diabetes Conference 2026 registration fee remains the same.
What if I’m local and I don’t need a hotel room?
No problem, we anticipate many locals to attend! Parking will be free for our participants who are not staying overnight at the hotel.
Can I bring my kids to TCOYD ONE Diabetes Conference 2026?
The conference is geared towards anyone over the age of 16. Traveling families are welcome to enjoy the hotel’s many amenities.
Can I bring my spouse, family member or friend?
YES! We even have specific workshops just for your type 3 (diabetes cheerleader)! Anyone attending the ONE Diabetes Conference 2026 and/or meals and/or events must register and pay the registration fee.
How far is the hotel from the San Diego International Airport?
A quick 15 minutes, about 7 miles.
I’m gluten-intolerant/vegetarian/vegan – will the included meals have options for me
YES! The chef will have many substitutions & options for you. All meals will be buffet style with the exception of Saturday’s plated lunch. When you pick up your name badges please inform our staff if you will be needing a vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free lunch.
What if I have to cancel?
ONE Diabetes Conference 2026 cancellations need to be made by May 13, 2026 to receive a full refund. Hotel cancellations are subject to Paradise Point Resort & Spa’s cancellation policies and must be made by contacting the hotel directly.
Still have a question? We’ll be glad to find an answer! Email us at: events@tcoyd.org
