Conference Co-Directors:

Susan F. Gaston, RN, MN Senior RN Manager, Kaiser Permanente Maury Gloster, MD Endocrinologist, Private Practice Patricia L. Ostrander, MD Endocrinologist, Mercy Medical Group

Special Guests:

Jerry Reynolds Coach, Author, Broadcaster

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 For type 1’s, type 2’s, and their family members
• Healthy snack & lunch

Conference Information:

SACRAMENTO CONVENTION CENTER
1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 808-5291

Registration Information:

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION FEE - before NOON PST on February 24, 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 available at city-run and privately owned
lots within walking distance of the facilitity. More
parking information: www.cityofsacramento.org

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 (Health Fair will be Closed 12:30 - 1:50 for lunch)

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

9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
Conference Co-Directors: Maury Gloster, MD; Sue Gaston, RN, MN; Patricia Ostrander, MD

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 Inst, San Diego, CA

10:40 - 11:30 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.
Do I Really Have to Take all of These Pills?
Ian Blumer, MD, Diabetologist, Ontario, Canada

11:50 a.m.
What Could I, Should I, Can I Eat?
Cathy Carmichael, MS, RD, CDE, Dietitian, Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc.

12:10 p.m.
Insurance, DMV Hassles and Other Issues that Affect People with Diabetes
Kriss Halpern, JD, Diabetes Attorney, Santa Monica, CA, Living well with diabetes

12:30 - 1:50 p.m.
Luncheon
Included with registration

1:00 p.m.
Jerry Reynolds: Special Luncheon Guest Speaker
“Winning with Diabetes”

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
Workshops Session 1 (chooose one)

1. ‘Diabetes Police’ and ‘Diabetes Criminals’ Working Together: An Interactive Session Between Health Care Providers and People with Diabetes
   Bill Polonsky, PhD, CDE, Psychologist, Founder, Behavioral Diabetes Institute, San Diego, CA and Steven Edelman, MD
2. The Latest on Continuous Glucose Monitors
   Darcy Scott, RD, CDE, Mercy Medical Group, Diabetes Care Team
3. Oh My Aching Feet: Cutting Edge Treatments for Neuropathy
   Ingrid Kruse, DPM, Podiatrist, VA Medical Center, San Diego, CA
4. 5-Star Meals on a Budget
   Cathy Carmichael, MS, RD, CDE, Dietitian, Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc.
5. Sleep Apnea and Other Sleep Problems Affecting People with Diabetes
   Alan Shatzel, DO, Neurologist, Mercy Medical Group

3:00 - 3:25 pm
Afternoon Break

3:25 - 4:25 pm
Workshops Session 2 (choose one)

1. Insulin Use in Type 2 Diabetes: Is it right for you?
   Patricia Ostrander, MD, Endocrinologist, Mercy Medical Group
2. Advanced Skills and Techniques for Pumpers and Intensive Insulin Management
   Rosanna Hannum, MSN, CNS, CDE, Pediatric Endocrine Clinical Nurse Specialist, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
3. No One Wants to Be Overweight: Medical and Surgical Treatment Options
   Tom Hopkins, MD, Internal Medicine specializing in Bariatric Medicine, Sutter Medical Center
4. Your A1c: What it Tells You and What it Forgets to Tell You
   Maury Gloster, MD, Endocrinologist
5. The Lawyer Is In! Q&A with Our Legal Eagle
   Kriss Halpern, JD, Diabetes Attorney, Santa Monica, CA; Living well with diabetes

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

1. Foot Screening
   Southern Medical Group: Spencer Lockson, DPM, Chair
   Mercy Medical Group: Dianne Mitchell, DPM
   Sutter Medical Center: Douglas Hight, DPM
   Private Practice: Douglas Hague, DPM, Sacramento; and Craig Wilkes, DPM, Rocklin
2. Ask An Expert
   Chair: Maury Gloster, MD
   Sutter Medical Center: Deb Plante, MD, Endocrinologist; Maruja Diaz-Arjonilla, MD, Endocrinologist; Kimberly Buss, MD, Family Practice; UC Davis: Pam Prescott, MD, Endocrinologist
3. Ask An Educator
   Chair: Sue Gaston, RN, MN
   Briggs/Gridley Memorial Hospital: Christine Zaveson, RN, BSN, CDE
   Kaiser Permanente: Barbara Bunton, RN, BSN, CDE; Colleen Duncan, RN, BSN, CDE; Stephanie Gualderama, RN, CDE; Laurel Gloff, RN, BSN, CDE; Maria Luna, BSN, RN, PHN, CDE; Charles Levine, RN, CDE; Teresa Wilcox, RN, CDE; Eloise Diebel, RD, CDE
   Mercy Medical Group: Cindy Fairmen, RD, CDE; Annette Dreith, RD, CDE; Dorothy McCauley, RN, CDE, CPT; Darcy Scott, RD, CDE
   Sutter Medical Foundation: Deborah Greenwood, RN, MEd, CNS, BC-ADM, CDE; Joan Olveda, RN
   Sutter Seniorcare: Carol Watt, RN, GCNS-BC, CDE
4. Ask A Pharmacist
   Chair: Patricia Ostrander, MD
   UCSF School of Pharmacy: Lisa Ashton, PharmD; Marilyn Stebbins, PharmD; Shal Lynch PharmD;
   and pharmacy students from the UCSF School of Pharmacy
5. Eye Screening
   Chair: Rob Wendel, MD and Tony Tsai, MD, Retinologists, Retinal Consultants Medical Group

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

1. Walking (using pedometers to measure your
   progress)
   Bill King, Diabetes advocate; motivational speaker; avid runner; living well with diabetes
   Supported by Animas Corporation
2. Toning Up with Resistance Bands
   Michelle Day, Group Fitness Instructor
3. Hula Hooping: Fun for All Ages
   Betty Lucas, Hoopdance Instructor, LucasHooping

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."