Conference Co-Directors:

Special Guests:

Sam Choy Hawaii's Cooking Ambassador

Joe Piscatella Founder and President of the Institute for Fitness & Health, Author, Speaker

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:

HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER
1801 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815-1513
(808) 943-3500

Registration Information:

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION FEE - before NOON PST on April 21, 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:
Convention Center parking facility charges $5 per vehicle.

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.
Opening Prayer
Meleanna Aluli Meyer

9:05 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
Conference Co-Directors: Jennifer Janetski, MS, RD, CDE, Registered Dietitian and
Diabetes Educator; Chris Corsi, MD, Endocrinologist; and Shelli Hilde, diabetes advocate and mother of a child with type 1 diabetes

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.
I Know What I’m Supposed to Do, so Why Aren’t I Doing It?
Darryl Tonemah, PhD (Kiowa/Comanche/Tuscarora), Health and Wellness Consultant, The Native Health Group, Norman, Oklahoma

10:40 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.
A Partnership Between You and Your Educator
Jane Kadohiro, DrPH, APRN, CDE, Diabetes and Wellness Educator, Queens Medical Center, Former National President of the ADA

11:45 a.m.
The Incredible Shrinking Sam
Sam Choy, Celebrity Chef, Cookbook Author, TV Show Host, and Award Winning Restaurateur

12:05 p.m.
Top Ten Tips for Safe and Effective Prescription Drug Taking
Ian Blumer, MD, Diabetologist, Ontario, Canada

12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Lunch

12:30 p.m.
Lunch is served

1:00 p.m.
Special Guest Speaker
Joe Piscatella, Author, Founder of he Institute for Fitness and Health
“Living Healthy in a DoubleBurger.com World ”

1:45 p.m.
Lunch Adjourns

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. ‘Diabetes Police’ and ‘Diabetes Criminals’ Working Together:An Interactive Session Between Health Care Providers and People with Diabetes
   Darryl Tonemah, PhD (Kiowa/Comanche/Tuscarora), Heath and Wellness Consultant,The Native Health Group, Norman, Oklahoma and Steven V. Edelman, MD, Living well with diabetes, Endocrinologist, TCOYD Founder
   and Director
2. Insulin Use in Type 2 Diabetes: s it Right for You?
   John Melish, MD, Endocrinologist, Honolulu
3. Eating Well with Chef Sam Choy: Healthy Cooking Tips
   Sam Choy, Celebrity Chef, Cookbook Author, TV Show Host, and Award Winning Restaurateur
4. A Session for Friends and Family – You’ve Got the Power: How to Help Your Loved One in an Emergency
   Ian Blumer, MD, Diabetologist, Ontario, Canada
5. Type 1 Forum: The Latest on Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitors
   Kevin Kam, RPh, CDE, Longs Kaheka

3:00 - 4:00 pm

Afternoon Break - Visit Health Fair Exhibits

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

1. No One Wants to Be Overweight: Medical and Surgical Treatment Options
   Stephen Bradley, MD, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
2. Trigger Fingers, Achy Joints, and Other Musculoskeletal Problems Affecting People with Diabetes
   Deryll Ambrocio, MD, Rheumatologist
3. A Session for Friends and Family – When You Care About Someone with Diabetes: A Group Discussion for Type 3’s
   Theresa Alejado, RN, MS, CDE; and Greg Tanido, LCSW
4. POPO’s Diet Plan
   Kourtney Inoue, RD, MS, CDE, Kaiser; and Alice Toguchi Matsuo, RD, MPH, CDE, Kaiser
5. Take a Load Off Your Heart: Stress Management Strategies for Bailout Times
   Joe Piscatella, Author, Founder of the Institute for Fitness and Health

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

1. Foot Screening
   Chair: Ricky Sukita, DPM
   Faculty of Podiatrists: Attilio Avino, DPM; Michael Chun, DPM; Susan Hiraoka, DPM; Cecily Tsuchiya, DPM; Ken Sakuda, DPM; Theodore York, DPM; Christopher Yee, DPM
2. Ask An Endocrinologist
   Chair: Laurie Tom, MD
   Faculty: Werner Schroffner, MD; Jennifer Loh, MD; Steven Lum, MD; Rae Teramoto, MD and Leonard Krysten, MD
3. 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; Jennifer Rabideau, RN, BSN, CDE; Aileen Schroffner, RN, CDE; Char Pidot-Buchner, RN, CDE; Kourtney Inoue, RD, MS, CDE; Larry Buchner, PharmD; R. Scott Holuby, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM

2:00 - 4:15 pm
Physical Activities for Everyone

1. Getting Healthy Step by Step (learn how to use pedometers and resistance bands)
   Bill King, Diabetes advocate, Motivational speaker, Living well with diabetes
   Supported by Animas Corporation
2. Getting Fit with Club 50
   Richard Ridao, MD, Internist and Owner of Club 50 Fitness Centers Hawaii
3. Pedal Your Way to Better Health Get inspired and motivated by “Team Type 2’s” cyclists

4:30 - 5:00 pm
Closing General Session

Pre-Registered Exhibitors:
Click Here to Download Service Kit 

Click here to become an Exhibitor

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."