VIDEO ONLY: Briana Calcagno-Davi, Psy.D and Jessie Beshara, Psy.D, CBIS, Pediatric Diabetes: Understanding the Disease, the Neuropsychological Sequela, and Supporting Successful Management and Transitions

Abstract: Pediatric diabetes presents a complex interplay of medical, developmental, and psychosocial challenges that evolve across the lifespan. This talk will provide an integrated overview of the medical foundations of diabetes in youth, including pathophysiology, treatment modalities, and the increasing role of technology in disease management. Beyond the medical framework, the presentation will highlight the neuropsychological sequelae commonly associated with pediatric diabetes (such as impacts on cognition, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and quality of life) and discuss how these factors influence adherence and daily self-management. Emphasis will be placed on compensatory strategies to support children, adolescents, and families in optimizing outcomes while promoting autonomy. Finally, the talk will address best practices for guiding youth through the transition from family-supported care to independent disease management in adolescence and early adulthood. By integrating medical, neuropsychological, and treatment perspectives, this presentation aims to equip participants with a better foundational understanding for supporting young people living with diabetes. Objectives: 1. Increase participants understanding of basic physiological and medical management of pediatric diabetes 2. Increase participants' understanding of the neuropsychological sequela in pediatric diabetes. 3. Increase the participants ability to engage in treatment planning and recommendations when working with families with children with diabetes.