Conference Co-Directors:

Conference Information:

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION FEE
Early-bird registration will be taken by phone, fax or
online through Tuesday, March 31, 2009 or by mail
postmarked by Friday, March 27th.
Honolulu: $25 per person ($20 for members)
TCOYD Membership: An additional $20.
No refunds after April 1, 2009

ON-SITE REGISTRATION FEE
Honolulu: $30 per person

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

Parking:
Honolulu: Convention Center parking facility charges
$5 per vehicle.

HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER
1801 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 943-3500

For More Information:
Call TCOYD office: (800) 998-2693 or
(858) 755-5683 or FAX (858) 755-6854

If you have special needs, call (800) 998-2693.

Partner Institutions:

Nationally Renowned Conference 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 breakfast & lunch

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Registration
The Health Fair will be open prior to the start of the morning sessions

8:30 a.m. -10:10 a.m.
Morning Session I

8:30 a.m.
Blessing
Wayne Panoke, Cultural Consultant, Civic Leader and Kumu Hula

8:35 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
Conference Co-Directors Laurie Tom, MD, Endocrinologist and Viola Genadio, APRN, CDE, BC-ADM

8:40 a.m.
Taking Control of Your Diabetes: It Is All About Education, Motivation and Self-Advocacy
Steven V. Edelman, MD, Endocrinologist, TCOYD Founder and Director, Living well with diabetes

9:40 a.m.
How to Change Your Behavior and Keep Your Sanity
Robin E. S. Miyamoto, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist

10:10 - 11:10 a.m.
Morning Break
Participants are encouraged to visit the Health Fair, where cheese, apples and beverages will be available

11:10 a.m. -12:25 p.m.
Morning Session II

11:10 a.m.
Be Sweet to Your Feet!
Ingrid Kruse, DPM, Podiatrist, VA Medical Center, San Diego

11:35 a.m.
Laugh Your Way to Better Health
Frank DeLima, Portuguese Prince of Hawaiian Comedy

12:00 p.m.
What Could I, Should I, Can I Eat?
Alice Toguchi-Matsuo, RD, MPH, CDE, Kaiser and Kourtney Inoue, RD, MS, CDE, Kaiser

12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Luncheon
Included with registration

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

1:00 p.m.
Special Luncheon Guest Speaker
“The Journey to Happiness and Understanding”

Urban Miyares Veteran, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, 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 - 3:00 pm
Workshops Session I (chooose one)

1. Diabetes Police and Diabetes Criminals: Patients and Providers Working Together
   Steven V. Edelman, MD and William Polonsky, PhD, CDE, Psychologist, Founder, Behavioral Diabetes Institute, Del Mar, California
2. Cutting Edge Treatments for Neuropathy
   Craig Wargon, DPM, Podiatrist, Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara, CA
3. 5-Star Meals on a Budget
   Alice Toguchi-Matsuo, RD, MPH, CDE, Kaiser and Kourtney Inoue, RD, MS, CDE, Kaiser
4. Sleep Apnea and Other Sleep Problems Affecting People with Diabetes
   Danilo N. Ablan, MD, Sleep Medicine-Pulmonary Specialist, Director, Sleep Lab-Hawaii Medical Center-West
5. TYPE 1 SESSION
   Are You a Candidate for an Insulin Pump? (Type 2’s Welcome)
   Kevin Kam, RPh, CDE, Longs Kaheka; Mary Ichiyama, APRN, MS, CDE

3:00 - 3:30 pm
Afternoon Break

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

1. Insulin Use and Type 2 Diabetes: The Truths and the Myths
   John Melish, MD, Endocrinologist, Honolulu
2. No One Wants to Be Overweight: Tips on Successful Weight Management
   Stephen Bradley, MD, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
3. Knowing Your Numbers: The Importance of Home Glucose Monitoring
   Andreas Stuhr, MD, MBA, Roche – Diabetes Care, Indianapolis
4. A SESSION FOR FRIENDS & FAMILY
   When You Care About Someone with Diabetes: A Group Discussion for Type 3’s
   Moderator: Theresa Alejado, RN, MS, CDE
   Panelist: Ingrid Kruse, DPM, married to Dr. Edelman a type 1
5. TYPE 1 SESSION
   The Latest on Continuous Glucose Monitors (Type 2’s Welcome)
   Kevin Kam, RPh, CDE, Longs Kaheka; Mary Ichiyama, APRN, MS, CDE

2:00 - 4:15 pm
Hands-On Sessions

1. Physical Activities For Everyone
   
   • Walking with Bo and Bill using pedometers to measure your progress
     Bill King, Diabetes advocate, Motivational speaker, Living well with diabetes
     Supported by Animas Corporation
     Bo Irvine, Headlining Hawaiian Island Comedian, Living well with diabetes
   • Tai Chi
     Dong’s International Tai Chi Chuan Association
2. Foot Screening
   Chair: Ricky Sukita, DPM
   Faculty: Attilio Avino, DPM; Michael Chun, DPM; Cindy Hicks, DPM; Susan Hiraoka, DPM; Garret Noguchi, DPM; Ken Sakuda, DPM; Cecily Tsuchiya, DPM; Christopher Yee, DPM; Theodore York, DPM
3. Ask An Endocrinologist
   Chair: Laurie Tom, MD
   Faculty: Richard Arakaki, MD; Michael Bornemann, MD; Jennifer Loh, MD; Steven Lum, MD; Harlan Meyer, MD; Werner Schroffner, MD; Rae Teramoto, MD; Lisa Wong, MD
4. Roving Diabetes Educators: Look for Educators Wearing “Ask ME! I’m an Educator” Ribbons and Get the Answers You Need!
   Chair: Viola Genadio, APRN, CDE, BC-ADM
   Faculty: Alyson Kusatsu, APRN-Rx, FNP, BC-ADM, CDE; Susan Young, MSN, FNP, APRN, CDE; Cindy Minakami, PharmD, MBA, AE-C, CDE; Aileen Schroffner, RN, CDE; Todd Wataoka, PharmD; Mona Kurashima, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CDE, BC-ADM; America Planas, LTC, US Army, RN, CDE; Larry Buchner, PharmD; Char Pidot-Buchner, RN, CDE; Kelli Williams, APRN-Rx, CDE

4:30 - 5:00 pm
Closing General Session

4:30 p.m.
Yes We Can! Embracing Change For Better Health
Moderator: Steven V. Edelman, MD
Insights from: Bo Irvine, living well with Type 2; Bill King, living well with Type 1; and insights from You!

5:00 p.m.
Wrap Up and Adjourn
Conference Co-Directors Laurie Tom, MD, and Viola Genadio, APRN, CDE, BC-ADM

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."