Faculty:

Steven V. Edelman, MD Founder & Director, TCOYD, Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego VA Healthcare System

Sam Choy Hawaii's Cooking Ambassador

Bill King Diabetes Advocate, Insulin Pump Wearer, National Speaker, Manager, Patient and Professional Relations, Animas Corporation

Joseph Nelson, MA, LP Licensed Psychologist Golden Valley Psychotherapy Associates Minneapolis, Minnesota

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:

King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort
75-5660 Palani Rd
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740

Registration Information:

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION FEE - before NOON PST on March 2, 2011 $10 per person
$5 with TCOYD Membership or Renewal
TCOYD Membership or Renewal : additional $20.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION FEE $15 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 King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort.  The daily parking rate is $4.00 (per entry).

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

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Registration & Participant Check-in
Visit Health Fair Exhibits 
Buffet of Sandwiches, Fruit and Beverages

1:00 p.m. -2:45 p.m.
Session I

1:00 p.m.
Welcome and Introduction

1:10 p.m.
Your Extreme Diabetes Makeover…Getting Activated
Steven V. Edelman, MD, Endocrinologist, TCOYD Founder and Director, Living well with diabetes

2:10 p.m.
Mindfully Balancing The Emotional Highs and Lows of Diabetes
Joesph Nelson, MS, LP, Licensed Psychologist, Golden Valley, Psychotheraoy Associates, Minneapolis

2:45 - 3:45 pm
Activities
Beverages available

Visit Health Fair Exhibits

Hands-On Sessions

1. Foot Screening
   A faculty of nurses from the community
2. Ask A Dietitian
   Terri Ryan, RD, CDE
3. Ask A Nurse Educator
   Carolyn Billaber, RN; Jennifer Rabideau, RN, CDE; Carol Dinmore, RN, CDE; Becky Stubbs, BSN, CDE
4. Ask A Pharmacist
   Miles Nakatsu, RPh, CDE

Physical Activities for Everyone

1. Toning Up Using Resistance Bands
   Michelle Day, Certified Group Fitness Instructor
2. Walking Using Pedometers
   Bill King, Diabetes advocate, motivational speaker, avid runner, living well with diabetes Supported by Animas Corporation

3:45 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
Session II

3:45 p.m.
Eating Well with Chef Sam Choy: Cooking Demo
Sam Choy, Celebrity Chef, Cookbook Author, TV Show Host and Award Winning Restaurateur

4:30 p.m.
It Takes a Village: Pearls of Wisdom from Your Diabetes Specialists
Steven Edelman, MD, Carolyn Billaber, RN; Jennifer Rabideau, RN, CDE; Carol Dinmore, RN, CDE; Becky Stubbs, BSN, CDE and Terri Ryan, RD, CDE

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."