Steven V. Edelman, MD Founder & Director, TCOYD, Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego VA Healthcare System

Matthew Leinung, MD After completing his fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Leinung returned to New York and has been the Head of the Division of Endocrinology at Albany Medical College for 15 years. In addition to clinical practice, he is involved in teaching medical trainees and conducts research in diabetes and obesity.

Ram Agrawal, MD Dr. Agrawal is a practicing board certified endocrinologist in Troy with a special interest in diabetes. He has also held an academic position at Albany Medical College for the last 15 years. He was Chief of Medicine and President of the Medical Staff at Seton Medical System in Troy.

Robert S. Busch, MD Dr. Busch is an Endocrinologist with The Endocrine Group, LLP Prior to his endocrinology fellowship at Albany Medical College, he served his Internship, Residency, and was Chief Medical Resident at North Shore University Hospital. He serves on the board of Trustees for the Albany College of Pharmacy and for Albany’s Park Playhouse.

Special Guests:

Nicole Johnson, MA, MPH Nicole Johnson is a consultant and spokesperson for diabetes issues. She works tirelessly promoting awareness, prevention and early detection of the condition she has shared since 1993. Nicole is the Executive Director of Bringing Science Home at the University of South Florida. Nicole was crowned Miss America in 1999.

Conference Information:

The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
660 Albany Shaker Road
Albany, NY 12211

Registration Information:

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION FEE - before NOON PST on June 8, 2011
$20 per person
$15 with TCOYD Membership or Renewal
TCOYD Membership or Renewal : additional $20.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION FEE $25 per person

Financial Aid:
Financial aid is available for those in need. Ask your caregiver or call TCOYD (800) 998-2693.

Parking:
The Desmond is pleased to offer free parking in front and behind the hotel entrance.

For More Information:
Toll Free (800) 998-2693
FAX (858) 755-6854

Featuring:

• Top physicians, diabetes educators, foot specialists
• All with the mission to help you
• Health Fair showcasing state-of-the-art technologies and advances in diabetes care
• Variety of afternoon workshop topics
• Opportunities to speak one-on-one with diabetes care experts
• Physical activities for everyone 
• Healthy snack & banquet lunch provided

7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Registration & Participant Check-in
Visit Health Fair Exhibits 

9:00 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
Morning Session I

9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
Conference Co-Directors: Robert S. Busch, MD; Matthew Leinung, MD; and Ram Agrawal, MD

9:10 a.m.
Your Extreme Diabetes Makeover…Getting Activated
Steven V. Edelman, MD, Endocrinologist; TCOYD Founder and Director; living well with diabetes

10:10 a.m.
Balancing The Emotional Highs and Lows of Diabetes
William Polonsky, PhD, CDE, Clinical Psychologist, Founder, Behavioral Diabetes Institute

10:40 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Morning Break - Visit Health Fair
Cheese, apples and beverages available in Health Fair

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Morning Session II

11:30 a.m.
It’s All About Prevention: Preventing Diabetes and Preventing Complications If You Already Have It!
Matthew Leinung, MD, Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Albany Medical College

11:50 a.m.
The "Syms" Approach: An Educated Consumer is Our Best Customer
Robert S. Busch, MD, The Endocrine Group, L.L.P.

12:10 p.m.
The New Health Care Reform Act: How It Relates to Diabetes
Kriss Halpern, JD, Diabetes Attorney, Santa Monica, CA; living well with diabetes

12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Healthy Box Lunch Provided - Visit Health Fair

1:00 - 4:00 pm
Afternoon Program
During the afternoon, you are welcome to visit as many sessions and activities as your time allows.

Health Fair Exhibits
Beverages will be available in the Health Fair throughout the afternoon

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Workshops Session 1 (chooose one)

1. Type 2 Treatments: Orals and Injectables
   Robert S. Busch, MD, Endocrinologist, The Endocrine Group, LLP
2. The Latest on Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices
   Dawn Dluge-Aungst, RPHC-CDE, The Endocrine Group, LLP; and Shannon Thompson, PA, CDE, Albany Medical College

2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Afternoon Break
Visit Health Fair

3:00- 4:00 p.m.
Workshops Session 2 (choose one)

1. Diabetes Police and Diabetes Criminals Working Together: An Interactive Session Between Health Care Providers (Police!) and People with Diabetes (Criminals!)
   William Polonsky, PhD, CDE, Clinical Psychologist, Founder, Behavioral Diabetes Institute; and Steven V. Edelman, MD
2. Are You Tired of Being Tired? You May Have Sleep Apnea
   David Palat, MD, Pulmonologist, Pulmonary & Critical Care Services, PC and Siobhan Kuhar, MD
3. What Could I, Should I, Can I Eat?
   Teri Hutson-Mulligan, RD, CDE, Registered Dietitian, Albany Medical Center

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Hands-On Sessions

1. Foot Screening
   Faculty of Podiatrists: Paul Sheremeta, DPM, Capital Foot Care; Mark Friedman, DPM, Albany Podiatry; and Marc Ginsburg, DPM, Capital Region Foot Care
2. Ask A Diabetes Educator
   Nurse Educators and Dietitians: Marcy Pickert, RD, CDE, Albany Memorial Hospital Diabetes Treatment Center; Lynn Sutton, RD, CDN, CDE, Lori Benevento, RD, CDN, CDE, Kathryn Davis, RN, CDE and Linda Richmond, RN, CDE, The Endocrine Group, LLP; Kara Filardi, RN, Albany Medical Center
3. Ask A Pharmacist
   Michael P. Kane, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
4. Eye Screening
   Ophthalmologists: Robert Brass, MD, Brass Eye Center; Andrew Robinson, MD, Capital Eye Care and Michael Radosevich, MD, Capital Region Retina, PLLC
5. Ask The Bariatric Surgeon
   Mehul Trivedi, MD, St. Peter's Hospital
6. Ask The Cardiologist
   Harry Odabashian, MD, Founder, Albany Associates of Cardiology
7. Joyful Living with Diabetes: Meet the Joyful Diabetic
   Will Ryan, Blogger, www.joyfuldiabetic.com

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Physical Activities for Everyone

1. Walking Using Pedometers
   Bill King, Diabetes advocate, motivational speaker, avid runner, living well with diabetes Supported by Animas Corporation
2. Toning Up with Resistance Bands
   Chris Bestile, Certified Personal Trainer

4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Closing Session

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What do TCOYD Exhibitors have to say about our Health fairs?

"What an experience to talk to so many motivated people trying to get the knowledge they need to take care of themselves."

    "It was inspiring to talk to people that were so engaged in their own health.  They were not the patients we hear about from providers that do not do anything for themselves."

    "TCOYD truly sees themselves as emissaries in the fight against diabetes.  Their passion and dedication was contagious.  They did an amazing job of creating a feeling of openness amongst volunteers and attendees so that everyone got something out of the conference."