Conference Co-Directors:

Nationally Renowned Conference 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

In Association With:

Conference Information:

SANTA CLARA CONVENTION CENTER
5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 748-7000

Registration Information:

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION FEE - Must be received by  October 7, 2009
$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:
Free parking surrounding the convention center, as well as at the Hyatt regency, adjacent to the convention center.

For More Information:
Toll Free (800) 998-2693
FAX (858) 755-6854

Downloadable Resources:

Conference Brochure
Press Release

7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Registration
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: Craig Wargon, DPM; Tyler Aguinaldo, MD; and Marc Jaffe, MD

9:10 a.m.
Taking Control of Your Diabetes: It’s All About Education, Motivation & Self-Advocacy
Steven V. Edelman, MD, Living well with diabetes; Endocrinologist; TCOYD Founder and Director

10:10 a.m.
Harnessing the Interpersonal Power of Diabetes
William Polonsky, PhD, CDE, Clinical Psychologist; Founder, Behavioral Diabetes Institute, Del Mar, CA

10:40 - 11:25 a.m.
Morning Break
Participants are encouraged to visit the Health Fair, where cheese, apples and beverages will be available

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

12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Luncheon
Included with registration

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

1:00 p.m.
Special Luncheon Guest Speaker

Joe Piscatella Founder and President of the Institute for Fitness & Health, Author, Speaker

2:00 - 5:00 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 - 4:25 pm
Physical Activities for Everyone

1. Walking Using a Pedometer to Measure Your Progress
   Led by Bill King, Diabetes advocate; motivational speaker; avid runner; living well with diabetes
   Supported by Animas Corporation
2. Tai Chi
   Master Li and Instructors, Li’s Wushu Academy, Cupertino, CA
3. Toning Up With Bands
   Kim Lyons, Former Trainer on TV's "The Biggest Loser"

2:00 - 3:00 pm
Workshops Session 1 (chooose one)

1. Advanced Skills and Techniques for Pumpers and/or Intensive Insulin Management
   Martha Nolte, MD, Endocrinologist, San Francisco
2. Why Do I Have to Take so Many Different Medications to Control My Type 2 Diabetes?
   Tyler Aguinaldo, MD, Endocrinologist, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
3. Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: Is It Possible?
   Andrea Tom, MD, Endocrinologist, Portola Valley
4. Are You and Your Health Care Providers Driving Each Other Crazy? Helping the ‘Diabetes Police’ and ‘Diabetes Criminals’ Work Together
   William Polonsky, PhD, CDE, Clinical Psychologist; and Steven Edelman V. Edelman, MD
5. A Session for Kaiser Permanente Members: Tapping Into the Resources Available to You
   Marc Jaffe, MD, Endocrinologist, Kaiser Permanente, South San Francisco Medical Center

3:00 - 3:25 pm
Afternoon Break

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

1. The Latest on Continuous Glucose Monitors
   Bruce Buckingham, MD, Endocrinologist, Stanford University
2. Insulin Use and Type 2 Diabetes: The Truths and the Myths
   Marc Jaffe, MD, Endocrinologist, Kaiser Permanente, South San Francisco Medical Center
3. No One Wants to Be Overweight: Tips on Successful Weight Management
   Pat Kearns, MD
4. The Lawyer Is In! Q&A with Our Legal Eagle
   Kriss Halpern, JD, Diabetes Attorney, Santa Monica, CA; living well with diabetes
5. When You Care About Someone with Diabetes: A Group Discussion for Type 3’s
   Rashel Sanna, Project Manager, Communication for Health Action, Kaiser Permanente, Oakland
6. Cutting Edge Treatments for Neuropathy
   Ingrid Kruse, DPM, Podiatrist, VA Medical Center, San Diego

2:00 - 4:15 pm
Hands-On Sessions

1. Ask A Specialist
   Chairperson: Tyler Aguinaldo, MD, Valley Medical Center, Conference Co-Director; and a faculty of
   physicians, diabetes educators, dietitians, and pharmacists from the community
2. Foot Screening
   Chairperson: Craig Wargon, DPM, Kaiser Permanente, Conference Co-Director; and a faculty of podiatrists from the community

4:30 - 5:00 pm
Closing General Session

Embracing Change for Better Health
Insights, inspirational thoughts and keys to living successfully with diabetes from your top Silicon
Valley diabetes specialists
Moderator: Steven V. Edelman, MD
Panel: Craig Wargon, DPM; Tyler Aguinaldo, MD; Marc Jaffe, MD; Pat Kearns, MD; and Rick Dlott, MD

Wrap-up and Adjourn
Conference Co-Directors: Craig Wargon, DPM; Tyler Aguinaldo, MD; and Marc Jaffe, 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."