Conference Co-Directors:

Special Guests:

Ben Vereen Singer, Dancer, and Actor living well with diabetes

Charlie Kimball Indy Lights, 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 snack & sit down banquet lunch provided

Conference Information:

PONTCHARTRAIN CENTER
4545 Williams Boulevard
Kenner, LA 70065-1449
(504) 465-9985

Registration Information:

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION FEE - before NOON PST on May 5, 2010
$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.

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.
Welcome and Introduction
Conference Co-Director: Lawrence Blonde, MD, FACP, FACE

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.
Harnessing the Interpersonal Power of Diabetes
Joseph Nelson, MS, LP, Licensed Psychologist, Golden Valley, Psychotherapy Associates, Minneapolis

11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Morning Session II

11:30 a.m.
Be Smart to Your Heart
A cardiologist from the community

12:00 Noon
It’s All About Prevention: Preventing Diabetes and Preventing Complications If You Already Have It!
Lawrence Blonde, MD, FACP, FACE

12:30 - 1:50 p.m.
Lunch

12:30 p.m.
Sit-down banquet lunch served

1:00 p.m.
Special Luncheon Guest Speaker
Ben Vereen, singer, dancer, actor, living well with diabetes
“Take a S.T.A.N.D. for Diabetes”

2:00 - 4:30 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
   Joseph Nelson, MS, LP, Licensed Psychologist, Golden Valley Psychotherapy Associates, Minneapolis and Steven V. Edelman, MD, Endocrinologist, TCOYD Founder and Director, living well with diabetes
2. Insulin Use and Type 2 Diabetes: Is it Right for You?
   Amna Khan, MD, Endocrinologist, Tulane University Healthcare System, Fort Harrison
3. Advanced Skills and Techniques for Pumpers
   Anita Richard, NP, CDE, Ochsner Clinic, Endocrinology
4. What Could I, Should I, Can I Eat?
   Susie Villalobos, MPH, LDN, RD, Tulane Center for Diabetes
5. No One Wants to Be Obese: Surgical Treatment Options
   William Richardson, MD, Surgeon, Ochsner Health System

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

1. Your Glucose Monitor Is Your Own Personal Laboratory in the Palm of Your Hand
   Tina Thethi, MD, MPH, Tulane University
2. The Latest Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes: Oral and Non- Insulin Injectable Medications
   Samuel Andrews, MD, Endocrinologist, Ochsner Health System
3. Creating an Effective Disaster Management Plan for People with Diabetes
   Roberta Harrison McDuffie, MSN, BSBA, APRN, BC, CNS, Clinical Trial Coordinator, Tulane University School of Medicine
4. Oh My Aching Feet: Cutting Edge Treatments for Neuropathy
   Chantal Lorio, DPM, Podiatrist, Ochsner Clinic Foundation
5. The Latest on Continuous Glucose Monitoring
   Ian Blumer, MD, Diabetologist, Ontario, Canada

2:00 - 4:30 pm
Hands-On Sessions

1. Foot Screening
   Chantal Lorio, DPM, Podiatrist, Ochsner Clinic Foundation; William Coleman, DPM; and a faculty of podiatrists from the community
2. Ask A Diabetes Expert
   Peggy Bolton, NP and Melissa Guillot, RD, Ochsner Health System; and a faculty of experts from the community

2:00 - 4:30 pm
Physical Activities for Everyone

1. Getting Healthy Step by Step: Learn How to Use Pedometers and Resistant Bands
   Bill King, Diabetes advocate, avid runner, living well with diabetes
   Supported by Animas Corporation
2. Pedal Your Way to Better Health Get inspired and motivated by “Team Type 2s“ 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."