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Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi

Offices Located at 800 Avery Boulevard, Suite 100, Ridgeland, MS 39157

Camp Kandu – a place where kids with diabetes ‘Kandu’ anything! Join the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi in empowering kids and making a difference in their lives! Camp Kandu, held twice a year at the Twin Lakes Conference Center in Florence, Miss., offers children with diabetes, as well as their parents, friends and siblings, the opportunity to have fun while learning to take charge of diabetes. The camp is free for children with diabetes. Through the generosity of others, the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi is able to send children with diabetes to Camp Kandu as well as offer scholarships to other diabetes camps. Camp participants – parents and children alike – learn about diabetes management, including the importance of healthy meal planning, exercising regularly and monitoring blood glucose levels.

Upcoming Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi Programs

Spring Session

Dates: May 05, 2018 to May 06, 2018
Audience: Families of Youth & Teen
Program Type: Day Camp - Multi Days

Join TrialNet Research Nurse, Della Matheson, RN, CDE , pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Elaine Apperson, and local diabetes educators to learn about caring for your child with diabetes! Topics include psychosocial issues, carb counting, pattern management, school issues and much more! Kids will spend the day doing typical camp activities and learn about diabetes, too! For children 4-12. Counselors in training (age 12+) are invited to attend - their parents, too!

Fall Session

Dates: November 10, 2018 to November 11, 2018
Audience: Families of Youth & Teen
Program Type: Day Camp - Multi Days

Join the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi and local diabetes educators to learn about caring for your child with diabetes! Topics include psychosocial issues, carb counting, pattern management, school issues and much more! Kids will spend the day doing typical camp activities and learn about diabetes, too! For children 4-12. Counselors in training (age 12+) are invited to attend - their parents, too! Fall session will include a special grandparents/extended family training. Please call the DFM for details.