Las Vegas, NV - Taking Control of Your Diabetes Conference & Health Fair

RIVIERA HOTEL & CASINO
Saturday, March 10, 2007

Pre-Registration for this event is now closed. Please register on-site at the Riviera, beginning 7:30 a.m.
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7:30 a.m.
On Site Registration Opens
Visit Health Fair Exhibits

8:30-10:10 a.m.
MORNING SESSION I

8:30 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
Conference Co-Directors
Fred Toffel, MD; James Snyder, MD; Joyce Malaskovitz, PhD, RN, CDE; and Michelle Swafford

8:40 a.m.
The Future in Diabetes Treatments is Here and Now!
Steven V. Edelman, MD, Diabetologist, TCOYD Founder and Director, Living well with diabetes

9:40 a.m.
The Personal Side of Diabetes: Overcoming Emotional Barriers to Good Control
Bill Polonsky, PhD, CDE, Psychologist, Founder, Behavioral Diabetes Institute, Del Mar, California

10:10 to 11:00 a.m.
Visit Health Fair Exhibits
Snacks & beverages available

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
MORNING SESSION II

11:00 a.m.
Can Diabetes Really Be Prevented?   The Results Are In! Fred Toffel, MD, Endocrinologist, Conference Co-Director

11:25 a.m.
Around the World in 150 Days: Flying Solo with Diabetes
Douglas Cairns, Pilot, Living well with diabetes. Supported by a grant from Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals

11:50 a.m.
The Law and How it Affects Your Diabetes Care
Kriss Halpern, JD, Diabetes Attorney, Santa Monica, CA, Living well with diabetes

12:15 - 1:45 p.m.
LUNCHEON

12:15 p.m.
Sit-down banquet lunch

12:45 p.m.
Special Guest Speaker, Urban Miyares
"Diabetes Saved My Life!"

1:45 p.m.
Lunch Adjourns
Snacks & beverages available

AFTERNOON PROGRAM
Lectures, Questions & Answers, Panel Discussions, Demonstrations. During the afternoon, you are welcome to visit as many sessions and activities as your time allows.

1:45 - 4:15 p.m.
Visit Health Fair Exhibits
Beverages will be available in the Health Fair.

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
MEET THE EXPERTS WORKSHOPS
Choose one.

High Carb, Low Carb, No Carb! What's Best?
Carolyn Leontos, MS, RD, CDE, Nutrition Specialist, Nevada Cooperative Extension

Herbal and Nutritional Supplements: What You Need to Know
Margaret Riedl, RD, CDE, Registered Dietician; and Susan Michael, DNSc, RN, CDE, Diabetes Treatment Center at Desert Springs Hospital

Home Glucose Monitoring: Knowing Your Numbers and What to Do with Them
Judy Pitney, RN, CDE, Joslin Diabetes Center, Los Vegas Affiliate

Are You a Candidate for an Insulin Pump?
Leslie Duerson, RD, CDE, ADM, Joslin Diabetes Center, Los Vegas Affiliate

Getting to Insulin Sooner: The Truths & Myths About Insulin Use and Type 2 Diabetes
James Snyder, MD, Endocrinologist, Conference Co-Director
Supported by a grant from Sanofi-Aventis

3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Afternoon Break - Visit Health Fair Exhibits

3:30 - 4:30
MEET THE EXPERTS WORKSHOPS II
Choose one.

Q&A with Our Legal Eagle: Bring your questions about insurance issues, the law, and how it affects your diabetes care
Kriss Halpern, JD, Diabetes Attorney, Santa Monica, CA, Living well with diabetes

The Latest Treatment Options for Type 2 Diabetes
Tom Walker, MP, CDE, ADM, Joslin Diabetes Center, Los Angeles Affiliate

Hypoglycemia: How to Recognize It and What To Do About It
Paul Tomasic, MD, MS, FACP, FACE, Department Chief for Endocrinology, Southwest Medical Associates, Las Vegas

Cutting Edge Treatments for Neuropathy
David Ginsburg, MD, Neurologist, Henderson

Q&A with Our Psycho-Social Expert: An interactive hour exploring the personal side of diabetes
Bill Polonsky, PhD, CDE, Psychologist, Founder, Behavioral Diabetes Institute, Del Mar, CA

2:00 - 4:15 p.m.
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.

Foot Screening
Chair: Rosalind Willis, RN; and a faculty of podiatrists from the community including: Alexander Reyzelman, DPM and Cyaandi Dove, DPM

Ask a Dietician
Chair: Margaret Riedl, RD, CDE; and a faculty of dieticians from the community including: Leslie Duerson, RD; Doreen Highfield, RD; Colleen Corey, RD; Darleen Allen, RD; Jan Waters, RD; Nanette Bame, RD; Nancy Leicht, RD; Leslie Johnson, RD; and Olga Lumsden, Certified Nutritionist

Ask A Diabetes Nurse Educator
Kris Knutson, RN, BSN, CDE; and a faculty of nurse educators from the community including: Carol Rose, RN, BSN, CDE; Jan Guerra, RN, CDE; Carole Kennedy, RN, CDE; Diane Harman, RN, CDE; Jane Springer, RN, CDE

Physical Activities for Everyone
1. Walking (using pedometers to measure your progress)
Bill King, Diabetes advocate, avid runner, living well with diabetes, Supported by Animas Corporation

2. Salsa Dancing with Mariachi Band
Dance Coach Sean, A Chance at Miami Rhythm Dance Studio

4:30 - 5:00 p.m.
CLOSING SESSION

Diabetes Crossfire with a Panel of Experts: Topics Include the Newest Developments in Diabetes Treatment
Moderator: Steven Edelman, MD; Panel: Fred Toffel, MD; James Snyder, MD; Joyce Malaskovitz, PhD, RN, CDE; Margaret Riedl, RD, CDE

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

Please note, online registration for this event is now closed. Please register at the event on Saturday morning, beginning 7:30 a.m.

LOCATION
Riviera Hotel & Casino
2901 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 734-5110

PARKING IS FREE at the Riviera.

EARLY REGISTRATION FEE
Postmarked on or before Friday, March 2, 2007
$30 per person
$25 per person when 2 or more register together

LATE REGISTRATION FEE
Postmarked on or after Friday, Saturday, March 3, 2007
$35 per person
$30 per person when 2 or more register together

ON-SITE REGISTRATION
$35 per person

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Call the TCOYD office (800) 998-2693 or
(858) 755-5683 ~ Fax (858) 755-6854
If you have special needs, please call TCOYD.

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


Fred G. Toffel, MD, FACE
Dr. Toffel, a board certified endocrinologist, is the Medical Director of the Diabetes Treatment Center at Desert Springs Hospital and also runs a private endocrinology practice in Las Vegas. Dr. Toffel is Vice President of the Las Vegas Chapter of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. In 2006, he was named among the ‘Top 210 Doctors 2006’ by Las Vegas Life Magazine.

James W. Snyder, MD
Dr. Snyder, a board certified endocrinologist practicing with Diabetes & Endocrinology Consultants in Las Vegas. He also serves as Medical Director and Principal Investigator at
the Fremont Primary Care/ Endocrinology Research Department in Las Vegas and as Medical Director of the Diabetes Clinic at the Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George, Utah. Dr. Snyder is a board member of the Nevada Chapter of the American Diabetes Association.

Joyce Malaskovitz, PhD, RN, CDE
Joyce Malaskovitz is the Director of the Diabetes Treatment Center at Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas. She is Past President of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Nevada Affiliate and Nevada Educational Associates for Diabetes, and currently serves as Vice President of the Las Vegas Diabetes Lions Club. In September 2006, Dr. Malaskovitz was the recipient of the Nursing Spectrum Excellence Award for Community Service for the Mountain West Region.

Michelle Swafford
Michelle Swafford is the Director of Marketing for Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. She oversees the hospital’s advertising and public relations, and community
events supported by the hospital. She has been actively involved with diabetes education and awareness most of her life. Prior to joining Desert Springs Hospital, she was a health care reporter for the Las Vegas Sun and In Business Las Vegas.

Douglas Cairns
Douglas Cairns was a jet pilot and flight instructor in the British Royal Air Force when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and had his pilot's license revoked. Eventually, he began flying again with a qualified instructor on board and obtained a United States medical license to fly solo privately by meeting certain medical requirements. 'Diabetes World Flight' was born to show that it is possible for pilots to fly safely according to US FAA regulations. Douglas Cairns flew around the world in 159 days. He is a living example that diabetes does not have to limit the scope of our dreams.

Special Thanks

Our Taking Control Of Your Diabetes organization is honored to be working with the fine leadership of the Diabetes Treatment Center at Desert Springs Hospital in order to bring this out-standing program to the residents of the greater Las Vegas area. We also extend our special thanks to our
Conference Co-Directors, Fred Toffel, MD, Jim Snyder, MD, Joyce Malaskovitz, PhD, RN, CDE and Michelle Swafford. Their long hours dedicated to the develop-ment of this program has
resulted in an event too good to be missed. Our TCOYD team thanks you!