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 Chris Corsi, MD Endocrinologist, Western Montana Clinic, Missoula, MT Shelli Hilde Diabetes Advocate, Kalispell Regional Medical Center Jennifer Janetski, MS, RD, LN, CDE Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, Kalispell Regional Medical Center

Special Guests:

Charlie Kimball Race car driver

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 breakfast & boxed lunch provided

Conference Information:

HILTON GARDEN INN
1840 US Hwy 93 South, Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4500

Registration Information:

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION FEE - before NOON PST on March 17, 2010
$20 per person
$15 with TCOYD Membership or Renewal
TCOYD Membership or Renewal : additional $20.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION FEE $25 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 Brpchure (PDF):
Conference Brochure

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Registration & Participant Check-in
Breakfast Burritos and Beverages
Visit Health Fair Exhibits 

10:00 a.m. -12:15 p.m.
Morning Session I

10:00 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

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

11:10 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

11:40 a.m.
Morning Stretch
Bill King, Diabetes advocate, avid runner, living well with diabetes, Aston, Pennsylvania
Supported by Animas Corporation

11:50 a.m.
Do I Really Have to Take All of These Pills?
Ian Blumer, MD, Diabetologist, Ontario, Canada

12:15 - 2:00 p.m.
Lunch
Healthy Boxed Lunches Provided
Visit Health Fair Exhibits
Beverages will be available in the Health Fair
throughout the afternoon

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 - 2:55 pm
Workshops Session 1 (chooose one)

1. Type 1 Forum: The Latest on Pumps
   Ian Blumer, MD, Diabetologist, Ontario, Canada and Steven V. Edelman, MD, Endocrinologist, TCOYD Founder and Director, living well with diabetes
2. What Could I, Should I, Can I Eat?
   Jennifer Janetski, MS, RD, CDE, Registered Dietitian, Diabetes Management and Lifestyle Coach
3. When You Care About Someone With Diabetes: A Group Discussion for Type 3’s
   Led by Darryl Tonemah, PhD, (Kiowa/Comanche/Tuscarora), Health and Wellness Consultant, The Native Health Group and Shelli Hilde, diabetes advocate and mother of a child with type 1 diabetes

3:00 - 3:55 pm
Workshops Session 2 (choose one)

1. Type 1 Forum: Continuous Glucose Monitors
   Steven V. Edelman, MD, Endocrinologist, TCOYD Founder and Director, living well with diabetes
2. How to Keep Your Heart Thumping and Your Kidneys Kicking
   Ian Blumer, MD, Diabetologist, Ontario, Canada
3. Can’t Relate? Oh Yes I Can!
   A Teen Session with Charlie Kimball Race Car Driver, living well with diabetes

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

1. Ask A Doctor
   Ed Stein, MD, Eureka Prompt Care, Eureka; Chris Corsi, MD, Endocrinologist, Western Montana Clinic, Missoula and a monthly clinic at Kalispell Regional Medical Center; and Dennis Peterson, MD, Internal Medicine, Woodland Clinic
2. Nutritional Counseling
   Registered Dietitians: Leslie Coates, MS, RD, CDE, Diabetes Educator, Kalispell Regional Medical Center; Becky Brundin, MPH, RD, CDE, Diabetes Educator, St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, Libby; Cynthia Overturf, MS, RD, CDE, BC-ADM, St. Peter’s Hospital, Helena; and Kathy Rucker, RD, CDE, VA Montana Healthcare System, Fort Harrison
3. Foot Screening
   Podiatrist Erik Ploot, DPM, Glacier Foot and Ankle Associates; Colleen Karper, BSN, RN, CDE, Diabetes Care Program Coordinator; and Ginny Lewis, MN, ARNP, CDE, Diabetes Educator, Kalispell Regional Medical Center
4. Ask a Diabetes Educator
   Certified Diabetes Educators: Janice Tate, RN, CDE, Community Medical Center, Missoula; Karrie Fairbrother, RN, CDE, St. Peter’s Hospital, Helena; and Melanie Baughn, RN, Eureka Prompt Care, Eureka

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

1. Toning Up with Tubes
   Cherri Schmaus, AFAA, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Lemond Certified Cycling Instructor, Champion Body Builder, The Summit Medical Fitness Center
2. Back to Basics: Hula Hoops, Jump Ropes and Hopscotch
   Bill King, Diabetes advocate, avid runner, living well with diabetes, Supported by Animas Corp.

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."