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

William Biggs, MD, FACE Endocrinologist, Amarillo Medical Specialists

Kay Lackey, RN, BSN, CDE Registered Nurse and Certified Diabetes Educator, Northwest Texas Healthcare System

Special Guests:

Charlie Kimball IZOD Indy Car Driver

Conference Information:

Amarillo Civic Center
401 S. Buchanan St.
Amarillo, TX 79105

Registration Information:

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION FEE - before NOON PST on September 7, 2011
$25 per person
$20 with TCOYD Membership or Renewal
TCOYD Membership or Renewal : additional $20.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION FEE $30 per person

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

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

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.
Presentation of Colors
Air Force ROTC , Palo Duro High School

Welcome
Kyle Sanders, CEO, Northwest Texas Healthcare System

Introduction
Conference Co-Directors: William Biggs, MD, Endocrinologist, Amarillo Medical Specialists; and Kay Lackey, BSN, RN, CDE, Program Director, Diabetes Center Northwest TX Healthcare System

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
David Marrero, PhD, Director, Translational Research Center, Indiana University; living well with diabetes

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

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

11:30 a.m.
Health Care Reform: What You Need to Understand
Kriss Halpern, JD, Diabetes Attorney, Santa Monica, CA; living well with diabetes

11:50 p.m.
Home Glucose Monitoring: Your Own Personal Laboratory Right in the Palm of Your Hand
Carol Wysham, MD, Endocrinologist, Rockwood Clinic, Spokane, WA

12:10 p.m.
New Developments in Diabetes: What's on the Horizon?
William C. Biggs, MD, Endocrinologist, Amarillo Medical Specialists

12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Luncheon - Visit Health Fair

1:00 p.m.
“Diabetes Doesn't Slow Me Down”
Special Guest Speaker Charlie Kimball
Indy 500 Race Car Driver;
Living well with diabetes
Supported by Novo Nordisk

1:45 - 4:15 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
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. Cutting Edge Treatments for Neuropathy
   John Williamson MD, Pain Specialist
3. Are You Tired of Being Tired? You May Have Sleep Apnea
   Timothy Mooring, MD, Pulmonary & Sleep Apnea Specialist, Amarillo Diagnostic Clinic, PA
4. Getting Techno: Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring
   Kenny M. Brantley, MD, PhD, Endocrinologist, Amarillo Medical Specialists, LLP
5. 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

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

6. Got Insulin? Self-Produced or Manmade Your Body Needs It! A Session for Type 2s
   Edwin Dodson, MD, FACE, Amarillo Diagnostic Clinic; Session supported by Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
7. Can't Relate? Oh Yes I Can! A Session for Teens and Young Adults with Charlie Kimball
   Charlie Kimball, Indy 500 Race Care Driver; living well with diabetes
8. Cutting Edge Advancements in Diabetic Eye Disease
   J. Edward Ysasaga, MD, Ophthalmologist, Panhandle Eye Group, LLP
9. 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; living well with diabetes; and Steven V. Edelman, MD, Endocrinologist; TCOYD Founder and Director; living well with diabetes
10. To Carb or Not to Carb, That Is the Question?
    Renee Bergmeier, RD, LD, Dietitian, Northwest Texas Healthcare System

2:00 - 4:25 pm
Hands-On Sessions

1. Foot Screening
   Faculty of Podiatrists: Eric L Higgins, DPM, Moore County Foot and Ankle Clinic; Brian Sicher, DPM, Sicher Foot Center; Mark Cettie, DPM, High Plains Foot Clinic; and Zak Weis, DPM, Private Practice
2. Ask A Diabetes Specialist
   Faculty: Endocrinologists Stephen J Usala, MD, PhD, and Cesar Arias, MD, FACE; Nurse Educators Jennifer Weinheimer, BSN, RN , CDE, CPT; and Becky Cota, BSN, RN, CDE
3. Ask A Dietitian
   Chair: Renee Bergmeier, RD, LD, and Debbie Fox, MS, RD, LD, Northwest Texas Healthcare System
   Faculty: Chad Johnson, RD, LD; Amy Webb, RD, LD; Whitney Waeminski, RD, LD, from Northwest Texas Healthcare System; Raynelle Shelly, RD and Stephanie Munsell, MS, RD, LD, from BSA Health Care System
4. Ask A Pharmacist
   Chair: Thomas M. Parker, PharmD, CDE; Texas Tech University Health Science Center, School of Pharmacy
   Faculty: J.D. Danner, RPh, CDE; Alexandra C. Barnette, PharmD; Jennifer Grelle, PharmD; Shanna James, PharmD; Shawna E. King, PharmD, BCPS; Anitra A. MacLaughlin, PharmD; and Jamie McCarrell, PharmD, BCPS

2:00 - 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 Dancing: Ditch the Workout and Join the Party
   Sharon Hayes, Instructor, Curves Zumba Circuit
3. Curves: Dedicated to Women's Fitness
   Mary Jo Zallar, RN, BSN, Curves Owner

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."