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

Mark Burge, MD Endocrinologist, Professor of Medicine University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ivan G. Pinon, MD Endocrinologist, Presbyterian’s Kaseman Endocrinology Group

Virginia Valentine, CNS, BC-ADM, CDE, FAADE Clinical Nurse Specialist, Diabetes Network at Northside Family Medicine Clinical Associate Faculty, UNM, College of Nursing Clinical Lecturer, UNM, School of Medicine Clinical Associate Faculty, UNM, College of Pharmacy

Special Guests:

Kim Lyons Fitness expert, Professional Trainer and Certified Nutritionist

Robert Lewis The Happy Diabetic

Conference Information:

Albuquerque Convention Center
401 2nd Street Northwest
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102

Registration Information:

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION FEE - before NOON PST on May 18, 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:
Parking is $6 per vehicle at the Convention Center Garage (Martin Luther King Blvd & Broadway). Overflow parking at the Civic Plaza Garage.

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: Virginia Valentine, 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.
Your Extreme Diabetes Makeover...Getting Activated
Steven V. Edelman, MD, Endocrinologist; TCOYD Founder and Director; living well with diabetes

10:10 a.m.
Mindfully Balancing The Emotional Highs and Lows of Diabetes
David Marrero, PhD, Director, Translational Research Center, Indiana University; living well with diabetes

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

11:40 a.m.
How to Keep Your Heart Pumping and Your Kidneys Kicking
Kelly J. Acton, MD, MPH, FACP, Director, Division of Diabetes Treatments and Prevention, Indian Health Services

12:00 p.m.
Exploring the Impact of Diabetes Medications on Your Lifestyle
Virginia Valentine, CNS, BC-ADM, CDE; living well with diabetes

12:20 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

12:40 - 1:30 p.m.
Luncheon - Visit Health Fair

1:30 - 4:25 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

2:00 - 3:00 pm
Meet the Experts Workshops Session 1 (chooose one)

1. Cooking Demo with “The Happy Diabetic”
   Chef Robert Lewis, www.happydiabetic.com; living well with diabetes
   Supported by Hill & Valley Sugar-Free Premium Bakery
2. Ask the Lawyer: Insurance, DMV Hassles and Other Issues Affecting People with Diabetes
   Kriss Halpern, JD, Diabetes Attorney, Santa Monica, CA; living well with diabetes
3. Are You Tired of Being Tired? You May Have Sleep Apnea
   Barry Krakow, MD, Medical Director, Maimonides Sleep Arts & Sciences, Ltd., Sleep & Human Health Institute, www.sleeptreatment.com
4. Insulin Pumps and Intensive Insulin Management
   Donna Tomky, MSN, C-NP, CDE, Albuquerque Health Partners
5. Initiating and Customizing Your Insulin Regimen: A Session for Type 2s
   Robert Henry, MD, Chief of Endocrinology, San Diego VA Healthcare System
   Supported by Sanofi-Aventis

3:30 - 4:25 pm
Meet the Experts Workshops Session 2 (choose one)

1. Sharing Strategies for Success: An Interactive Workshop for People Living With Diabetes and Their Healthcare Professionals
   David Marrero, PhD, Director, Translational Research Center, Indiana University; and Steven V. Edelman, MD
2. Type 2 Medications: Oral Agents and Non-Insulin Injectables
   Elizabeth Batcher, MD, Endocrinologist, Albuquerque Health Partners
3. The Latest on Continuous Glucose Monitoring
   Mark Burge, MD, Endocrinologist, University of New Mexico
4. Managing Diabetes Emergencies
   Ana Kelly, MSN, FNP, CDE, Advanced Diabetes Care, LLC; Larry Hoffman and his diabetes alert service dog
5. Take The Next Step: Get Motivated
   Riva Greenberg, Author and Journalist, Huffington Post, living well with diabetes; and Kim Lyons, former trainer on TV’s ‘The Biggest Loser’

1:30 - 4:25 pm
Hands-On Sessions

1. Foot Care Corner
   Podiatrists Gerard J. Kerbleski, DPM, FACFAS and Janet E. Simon, DPM, FACFAS, Podiatry Associates of New Mexico, Albuquerque
2. Ask the Diabetes Specialist
   Chair: Amy Monroy, RD, LD, CDE, Sandia Staffing Alliance, LLC
   Faculty: Members from Zia Association of Diabetes Educators
3. Diabetes Pregnancy and Other Women’s Issues
   Julie Krawchuck, MSN, CFNP, Advanced Diabetes Care, LLC
4. Cooking Demo: Making Your New Mexican Food Healthy
   Jim Garcia, General Manager of El Pinto Restaurant and Ed Grant; living well with diabetes

1:30 - 4:25 p.m.
Physical Activities for Everyone

1. Walking (Using Pedometers to Measure Your Progress)
   Led by Bill King, Diabetes advocate, motivational speaker, avid runner; living well with diabetes
   Supported by Animas Corporation
2. Zumba: Ditch the Workout and Join the Party!
   Instructors from the YMCA

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."