• Open discussion session

Saleh is a pediatric endocrinologist who dedicated his career to caring for children with T1D. He was first touched by the magic of Bearskin Meadow camps in 1996 and has since returned almost every year as a Medical Staff volunteer, experiencing and contributing to the profound impact a week in the mountains can have on a child or family living with T1D. Saleh was the Founding Director of the Madison Clinic for Pediatric Diabetes at UCSF, where he recently retired to get busy volunteering for his favorite non-profit organizations including DYF, Tidepool, and JDRF. He joined the DYF Board in 2021.

• Burnout & Diabetes
• Bits & Bites: Nutrition, mindful eating, and befriending food and your body
• Supporting Loved Ones with T1D: Tailored to people who love someone with T1D: how to provide support, understand their unique needs, and communicate effectively as part of the diabetes support crew

Dr. Sarah Altschuler, MD, has been a practicing Adult Psychiatrist since 2007, following her Medical Degree from UC San Francisco (2003) and the Cambridge Alliance/Harvard Psychiatry Residency Program (2007). She takes great pride in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, with a deep passion for aiding people in healing from chronic mental health conditions, physical health issues, and traumatic experiences. Her practice incorporates medication management, talk therapy, mindfulness practices, body-based treatments, and health promotion through exercise, nutrition, and self-compassion techniques. She is also committed to supporting individuals with co-occurring substance abuse issues, families of those living with severe chronic mental illness, end-of-life care, and enhancing quality of life for people coping with chronic pain or chronic conditions including Type 1 Diabetes. She has long worked with members of the LGBTQ community and people of color, striving to provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for everyone.

• Alternative Strategies for Managing Blood Sugar: including prioritizing the glycemic index of foods, use of GLP-1s, inhaled insulin, pre-bolusing, and intermittent fasting
• 3 Pillars of Success: How knowledge, community, and resiliency are the cornerstones of diabetes management

Dr. Justin Altschuler is the Medical Director leading diabetes education and care initiatives at DYF, with a personal connection to Type 1 diabetes dating back to his diagnosis at age 9. His journey has been closely linked with Camp Bearskin, where he has served in roles from camper to medical staff over two decades, and where, in 2002, he met his future wife, Dr. Sarah. Today they continue the tradition with their children, Lukas and Aliza, every summer. Outside of camp, Dr. Justin runs SequoiaMD, a private practice focusing on Type 1 diabetes, substance abuse disorders, and primary care. He leads DYF's medical advisory board alongside healthcare professionals from UCSF Benioff Hospitals, Stanford Hospital, and Kaiser Permanente, and is dedicated to helping children and families build resilience and community.

• Bone Health & Diabetes

Dr. Roger Long began his medical education at Vanderbilt University Medical School before returning to the Bay Area, where he grew up. He created a unique combined Adult and Pediatric Endocrine Fellowship program at UCSF and was its first combined graduate. At UCSF, Dr. Long primarily sees patients with diverse endocrine conditions during adolescence and early adulthood (years that can be especially challenging for patients and families) and is an integral provider of the Transition Program at the UCSF Madison Clinic for Pediatric Diabetes. His goal is to ease the anxieties of that transition and empower patients to comfortably and safely manage their health. Dr. Long volunteers at Bearskin Meadow Camp with his wife, Michele, and their two boys.

• Pregnancy & Diabetes
• Menopause & Hormones: Hormones have been changing our blood sugars since we were teens. What can we do to smooth things out and understand what's happening?

Joyce Woo is an RN, CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist) who has specialized in diabetes care for the past 16 years. In her current role at Kaiser Permanente, she works primarily with adults with Type 1 diabetes and helps manage women who are pregnant with Type 1 diabetes, many of whom use insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors. She holds firm in her belief that lifestyle choices in conjunction with medication yield optimal results. In her off time, Joyce enjoys exercising, good food, and family time.

• Highs, Lows & Layovers: Real-world travel tips for people living with T1D
• Emotionally Out of Range: Unhinged T1D burnout tips and group brainstorm

Katie Craft is the Transition Coordinator for the UCSF Madison Diabetes Clinic and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland Diabetes Clinic. As a Certified Child Life Specialist, she partners with teens and young adults with diabetes to build confidence, resilience, and the skills they need to navigate adulthood. Katie has lived with Type 1 diabetes for more than 26 years, and that experience shapes both her work and her purpose. She believes diabetes is an important part of a person's story, and that community, joy, and adventure belong in that story too. A lifelong camper, volunteer, and advocate, she is passionate about equipping people with the knowledge and confidence to navigate life with T1D, advancing health equity and systems-level change, and helping young people discover that full, vibrant lives with diabetes are not only possible, but worth celebrating. When she's not at clinic, you'll likely find her hiking, making art or music, or planning her next adventure.