Taking Control of Your Diabetes: Las Vegas
7:30 a.m.
On Site Registration Opens
Visit Health Fair Exhibits
8:30-10:10 a.m.
MORNING SESSION I
8:30 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
Conference Co-Directors
Fred Toffel, MD; James Snyder, MD; Joyce Malaskovitz, PhD, RN, CDE; and Michelle Swafford
8:40 a.m.
The Future in Diabetes Treatments is Here and Now!
Steven V. Edelman, MD, Diabetologist, TCOYD Founder and Director, Living well with diabetes
9:40 a.m.
The Personal Side of Diabetes: Overcoming Emotional Barriers to Good Control
Bill Polonsky, PhD, CDE, Psychologist, Founder, Behavioral Diabetes Institute, Del Mar, California
10:10 to 11:00 a.m.
Visit Health Fair Exhibits
Snacks & beverages available
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
MORNING SESSION II
11:00 a.m.
Can Diabetes Really Be Prevented? The Results Are In!
Fred Toffel, MD, Endocrinologist, Conference Co-Director
11:25 a.m.
Around the World in 150 Days: Flying Solo with Diabetes
Douglas Cairns, Pilot, Living well with diabetes. Supported by a grant
from Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
11:50 a.m.
The Law and How it Affects Your Diabetes Care
Kriss Halpern, JD, Diabetes Attorney, Santa Monica, CA, Living well with diabetes
12:15 - 1:45 p.m.
LUNCHEON
12:15 p.m.
Sit-down banquet lunch
12:45 p.m.
Special Guest Speaker, Urban Miyares
"Diabetes Saved My Life!"
1:45 p.m.
Lunch Adjourns
Snacks & beverages available
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
Lectures, Questions & Answers, Panel Discussions, Demonstrations.
During the afternoon, you are welcome to visit as many sessions and
activities as your time allows.
1:45 - 4:15 p.m.
Visit Health Fair Exhibits
Beverages will be available in the Health Fair.
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
MEET THE EXPERTS WORKSHOPS
Choose one.
High Carb, Low Carb, No Carb! What's Best?
Carolyn Leontos, MS, RD, CDE, Nutrition Specialist, Nevada Cooperative Extension
Herbal and Nutritional Supplements: What You Need to Know
Margaret Riedl, RD, CDE, Registered Dietician; and Susan Michael, DNSc,
RN, CDE, Diabetes Treatment Center at Desert Springs Hospital
Home Glucose Monitoring: Knowing Your Numbers and What to Do with Them
Judy Pitney, RN, CDE, Joslin Diabetes Center, Los Vegas Affiliate
Are You a Candidate for an Insulin Pump?
Leslie Duerson, RD, CDE, ADM, Joslin Diabetes Center, Los Vegas Affiliate
Getting to Insulin Sooner: The Truths & Myths About Insulin Use and Type 2 Diabetes
James Snyder, MD, Endocrinologist, Conference Co-Director
Supported by a grant from Sanofi-Aventis
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Afternoon Break - Visit Health Fair Exhibits
3:30 - 4:30
MEET THE EXPERTS WORKSHOPS II
Choose one.
Q&A with Our Legal Eagle: Bring your questions about insurance issues, the law, and how it affects your diabetes care
Kriss Halpern, JD, Diabetes Attorney, Santa Monica, CA, Living well with diabetes
The Latest Treatment Options for Type 2 Diabetes
Tom Walker, MP, CDE, ADM, Joslin Diabetes Center, Los Angeles Affiliate
Hypoglycemia: How to Recognize It and What To Do About It
Paul Tomasic, MD, MS, FACP, FACE, Department Chief for Endocrinology, Southwest Medical Associates, Las Vegas
Cutting Edge Treatments for Neuropathy
David Ginsburg, MD, Neurologist, Henderson
Q&A with Our Psycho-Social Expert: An interactive hour exploring the personal side of diabetes
Bill Polonsky, PhD, CDE, Psychologist, Founder, Behavioral Diabetes Institute, Del Mar, CA
2:00 - 4:15 p.m.
HANDS-ON SESSIONS
This is your opportunity to sit down one-on-one with local diabetes
experts to talk about your diabetes and get your feet examined by a
foot specialist.
Foot Screening
Chair: Rosalind Willis, RN; and a faculty of
podiatrists from the community including: Alexander Reyzelman, DPM and
Cyaandi Dove, DPM
Ask a Dietician
Chair: Margaret Riedl, RD, CDE; and a faculty of dieticians from the
community including: Leslie Duerson, RD; Doreen Highfield, RD; Colleen
Corey, RD; Darleen Allen, RD; Jan Waters, RD; Nanette Bame, RD; Nancy
Leicht, RD; Leslie Johnson, RD; and Olga Lumsden, Certified
Nutritionist
Ask A Diabetes Nurse Educator
Kris Knutson, RN, BSN, CDE; and a faculty of nurse educators from the
community including: Carol Rose, RN, BSN, CDE; Jan Guerra, RN, CDE;
Carole Kennedy, RN, CDE; Diane Harman, RN, CDE; Jane Springer, RN, CDE
Physical Activities for Everyone
1. Walking (using pedometers to measure your progress)
Bill King, Diabetes advocate, avid runner, living well with diabetes, Supported by Animas Corporation
2. Salsa Dancing with Mariachi Band
Dance Coach Sean, A Chance at Miami Rhythm Dance Studio
4:30 - 5:00 p.m.
CLOSING SESSION
Diabetes Crossfire with a Panel of Experts: Topics Include the Newest Developments in Diabetes Treatment
Moderator: Steven Edelman, MD; Panel: Fred Toffel, MD; James Snyder,
MD; Joyce Malaskovitz, PhD, RN, CDE; Margaret Riedl, RD, CDE
Wrap-up and Adjourn
Conference Co-Directors: Fred Toffel, MD; James Snyder, MD; Joyce
Malaskovitz, PhD, RN, CDE; and Michelle Swafford
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