TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES
Riviera Hotel and Casino
2901 Las Vegas Blvd., South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(800) 634-3420
Saturday, March 8, 2008


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MORNING PROGRAM

7:30 - 8:30 am REGISTRATION VISIT HEALTH FAIR EXHIBITS

8:30 - 10:10 am MORNING SESSION I   8:30 am Welcome and Introduction Conference Co-Directors Fred Toffel, MD, James Snyder, MD, Joyce Malaskovitz, PhD, RN, CDE and Michelle Swafford 8:40 am Diabetes on the Offensive: Getting Educated, Motivated and Empowered! Steven V. Edelman, MD, Living well with diabetes; Diabetologist; TCOYD Founder and Director 9:40 am The Personal Side of Diabetes: Psychological Secrets for Effective Self-Management Bill Polonsky, PhD, CDE, Psychologist, Founder, Behavioral Diabetes Institute, Del Mar, California

10:10 - 11:00 am MORNING BREAK Cheese, apples and beverages are available in Health Fair Visit Health Fair Exhibits

11:00 - 12:25 pm MORNING SESSION II 11:00 am Trust Me! You Don't Want to Have a Heart Attack Deepak Sharma, MD, Cardiologist, Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center 11:25 am Balancing Life with Diabetes Bill King, Diabetes advocate, marathon runner, living well with diabetes Supported by Animas Corporation 11:45 am Be Sweet to Your Feet Ingrid Kruse, DPM, Podiatrist, VA Medical Center, San Diego 12:05 am Herbal and Nutritional Supplements: What You Need to Know Margaret Riedl, BS, RD, CDE, Registered Dietitian and Susan Michael, RN, DNSc, CDE, Registered Nurse, Diabetes Treatment Center at Desert Springs Hospital

12:30 - 2:00 pm LUNCHEON Sit-down banquet lunch 12:45 pm Special Luncheon Guest Speaker TBD

AFTERNOON PROGRAMS

Lectures, Questions & Answers, Panel Discussions, Demonstrations. During the afternoon, you are welcome to visit as many sessions and activities as your time allows. 2:00 - 4:25 pm VISIT HEALTH FAIR EXHIBITS Beverages will be available in the Health Fair throughout the afternoon Workshops I (Choose one) 2:00 - 3:00 pm 1. What's Driving You Crazy About Your Caregivers and Living with Diabetes? An Interactive Hour Exploring Ways to Meet the Needs of Both People With Diabetes and Caregivers Bill Polonsky, PhD, CDE, Psychologist, Founder, Behavioral Diabetes Institute, Del Mar, California 2. Cutting Edge Treatments for Neuropathy Ingrid Kruse, DPM, Podiatrist, VA Medical Center, San Diego Supported by a grant from Eli Lilly and Company 3. Special Concerns of Parents Raising Kids with Diabetes 4. Tired of Being Tired? You May Have Sleep Apnea 5. The Latest on Insulin Pumps for Current Users and Those Considering Pump Therapy Chris Sadler, MA, PA-C, CDE, Physician Assistant, Diabetes and Endocrine Associates, La Jolla, CA

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm AFTERNOON BREAK Visit Health Fair

3:30 - 4:30 pm Workshops II 6. Insulin Use and Type 2 Diabetes Jim Snyder, MD, Conference Co-Director Supported by a grant from Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals 7. Is Gastric Surgery for You? 8. Continuous Glucose Monitoring: The Newest Technology for Managing Diabetes 9. How to Use Rx Drugs Safely and Effectively Ian Blumer, MD, Endocrinologist, Ontario, Canada 10. Trigger Fingers, Achy Joints, and Other Musculoskeletal Problems Affecting People with Diabetes Heather McDonald-Blumer, MD, Rheumatologist, Ontario, Canada 2:00 - 4:15 pm HANDS-ON SESSIONS This is your opportunity to sit down one-on-one with local diabetes experts to talk about your diabetes and get your feet examined by a foot specialist. A. Foot Screening Chair: Rosalind Willis, RN and a faculty of podiatrists from the community including: Cyaandi Dove, DPM and Alexander Reyzelman, DPM B. Ask A Dietitian Chair: Margaret Riedl, RD, CDE, and a faculty of dietitians from the community C. Ask A Diabetes Nurse Educator Chair: Kris Knutson, RN, BSN, CDE and a faculty of nurse educators from the community D. Physical Activities For Everyone 1) Toning Up with Resistance Band Training Bill King, Diabetes advocate, avid runner, motivational speaker, living well with diabetes, Supported by Animas Corporation 2) Salsa Dancing with Mariachi band E. Ask An Eye Specialist Jack Abrams, MD, Abrams Eye Institute

4:30 - 5:00 pm CLOSING SESSION Saturday Afternoon Live! Featuring a panel of diabetes experts answering questions from the audience Moderator: Steven Edelman, MD Panel: Fred Toffel, MD, James Snyder, MD, Joyce Malaskovitz, PhD, RN, CDE, Margaret Riedl, RD, CDE

5:00 pm Wrap-up and Adjourn Conference Co-Directors: Fred Toffel, MD, James Snyder, MD, Joyce Malaskovitz, PhD, RN, CDE and Michelle Swafford

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Steven V. Edelman, M.D.
Diabetologist Founder and Director, Taking Control of Your Diabetes Professor of Medicine UCSD School of Medicine VA Medical Center, San Diego