Special Guests:

Bo Irvine Stand-Up Comedian - Inspirational Speaker - Risk Management Specialist "Hawaiian King of Comedy"

Sam Choy Hawaii's Cooking Ambassador

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 & banquet lunch provided

Conference Information:

Hawai`i Convention Center
1801 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96815

Registration Information:

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION FEE - before NOON PST on March 2nd, 2011 $30 per person
$25 with TCOYD Membership or Renewal
TCOYD Membership or Renewal : additional $20.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION FEE $35 per person

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

Parking:
On-site vehicle parking is available at the Hawai'i Convention Center. The parking garage is located on the 2nd floor of the facility and the entrance is located on Kalakaua Avenue. ADA accessible parking is available in Row A of the garage. The daily parking rate is $5.00 (per entry).

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
Dee-Ann Carpenter, MD, U of H, John A. Burns School of Medicine; President, ADA Hawaii Leadership Board

9:05 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
Conference Co-Directors Laurie Tom, MD, Endocrinologist and Viola Genadio, APRN, CDE, BC-ADM

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.
Mindfully Balancing The Emotional Highs and Lows of Diabetes
Joseph Nelson, MA, LP, Licensed Psychologist, Golden Valley, Psychotherapy Associates, Minneapolis

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

11:30 a.m.
It’s All About Prevention: Preventing Diabetes and Preventing Complications If You Already Have It!
Jennifer Ann Loh, MD, Endocrinologist, Kaiser Permanente, Honolulu

11:50 p.m.
Health Care Reform – What You Need to Understand
Stephen Kemble, MD, U of H, John A. Burns School of Medicine

12:10 p.m.
Eating Well with Chef Sam Choy: His Story
Sam Choy, Celebrity Chef, Cookbook Author, TV Show Host, and Award Winning Restaurateur; Living well with diabetes

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

1:00 p.m.
“Seriously… Diabetes Can Be Funny”
Bo Irvine, Headlining Comedian; Living well with diabetes

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. Meditation: Learn Skills and Techniques That Will Help You Relieve Stress and Improve Your Focus and Attention
   Joseph Nelson, MA, LP, Licensed Psychologist, Golden Valley, Psychotherapy Associates, Minneapolis
2. Tingling Toes and Burning Soles: The Latest on Foot Care
   Craig Wargon, DPM, Podiatrist, Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara, CA
3. Cooking Demo: Eating Well with Chef Sam Choy
   Sam Choy, Celebrity Chef, Cookbook Author, TV Show Host, and Award Winning Restaurateur, Living well with diabetes
4. Are You Tired of Being Tired? You May Have Sleep Apnea
   Danilo N. Ablan, MD, Sleep Medicine-Pulmonary Specialist, Director, Sleep Lab-Hawaii Medical Center-West
5. Type 1 Forum: The Latest on Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitors
   Kevin Kam, RPh, CDE, inControl Diabetes Learning and Resource Center

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

1. Customizing Your Insulin Regimen: A session for type 2s
   John Melish, MD, Endocrinologist, U of H, John A Burns School of Medicine; Supported by Sanofi-Aventis
2. Nutritional Supplements and Diabetes
   Amy Brown, PhD, RD, Department of Alternative Medicine, U of H, John A Burns School of Medicine
3. Be Smart To Your Heart
   William M. Dang, Jr., MD, Cardiologist, Cardiology Associates, Inc., Honolulu
4. Sharing Strategies for Success: An Interactive Workshop for People Living with Diabetes and Their Healthcare Professionals
   Joseph Nelson, MA, LP, Licensed Psychologist, Golden Valley, Psychotherapy Associates, Minneapolis and Steven V. Edelman, MD, Living well with diabetes, Endocrinologist, TCOYD Founder and Director
5. Navigating Through the Food Court
   Kourtney Inoue, RD, MS, CDE, Dietitian, Kaiser Permanente, Honolulu
6. Keep Your Kidneys Kicking
   Ramona Wong, MD, Nephrologist, Fresenius Medical Care

2:00 - 4:25 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; Garrett Noguchi, DPM
2. Ask An Endocrinologist
   Chair: Laurie Tom, MD
   Faculty: Werner Schroffner, MD; Jennifer Loh, MD; Lisa Wong, MD; Sophia Hazel, MD; Rae Teramoto, MD; Michael Bornemann, MD; Steven Lum, MD; and Harlan Meyer, 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, BC-ADM, CDE; Alice Taniguchi, RN, MPH, CDE; Susan Young, APRN, CDE; Erlinda Infante, BSN, RN, CDE; Kourtney Inoue, RD, MS, CDE; Dr. Jane K. Kadohiro, DrPH, APRN, CDE; Aileen Schroffner, RN, CDE; Cindy Minakami, PharmD, MBA, CDE; and Char Pidot-Buchner, RN, CDE
4. Eye Screening and Eye Care
   Project Vision Hawaii and a faculty of doctors from the Retina Institute of Hawaii

2:00 - 4:25 p.m.
Physical Activities for Everyone

1. Getting Fit with Club 50
   Richard Ridao, MD, Internist and Owner of Club 50 Fitness Centers Hawaii
2. Walking Using Pedometers
   Bill King, Diabetes advocate, motivational speaker, avid runner, living well with diabetes Supported by Animas Corporation
3. Hulasizing (doing the hula for exercise!)
   Theresa Alejado, MSN, RN, CDE, Kaiser Mapunapuna Clinic

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."