Conference Co-Directors:

Marc J. Laufgraben, MD, MBA Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine,Brown University

Deborah S. Newell, RPh, CDOE Registered Pharmacist,CVS Pharmacy,Providence, Rhode Island

Robert J. Smith, MD Professor of Medicine, Director of Endocrinology, Brown University

Margaret M. Webb, RN, CDOE Registered Nurse, New England Wellness Center

Special Guests:

Charlie Kimball Indy Lights, Race Car Driver

Kim Lyons Fitness expert, Professional Trainer and Certified Nutritionist

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:

RHODE ISLAND CONVENTION CENTER
One Sabin Street
Providence, RI 02903-1814

Registration Information:

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION FEE - before NOON PST on September 8, 2010
$25 per person
$20 with TCOYD Membership or Renewal
TCOYD Membership or Renewal : additional $20.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION FEE $30 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 Brochure (PDF):
Conference Brochure

7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Registration & Participant Check-in
Visit Health Fair Exhibits 

9:00 a.m. -10:40 p.m.
Morning Session I

9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
Conference Co-directors: Robert J. Smith, MD, Hallett Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology; Marc J. Laufgraben, MD, Hallett Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology; Deborah S. Newell, RPh, CDOE, Diabetes Outpatient Education Program, RI Department of Health, CVS Caremark Pharmacy; Margaret M. Webb, RN, CDOE, Care New England Wellness Center, Kent Hospital

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
William Polonsky, PhD, CDE, Clinical, Psychologist; Founder, Behavioral Diabetes Institute, San Diego, CA

10:40 - 11:30 a.m.
Morning Break
Visit Health Fair Exhibits Cheese, apples and beverages available in Health Fair
‘Take the Next Step’ and exercise with Kim Lyons, former trainer on TV’s ‘The Biggest Loser’ 

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

11:30 a.m.
It’s All About Prevention: Preventing Diabetes and Preventing Complications If You Already Have It!
Robert J. Smith, MD, Hallett Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology

11:50 a.m.
Use It Or Lose It!
Bill King, Diabetes advocate; motivational speaker; avid runner; living well with diabetes
Supported by Animas Corporation

12:10 p.m.
Be Smart To Your Heart
Marc J. Laufgraben, MD, Hallett Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology

12:30 - 1:50 p.m.
Lunch
12:30 p.m.
Sit-down Luncheon

1:00 p.m.
Special Luncheon Guest Speaker
Urban Miyares “Diabetes Saved My Life”

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 (police!) and people with diabetes (criminals!)
   William Polonsky, PhD, CDE, Clinical Psychologist, Founder, Behavioral Diabetes Institute, San Diego, CA and Steven V. Edelman, MD, Endocrinologist, TCOYD Founder and Director, living well with diabetes
2. Can’t Relate? Oh Yes I Can! A Teen Session with Charlie Kimball
   Charlie Kimball, Race car driver, living well with diabetes
3. Insulin Pumps and Intensive Insulin Management
   Sharon Hansen, RN, MAEd, CDE, CDOE, Hallett Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology
4. What Could I, Should I, Can I Eat?
   Anna Bertorelli, MBA, RD, LDN, CDE, CDOE, RI Hospital, Lifespan Corp.
5. Oh My Aching Feet: Cutting Edge Treatments for Neuropathy
   Andrea Dooley, PharmD, CDOE, VA Hospital

3:00 - 3:30 pm

Afternoon Break
Visit Health Fair

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

1. No One Wants to Be Obese: Surgical Treatment Options
   Speaker from the community
2. Insulin Use and Type 2 Diabetes: Is it Right for You?
   Robert Ortiz, MD, Diabetes and Endocrinology Associates
3. The ABCs of Loving Yourself with Diabetes
   Riva Greenberg, author of “50 Diabetes Myths That Can Ruin Your Life and the 50 Diabetes Truths That Can Save It” and “The ABCs of Loving Yourself with Diabetes”
4. Keep Your Kidneys Kicking
   Ildiko Medve, MD, Nephrology Associates Inc.
5. The Latest on Continuous Glucose Monitoring
   David Toth, MD, Endocrinologist, Pentucket Medical, Haverhill, Maryland

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

1. Foot Screening
   Chair: Mark Enander, DPM, MS, DABPS and a faculty of experts from the community
2. Ask a Diabetes Specialist
   Chairs: Deborah Newell, RPh, CDOE, Diabetes Outpatient Education Program, RI Department of Health, CVS Caremark Pharmacy and Margaret Webb, RN, CDOE, Care New England Wellness Center, Kent Hospital
   Faculty: Maureen Bouris, MEd, RN, CDE, CDOE, East Providence Senior Center; Paula Drzal, RN, CPMH, CCM, QMHP, CDOE, Gateway Healthcare; Yanery Garcia-Cabral, RN, BSN, CDOE, Women & Infants Hospital; Marie Laboissonniere, BSN, RN, MEd, CDOE, Diabetes Resources Center; Jennifer Newell, PharmD, CDOE, CVS Caremark Pharmacy; Margaret O’Neill, RD, CDE, CDOE, Healthway RI; Diana Mercurio, RPh, CDOE, St Joseph Health Services;
   Diane Pezza, RD, LDN, CDE, CDOE, Hallett Center for Diabetes; Kristen Wilkes, RD, LDN, CDOE, Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals; Roz Grant, RD, LDN, CDE, CDOE, Blue Cross Blue Shield

2:00 - 4:30 pm
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. Take the Next Step with Kim Lyons, former trainer on TV’s “The Biggest Loser”
   Tone up with Kim using resistance bands

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."