Conference Co-Directors:

Anuj Bhargava, MD, MBA, CDE, FACP, FACE Endocrinologist, Iowa Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, Des Moines, Iowa

Sue Freeman, RN, BSN, CDE Registered Nurse & Certified Diabetes Educator, Diabetes Education Center, Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Nancy Kane, MD, FACE Endocrinologist, Founder and Medical Director, Iowa Diabetes and Endocrinology Center

Special Guests:

Nicole Johnson, MA, MPH Miss America 1999

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 
• Healthy snack & sit down banquet lunch provided

Conference Information:

POLK COUNTY CONVENTION COMPLEX
501 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309-2406
(515) 242-2507

Registration Information:

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION FEE - before NOON PST on September 8, 2010
$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.

Parking:
Parking is free. Handicap parking is available.

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

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

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 Anuj Bhargava, MD, MBA, CDE; Susan Freeman, RN, BSN, CDE; and Nancy Kane, MD, FACE

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 Power of Diabetes
William Polonsky, PhD, CDE, Clinical Psychologist; Founder, Behavioral Diabetes Institute, San Diego, CA

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

11:30 a.m.
Do I Really Have to Take All of These Pills?
Ian Blumer, MD, Diabetologist, Ontario, Canada

11:50 a.m.
Serious Complications of Diabetes can be Prevented
Barbara Araneo, PhD, JDRF Scientific Program Director, Complications

12:10 p.m.
Blood Sugar and A1C Levels: How Low Should I Go?
Anuj Bhargava MD, MBA, CDE, Endocrinologist, Iowa Diabetes and Endocrinology Center

12:30 - 1:50 p.m.
Lunch
Sit-down Banquet Lunch

1:00 p.m.
Special Luncheon Guest Speaker
Nicole Johnson “Living Well With Diabetes”

2:00 - 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

2:00 - 2:50 pm
Workshops Session 1 (chooose one)

1. Islet Cell Transplant: A Living Example
   Linda Severidt and Larry Severidt, MD, Family and Geriatric Medicine, Des Moines
2. Diabetes Police and Diabetes Criminals Working Together: An interactive session between health care providers (police!) and people with diabetes (criminals!)
   William Polonsky, PhD, CDE and Steven Edelman, MD, living well with diabetes
3. Are You Tired of Being Tired? You May Have Sleep Apnea
   Donald Burrows, MD, Sleep Specialist, Mercy Sleep Center
4. Get Happy, Get Healthy! Cooking Tips from Robert Lewis, the Happy Diabetic Chef, living well with diabetes
   Sponsored by Abbott Diabetes Care
   
5. Tried and True: Carbohydrate Counting for Blood Glucose Management
   (Session Repeated at 3:10 p.m.)
   Jo Cox, MS, RD, LD, CDE, Diabetes Nutrition Educator, Iowa Health Des Moines

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

1. The Mystery of Celiac Disease and Type 1
   Lynn Senecal, RD, CDE, Regional Clinical Manager, Animas Corporation, living well with diabetes
2. The Latest Advances in the Treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy
   Teck Kim Khoo, MD, Endocrinologist, Iowa Diabetes and Endocrinology Center
3. The Better Homes and Gardens® Test Kitchen: Cut Calories, But Not Taste!
   Laura Marzen, RD, LD, Test Kitchen Product Supervisor; and Kelly Rawlings, Editorial
   Manager, Diabetic Living magazine, living well with diabetes
4. Insulin Use in Type 2 Diabetes: Is it Right for You?
   Nancy Kane, MD, Endocrinologist, Iowa Diabetes and Endocrinology Center
5. Tried and True: Carbohydrate Counting for Blood Glucose Management
   (Repeat of 2:00 PM Session #5)
   Dawn Gustofson, RD, LD, CDE, Clinical Dietitian, Iowa Diabetes and Endocrinology Center

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

1. Foot Screening
   Chairperson: James Mahoney, DPM, Foot & Ankle Institute; and podiatry students from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
2. Ask A Diabetes Specialist
   Chairperson: Brenda Dolan, RN, MSN, BC-ADM, CDE, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Mercy Medical Center; and a faculty of specialists from the community
3. Eye Care
   Jill Gonder and Gary Ellis, Iowa Optometric Association and a faculty of optometrists from the community

2:00 - 4:00 pm
Physical Activities for Everyone

1. Walking (Using Pedometers to Measure Your Progress)
   Led by Bill King, Diabetes advocate, marathon runner, living well with diabetes,
   Animas Corporation
2. Toning Up with Resistance Tubes
   Iowa Health Des Moines Wellness Department
3. YMCA Healthy Living Center
   Tai Chi for Diabetes

4:00 - 4:30 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."