Co-Directors:

Steven V. Edelman, MD Founder & Director, TCOYD, Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego VA Healthcare System

Betsy B. Dokken, NP, PhD, CDE Director of Diabetes Treatments and Prevention, IHS

Jonathan Insel, MD Clinical Endocrinologist, Western Endocrinology, Arizona Community Physicians

Sandra Leal, PharmD, CDE Director of Clinical Pharmacy, El Rio Health Center, Tucson

Mitchell Parker, MD Endocrinologist, Western Endocrinology, Arizona Community Physicians

Special Guests:

Robert Lewis The Happy Diabetic

Urban Miyares Veteran, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, living well with diabetes

Conference Information:

Tucson Convention Center
260 South Church Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85701

Registration Information:

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION FEE - before NOON PST on March 30, 2011
$30 per person
$25 with TCOYD Membership or Renewal
TCOYD Membership or Renewal : additional $20.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION FEE $35 per person

Financial Aid:
Financial aid is available for those in need. Ask your caregiver or call TCOYD (800) 998-2693.

Parking:
Parking is $8 per vehicle at the Tucson Convention Center.

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

Click Below for printable downloads (PDF):
Conference Flyer

Conference Brochure

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 & banquet lunch provided

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: Jonathan Insel, MD; Mitch Parker, MD; Betsy Dokken, NP, PhD, CDE; and Sandra Leal, PharmD, CDE

9:10 a.m.
Your Extreme Diabetes Makeover...Getting Activated
Steven V. Edelman, MD, Endocrinologist; TCOYD Founder and Director; living well with diabetes

10:10 a.m.
Balancing The Emotional Highs and Lows of Diabetes
William Polonsky, PhD, CDE, Clinical Psychologist, Founder, Behavioral Diabetes Institute

10:40 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Morning Break - Visit Health Fair
Cheese, apples and beverages available in Health Fair

Visit These Activities:

1. It’s a Slam Dunk! Learn to Dribble and Shoot with Former U of A Basketball Star
   Reggie Geary; living well with diabetes
2. 2) Meet the 6 Time Ironman
   Charlie Clark; living well with diabetes

11:40 a.m. -12:40 a.m.
Morning Session II

11:40 a.m.
It’s All About Prevention: Preventing Diabetes and Preventing Complications If You Already Have It!
Jonathan Insel, MD, Endocrinologist, Western Endocrine Associates

12:00 p.m.
Do I Really Have to Take All of These Pills?
Ian Blumer, MD, Diabetologist, Ontario, Canada

12:20 p.m.
Diabetes Saved My Life
Urban Miyares, Veteran, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker; living well with diabetes

12:40 - 1:30 p.m.
Luncheon - Visit Health Fair
Sit-down banquet lunch provided

1:30 - 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. Cooking Demo with “The Happy Diabetic”
   Chef Robert Lewis, www.happydiabetic.com; living well with diabetes
   Supported by Hill & Valley Sugar-Free Premium Bakery
2. How to Handle Diabetic Emergencies: Acute Hypoglycemia, Acute Nausea, Extremely High Blood Sugars
   Endocrinologists Nora Barsony, MD; and Jonathan Insel, MD, Western Endocrine Associates
3. Are You Tired of Being Tired? You May Have Sleep Apnea
   Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, Southern Arizona VA, Associate Professor of Medicine at U of A
4. Insulin Pumps and Intensive Insulin Management
   Mitch Parker, MD, Endocrinologist, Western Endocrine Associates; and Nancy Klug, RN, CDE, CPT, Tucson Medical Center

3:30 - 4:25 pm
Workshops Session 2 (choose 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; and Steven V. Edelman, MD
2. Customizing Your Insulin Regimen: A Session for Type 2s
   Jonathan Insel, MD, Endocrinologist, Western Endocrine Associates
   Session supported by Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
3. The Latest on Continuous Glucose Monitoring
   Ian Blumer, MD, Diabetologist, Ontario, Canada; and Mark Wheeler, MD, Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology, U of A
4. How Everyday Decisions Can Promote Your Cardiovascular Health
   Betsy Dokken, NP, PhD, CDE, U of A

1:30 - 4:25 pm
Hands-On Sessions

1. Foot Screening
   Co-Chairs: Podiatrists David Armstrong, DPM; Brian Lepow, DPM, South Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA) and Darin Bocian, DPM, Northwest Medical Park Faculty: Carrie Hess DPM; Glenn Nelson, DPM, Erika Huston, DPM; Amram Dahukey, DPM; and Scott Evans, DPM
2. Ask An Endocrinologist
   Maris Posadas, MD; Raymond Graap, MD; Sander Zwart, MD; Mitch Parker, MD; and Nora Barsony, MD
3. Ask A Dietitian
   Faculty: Queenie Chen, RD, LD, CDE; Hana Abdulaziz Feeney, MS, RD, CSSD; Leticia Martinez, RD, MPH, BC-ADM; Catherine Robinson, RD, CDE, MS; Marianna Gammon, MS, RD, CDE; Deborah Pesicka, RD, CDE; and Lauri Schwanenberger, RD, CDE
4. Ask A Pharmacist Brown Bag Session–Bring Your Medications
   Chair: Sandra Leal, PharmD, CDE, El Rio Health Center Faculty: El Rio and U of A College of Pharmacy
5. Ask A Nurse Educator
   Chair: Lori Regehr, RN, CDE, St. Joseph’s Hospital Faculty: Anne Hummel, RN, CDE; Donna Heun, CDE; Linda Parker, RN, CDE; and Pat Bordeus, RN,CDE
6. Blood Pressure Screenings
   U of A College of Pharmacy

2:00 - 4:25 p.m.
Physical Activities for Everyone
Chair: Lori Regehr, RN, CDE, St. Joseph’s Hospital Faculty: Anne Hummel, RN, CDE; Donna Heun, CDE; Linda Parker, RN, CDE; and Pat Bordeus, RN,CDE

1. Chair: Charlotte Sunday, MSN, BS, FNP-BC, RN
   Led by Bill King, Diabetes advocate, motivational speaker, avid runner; living well with diabetes Supported by Animas Corporation
2. Zumba Dancing: Ditch the Workout and Join the Party
   Patty Guilmartin; Dusty Lyn Koelemeyer; Marti Robertson; Ruth Anne Lefcourt; and Terri James
3. Gentle Stretching and Strengthening for Everyone
   Chris Litten, BS, NSCA-CSCS, Owner, Body Basics Health and Fitness; Terry Mamalis; Maureen Raine; Nick McKim; Mike Haas; Mike Donelan; and Kathleen Kordich
4. Chair Exercises for Seniors
   Sam Freeman, Physical Therapist
5. Yoga
   Dave Weeks, Yoga Instructor

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."