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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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For pre-registered exhibitors, click here for the exhibitor kit
MORNING PROGRAM
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7:30 - 8:30 am
REGISTRATION
VISIT HEALTH FAIR EXHIBITS
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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
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10:10 - 11:00 am
MORNING BREAK
Cheese, apples and beverages are available in Health Fair
Visit Health Fair Exhibits
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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
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12:30 - 2:00 pm
LUNCHEON
Sit-down banquet lunch
12:45 pm
Special Guest Speaker
Bo Irvine
Hawaiian Island Comedian,
Living well with diabetes
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| 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
Asheesh Dewan, MD, Pediatric Endocrinologist, Valley Health System
4. Tired of Being Tired? You May Have Sleep Apnea
Joaquim Tavares, MD, Pulmonary Critical Care, plus sleep disorder center staff person
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
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3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
AFTERNOON BREAK
Visit Health Fair
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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?
Darren Soong, MD, Bariatric Surgeon, Las Vegas
8. Continuous Glucose Monitoring: The Newest Technology for Managing Diabetes
Tomas Walker, APN, BC- ADM, CDE, Family Nurse
Practitioner, Diabetes & Endocrinology Consultants
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
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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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