Conference Co-Directors:

Special Guests:

Charlie Kimball Race car driver

Kim Lyons Fitness expert, Professional Trainer and Certified Nutritionist

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 For type 1’s, type 2’s, and their family members
• Healthy snack & lunch

Conference Information:

Albuquerque Convention Center
401 2nd Street, NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
505-768-4575

Registration Information:

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION FEE - before NOON PST on November 18, 2009
$15 per person
$10 with TCOYD Membership or Renewal
TCOYD Membership or Renewal : additional $20.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION FEE $20 per person

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

Parking:
Free parking surrounding the convention center, as well as at the Hyatt regency, adjacent to the convention center.

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

Resources:
Conference Brochure

In Association with:

7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Registration
Visit Health Fair Exhibits (Health Fair will be Closed 12:30 - 1:50 for lunch)

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

9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
Conference Co-Directors: Virginia Valentine, CNS, BC-ADM, CDE; Debbie Dennis, CNS, BC-ADM, CDE; Mark Burge, MD; and Ivan Pinon, MD; all of these co-directors are living well with diabetes 

9:10 a.m.
Taking Control of Your Diabetes: It’s All About Education, Motivation & Self-Advocacy
Steven V. Edelman, MD, Endocrinologist; TCOYD Founder and Director; living well with diabetes

10:10 a.m.
I Know What I’m Supposed to be Doing, So Why Aren’t I Doing It?
Darryl Tonemah, PhD, (Kiowa/Comanche/Tuscarora) Health Behavior Change Specialist, Director Health Promotions Programs at the University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma

10:40 - 11:30 a.m.
Morning Break
Visit Health Fair Exhibits Cheese, apples and beverages available in Health Fair
Exercise Demo: Take the Next Step with Kim Lyons, former trainer on TV’s “The Biggest Loser”

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

11:30 a.m.
Top Ten Tips For Safe and Effective Prescription Drug Taking
Ian Blumer, MD, Diabetologist, Ontario, Canada

11:50 a.m.
Blood Sugar Control is About Much More Than Just Insulin
Virginia Valentine, CNS, BC-ADM, CDE, living well with diabetes

12:10 p.m.
Diabetes Doesn’t Slow Me Down!
Charlie Kimball, Race Car Driver, Living well with diabetes

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Luncheon
Included with registration

12:30 p.m.
Sit-down banquet lunch served 

1:30 p.m.
Lunch Adjourns

1:30 - 4:00 pm
Afternoon Programs
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 pm
Workshops Session 1 (chooose one)

1. ‘Diabetes Police’ and ‘Diabetes Criminals’ Working Together: An Interactive Session Between Health Care Providers and People with Diabetes
   Darryl Tonemah, PhD, (Kiowa/Comanche/Tuscarora) Health Behavior Change Specialist, Director Health Promotions Programs at the University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma; and Steven Edelman, MD
2. What Should I, Could I, Can I Eat?
   Patty Glasrud, RD, Albuquerque Health Plan, Lovelace
3. Insulin Pumps and Intensive Insulin Management
   Donna Tomky, MSN, C-ANP, CDE, Certified Nurse Practitioner and Diabetes Educator, ABQ Health Partners
4. How to Keep Your Heart Thumping and Your Kidneys Kicking
   Kelly J. Acton, MD, MPH, FACP, Director, Division of Diabetes Treatments and Prevention, Indian Health Service
5. You’ve Got the Power: How to Help Your Loved One in an Emergency
   Ian Blumer, MD, Diabetologist, Ontario, Canada

2:30 - 3:00 pm
Afternoon Break

3:10 - 4:00 pm
Workshops Session 2 (choose one)

1. Insulin Use in Type 2 Diabetes: Is it Right for You?
   Jeremy Gleeson, MD, Endocrinologist, Albuquerque Health Plan, Lovelace
   Supported by Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
2. The Latest on Continuous Glucose Monitors
   Catherine Gray, CNS, BC-ADM, CDE, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Advanced Diabetes Management, Diabetes Network, Inc; living well with diabetes
3. Cutting Edge Treatments for Neuropathy
   Janet Simon, DPM, Podiatry Associates of New Mexico, Albuquerque
4. Can’t Relate? Oh Yes We Can! Panel of Experts Who Are Living Well With Diabetes
   Virginia Valentine, CNS, BC-ADM, CDE; Debbie Dennis, CNS, BC-ADM, CDE; Mark Burge, MD; Ivan Pinon, MD; and Steven V Edelman, MD
5. No One Wants To Be Overweight: Medical & Surgical Treatment Options
   Robert Ferraro, MD, Endocrinologist, Southwest Endocrinology Associates, Albuquerque

1:30 - 4:00 pm
Hands-On Sessions

1. Foot Care Corner: Visit the Foot Care Corner to Hear a Different Important Foot Care Topic Presented Every 30 Minutes
   Podiatry Associates of New Mexico, Albuquerque, and a faculty of podiatrists from the community
2. Ask A Diabetes Educator
   Chairperson: Valerie Quinn, RN, BS, CDE, Certified Diabetes Educator, Diabetes Self- Management Center; and a faculty of diabetes educators from the community
3. Walking (using pedometers to measure your progress)
   Led by Bill King, Animas Corporation, Living well with diabetes
   Supported by Animas Corporation
4. Curves Fitness Program: Dedicated to Women’s Fitness, Curves Offers a Proven 30-minute workout.
   Sharon Jones Elliott, Curves Clubs owner, Albuquerque
5. Toning Up with Resistance Bands
   Kim Lyons, Former Trainer on TV's "The Biggest Loser"

4:30 - 5:00 pm
Closing General 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."