TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES
Statehouse Convention Center
Little Rock, Arkansas
Saturday, March 25, 2006
MORNING PROGRAM
7:30 - 8:30 am
REGISTRATION
VISIT HEALTH FAIR EXHIBITS
8:30 - 9:50 am
GENERAL SESSION I
8:30 - 8:40 am
Welcome and Introduction
Conference Co-Directors
Debra L. Simmons, MD and
Jan Wall, MS, RD, LD, CDE
8:40 - 9:25 am
Ten Years of Taking Control Of Your Diabetes:
What Have We Learned?
Steven V. Edelman, MD, Diabetologist; Living well with diabetes;
TCOYD Founder and Director
9:25 - 9:50 am
Dealing With Diabetes and Stress
Linda Worley, MD, Psychiatrist
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
and Central Arkansas Veteran's Healthcare System (CAVHS)
9:50 - 10:50 am
MORNING BREAK
Snacks and beverages available in Health Fair
Visit Health Fair Exhibits
10:50 - 12:25 pm
GENERAL SESSION II
10:50 - 11:15 am
Preventing Type 2 in Kids:
The Importance of Diet and Lifestyle Modification
J. Darrell Nesmith, MD, MPH, Pediatrics/Adolescent Medicine,
Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock
11:15 - 11:35 am
Shall We Dance?
Zippora Karz, Ballerina,
Living well with diabetes
11:35 - 12:00 noon
The Natural History of Diabetes:
Why Your Treatment Changes Over Time
Debra L. Simmons, MD, Endocrinologist, UAMS/CAVHS;
Conference Co-Director
12:00 - 12:25 pm
Are We Disabled?
Kriss Halpern, JD, Attorney at Law;
Living well with diabetes;
Santa Monica, California
12:25 - 1:45 pm
LUNCHEON
Sit-down banquet lunch
1:00 pm
Special Luncheon Guest Speaker
Douglas Cairns, Pilot,
Living well with diabetes
"Around the World in 159 Days: Flying Solo with Diabetes"
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
2:00 - 4:15 pm
VISIT HEALTH FAIR EXHIBITS
Beverages will be available in the
Health Fair throughout the afternoon
MEET THE EXPERTS WORKSHOPS
Lectures, Q&A, Demonstrations
Workshop I
2:00 - 3:00 pm
1. Home Glucose Monitoring:
Know Your Numbers and What to Do With Them
Cheri Smith, RN, BA, CDE, Certified Diabetes Educator
Tri-State Clinical Consultants, LLC, Henderson, AR
2. Getting To Insulin Earlier:
The Truths and Myths About Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin Use
Dolly Rani, MD, Endocrinologist, UAMS and CAVHS
Supported by an unrestricted educational
grant from Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
3. Know Your Drugs
Kelly Thomas, PharmD, CDE, Pharmacist, CAVHS
4. Are You a Candidate for an Insulin Pump?
John Baldridge, MD, Endocrinologist
St. Vincent's Medical Center, Little Rock
5. Carbohydrates: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly!
Jan Wall, MS, RD,LD, CDE, Diabetes Nutrition Specialist, UAMS;
Conference Co-Director
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
AFTERNOON BREAK
Visit Health Fair
3:30 - 4:25 pm
Workshop II
6. Dispelling Myths About the Diabetic Kidney
Gerry Glasco, MD, Nephrologist,
Nephrology Associates, Little Rock
7. Raising Kids With Diabetes
Alba Morales, MD, Pediatric Endocrinologist
Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock
8. Trust Me, You Don't Want to Have a Heart Attack!
How to Prevent and Treat Heart Disease
Behzad Molavi, MD, Cardiologist, UAMS/CAV
9. I Can See Clearly Now! Keeping
Your Eyes Healthy with Diabetes
J. David Bradford, MD, Retinal Specialist, Retina Specialists of Arkansas, Little Rock
10. Diabetes in the African American Community
Alice Mayo, RN, CDE, Certified Diabetes Educator, CAVHS
2:00 - 4:15 pm
HANDS-ON SESSIONS
This is your opportunity to sit down (or stand up and get going at the physical activities!) one-on-one with local specialists
A. Physical Activities for Everyone
Shall We Dance? Moving to Music with Zippora
Zippora Karx, Ballerina, Living well with diabetes
Take a Hike! Walk Your Way to Better Blood Sugars
(and learn how to use a pedometer to measure your progress)
J. David Taylor, PT, PhD, Physical Therapist,
University of Central Arkansas, Conway
B. Foot Screening
Chair:
Terry Cohen, DPM, Podiatrist,
Little Rock Foot Clinic;
and a faculty of podiatrists from the community
C. Ask A Dietitian
Chair:
Pippa Johnson, RD, LD, CDE,
Diabetes Nutrition Specialist, CAVHS;
and a faculty of dietitians from the community
D. Ask Diabetes Nurse Educator
Chair:
Kathy Riordan, RN, CDE,
Diabetes Nurse Educator, UAMS;
and a faculty of nurse educators from the community
E. Ask A Specialist
Chair:
Monica Rodriguez, MD, Endocrinologist,
Sparks Endocrine Clinic;
and a faculty of endocrinologists and advanced practice nurses from the community
F. Ask A Pharmacist
Chair:
Michael Bradley, Pharm D, Pharmacist, UAMS;
and a faculty of pharmacists from the community
4:30 - 5:00 pm
CLOSING GENERAL SESSION
What's on the Horizon for Treating Diabetes?
Future Developments in Diabetes Management
Steven Edelman, M.D.
5:00 pm
Wrap-up and Adjourn
Please note online registration for this event is now closed. If you would still like to register, please visit the registration booth on site.
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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
Debra L. Simmons, MD, MS, FACE, FACP
Dr. Simmons is a board certified endocrinologist specializing in the treatment of diabetes.
She is an Associate Professor of Medicine, the Director of the Arkansas Diabetes Program,
and the Director of the Training Program for the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and
Metabolism at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Simmons also serves as
a Staff Physician at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. Among her many
honors and awards, Dr. Simmons has been listed every year since the year 2000 in 'Who's
Who in America', 'Who's Who in the World', and 'Who's Who of American Women'.
Jan Wall, MS, RD, LD, CDE
Jan Wall is a Nationally Registered Dietitian, an Arkansas Licensed Dietitian, and a Certified
Diabetes Educator. Since 1997 she has served as the Program Coordinator and Diabetes
Nutrition Specialist for the Arkansas Diabetes Program at the University of Arkansas for
Medical Sciences. She also serves as the Program Facilitator for the Diabetes Interactive
Network.
Special Guest Lunch Speaker
Douglas Cairns
Douglas Cairns was a jet pilot and flight instructor in the British Royal Air Force (RAF) when, in 1989, he
was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. With his pilot's license revoked because of his diabetes, Douglas left
the RAF, changed careers and relocated in Thailand.
In 1997, Douglas began flying again in Thailand with a qualified flying instructor on board. In 1999, he
discovered that it was possible to obtain a United States medical license to fly solo privately in the US by
meeting certain medical requirements. He obtained that license!
'Diabetes World Flight' was born to show that it is possible for such pilots to fly safely according to US FAA
regulations. Douglas Cairns flew around the world in 159 days, making 63 flights over 26,300 nautical miles
and visiting 22 countries. He is an example that diabetes does not have to limit the scope of our dreams.
Special Guest Speaker
Zippora Karz
Zippora Karz is a delightful woman with a talent for dance, and a determination to
live her dream in spite of the obstacles she has encountered along the way. "When
you have a love for something, and you're willing to really take care of yourself,
diabetes will not stop you", says the ballerina. Zippora knows what she is talking
about. She was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 21 years while she was a young
dancer with the New York City Ballet pursuing her career.
Zippora's many accomplishments include dancing the roles of the Sugar Plum and Dewdrop Fairies in
George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker','Swan Lake', 'Apollo', 'The Four Temperments', as well as ballets by the
famed Jerome Robins and Peter Martins. Now retired from performing on the stage, Zippora is the official
staging representative of the George Balanchine Trust and she teaches ballet around the world. Zippora will
share her inspiring story of living her dream and living well with her diabetes. She will share with you her
love of moving to music with people of all ages.
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