Conference Co-Directors:

Special Guests:

Nicole Johnson, MA, MPH Miss America 1999

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:

RALEIGH CONVENTION CENTER
500 S Salisbury St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 996-8500

Registration Information:

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION FEE - before NOON PST on May 19, 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:
Raleigh Convention Center parking is $7 per vehicle.

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-Directors: John Buse, MD, PhD; Mark Feinglos, MD; and Elizabeth Holt, MD, 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.
I Know What I’m Supposed to Do, So Why Aren’t I Doing It?
David Marrero, PhD, Director, Translational Research Center, Indiana University; living well with diabetes

10:40 a.m.
Morning Break
Visit Health Fair Exhibits - Cheese, apples and beverages available in Health Fair

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

11:30 a.m.
The Top 5 Nutraceuticals for People with Diabetes
Joe Graedon, MS and Terry Graedon, PhD, The People’s Pharmacy

12:00 Noon
What Does the Latest Research Tell Us About the Importance of Controlling Blood Glucose, Blood Pressure and Lipids?
Jennifer Green, MD, Endocrinologist, Duke University ACCORD Trial Principle Investigator

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

12:30 p.m.
Lunch is Served

1:00 p.m.
Special Luncheon Guest Speaker: Charlie Kimball

1:50 p.m.
Lunch Adjourns

2:00 - 4:25 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
Meet the Experts Workshops Session 1 (chooose one)

1. TYPE 1 FORUM: Are You a Candidate for the Latest and Greatest Technologies in Diabetes Management? Disposable Pumps, Continuous Glucose Monitors, and More
   Camille Izlar, RD, CDE, BC-ADM, CPT, UNC Diabetes Care Center; living well with diabetes
2. Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs and Spices for People with Diabetes
   Joe Graedon, MS and Terry Graedon, PhD, The People’s Pharmacy
3. Insulin Use in Type 2 Diabetes: Is it Right for You?
   Eugene Wright, MD, Cape Fear Valley Health System, Fayetteville
4.  ‘Diabetes Police’ and ‘Diabetes Criminals’ Working Together: An Interactive Session Between Health Care Providers and People with Diabetes
   David Marrero, PhD, Director, Translational Research Center, Indiana University, living well with diabetes; and Steven Edelman, MD
5. Let’s Talk About Sexual Health
   John F. Steege, MD, Ob/Gyn, and Matthew Raynor, MD, Urology Fellow, University of North Carolina School of Medicine

3:30 - 4:25 pm
Meet the Experts Workshops Session 2 (choose one)

1. TYPE 1 FORUM: Getting the Most Out of Pumps and CGMs: Advanced Skills and Techniques
   Thomas O’Connell, MD, Endocrinologist, UNC Diabetes Care Center
2. Incretins and Other New Treatments for Type 2
   Elizabeth Holt, MD, Endocrinologist, Raleigh Endocrine Associates; Conference Co-Director
3. Apnea and Other Sleep Disorders that Can Affect People with Diabetes
   Lisa Feierstein, RN, BSN, MBA, Founder, Active Healthcare, Inc.
4. Trigger Fingers, Achy Joints and Other Musculoskeletal Problems Affecting People with Diabetes
   Don Bynum, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, UNC
5. Keeping Your Bones Healthy
   Tom Weber, MD, Endocrinologist, Duke University

2:00 - 4:25 pm
Hands-On Sessions

1. Ask A Pharmacist
   Chair: Philip T. Rodgers, PharmD, BCPS, CDE, CPP, Director of Pharmacy, Duke University; and a faculty of pharmacists from the community
2. Eye Screening
   Chair: Seema Garg, Ophthalmologist, UNC; and a faculty of eye screeners from the community
3. Dental Screening
   Chair: Janet Southerland, DDS, Director, Hospital Dental Service, UNC; and a faculty of dental screeners from the community
4. Ask A Diabetes Specialist
   Chair: Corey Berlin, MD, Endocrinologist, Raleigh Endocrine Associates; and a faculty of endocrinologists from the community
5. Ask a Certified Diabetes Educator
   Chair: Kim Hanchette, MEd, CDE, Diabetes Management Solutions; the Diabetes Bus Initiative; and a faculty of diabetes educators from the community

2:00 - 4:25 pm
Physical Activities for Everyone

1. Use It or Lose It! Toning up with resistance bands and walking using a pedometer to measure your progress
   This is your opportunity to get moving with two of our favorite fitness experts, Dr. Sheri Colberg-Ochs and Bill King
2. Team Type 2 Cyclists: Pedal Your Way to Better Health
   Meet the athletes with type 2 diabetes who completed the 3,000 mile cross-country cycling journey, Race Across America

4:30 - 5:00 pm
Closing General Session

Diabetes & Me
Nicole Johnson, Miss America 1999

5:00 p.m.
Wrap-up and Adjourn
Steven V. Edelman, MD, Elizabeth Holt, MD, FACE;
and Mark Feinglos, MD

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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."