Conference Co-Directors:

Steven V. Edelman, MD Founder & Director, TCOYD, Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego VA Healtchare System David Brown, PA-C Clinical Instructor & Staff Physician Assistant, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Medical College of Georgia Robin Petry, RN, BSN, CDE Registered Nurse and Certified Diabetes Educator, University Hospital, Augusta Charles F. Shaefer, MD Endocrinologist, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia

Special Guests:

Doug Burns Mr. Universe

Nicole Johnson, MA, MPH Miss America 1999

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:

AUGUSTA MARRIOTT HOTEL
Two Tenth Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901
(706) 722-8900

Registration Information:

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION FEE - before NOON PST on Wednesday, February 3, 2010
$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:
On site parking at the Marriott is $6.25.

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

Click Below for a Full Brochure (PDF):
Conference Brochure

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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: Charles Shaefer, MD, FACP, FCCP; Robin Petry, RN, CDE; David Brown, PA-C

9:10 a.m.
Taking Control of Your Diabetes: Back to Basics
Steven V. Edelman, MD, Endocrinologist; TCOYD Founder and Director; living well with diabetes

10:10 a.m.
Harnessing the Interpersonal ower of Diabetes
William Polonsky, PhD, CDE, Clinical Psychologist; ounder, Behavioral Diabetes Inst, San Diego, CA

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

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

12:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker
Doug Burns, Mr. Universe, living well with diabetes

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

12:30 p.m.
Healthy Boxed Lunches Provided

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
   William Polonsky, PhD, CDE, Psychologist, Founder, Behavioral Diabetes Institute, San Diego, CA and Steven Edelman, MD
2. Military Centers Diabetes Programs for Vets and Dependents
   Mike Friedman, MD, Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center; and Edward Chin, MD, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
3. Type 1 Forum: The Latest on Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitors
   Robin Petry, RN, CDE, University Hospital of Augusta and David Brown, PA-C, Medical College of Georgia, Department of Endocrinology
4. How to Keep Your Heart Pumping and Your Kidneys Kicking
   Matt Diamond, MD, Nephrologist, Medical College of Georgia; and Craig Wangsness, MD, Cardiologist, University Hospital of Augusta

2:30 - 3:00 pm
Afternoon Break

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

1. Insulin Use in Type 2 Diabetes: Is it Right for You?
   Charles Shaefer, MD, FACP, FCCP, University Primary Care
2. Treatment Options for Type 2 Diabetes
   David Maggs, MD, Endocrinologist, San Diego
3. Neurologic Manifestations of Diabetes
   Ben Bashinski, MD, Neurologist, University Primary Care
4. No One Wants to Be Overweight: Medical & Surgical Treatment Options
   Michael Blaney, MD and Arthur Chasen, MD, Trinity Bariatric Program

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

1. Ask A Doctor
   University Medical Associates: Stanley T. Smith, MD, FACP, University Primary Care: Ian C. Herskowitz, MD, CDE, FACE, The Medical College of Georgia: Ed Chin, MD; Jennifer Pedersen White, DO; Prashanth Sehkar, MD; Sol Guerrero, MD
2. Ask a Pharmacist
   Medical College of Georgia: Donald Maner, PharmD, PA-C
3. Foot Screening
   Augusta Foot and Ankle, PC: Mickey Stapp, DPM and Brian Bennett, DPM
4. Roving Diabetes Educators Wearing the ‘Ask Me” Ribbons: Get Answers to Your Questions from These Diabetes Professionals
   University Hospital of Augusta: Robin Petry, RN, CDE; Veterans Administration Medical Center: Sandra Maule, RN, MSN, APRN-BC, CDE; Robert Bledsoe, RN, MSN, CDE, CWON; Cathryne Buice, RD, LD, CDE
5. Get Moving with Doug Burns: Learn How to Use a Pedometer to Measure Your Progress
   Doug Burns, Mr. Universe
6. Toning Up with Tubes
   Cindy Stephens, Director of Health Central at University Hospital

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."