5th Annual POCLWD Summit
Diverse Resources for Diverse People
October 9-10, 2026
Join us for two days of education, connection, and conversations centered on the experiences, resources, and voices of diverse people living with diabetes.
VIRTUAL BOTH DAYS
IN-PERSON COMMUNITY DAY
ORLANDO , FL
Presented by
Virtual Platform Partner
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Community Day Partner
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A Summit Created With our Communities in Mind
The POCLWD Summit was created by Diversity in Diabetes to center the voices, experiences, and needs of people of color living with diabetes.
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Diabetes is experienced differently across cultures, communities, and families. Access to care, food, technology, finances, language, stigma, representation, and cultural traditions can all shape someone’s diabetes journey.
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The POCLWD Summit creates space for those experiences while connecting our community with practical education, diverse resources, and people working to make diabetes care more equitable and inclusive.
2026 Theme:
Diverse Resources for Diverse People
Two Days. Two Ways to Join.
Whether you're joining us from home or connecting with the community in person, there’s a way to experience the 2026 POCLWD Summit.
Join us Virtually
Virtual | October 9-10
Attend the POCLWD Summit from wherever you are!
Join us for two days of virtual sessions featuring diverse voices, lived experiences, practical education, and conversations centered on people of color living with diabetes.
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The virtual Summit is presented by Diversity in Diabetes in partnership with Glucose Guide.
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Community Day
Come experience the POCLWD Summit in-person! We're partnering with Type Zero Foundation to bring together people living with diabetes, families, and supporters for an evening of education, connection, movement, and fun.
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Attendees can enjoy Summit programming alongside an Adult Track and Youth Track, visit community vendors, participate in activities, and connect with others in the diabetes community.
In-Person | October 9
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