
Honolulu Program Schedule
March 27, 2004
Hawaii Convention Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
7:30 am - 4:15 pm
REGISTRATION
HEALTH FAIR OPEN*
*Health fair closed 12:15 -
1:45 pm during Luncheon
MORNING SESSION I
8:30 - 8:40 am
Welcome and Introduction
Honolulu Conference Co-Directors
Viola Genadio, APRN, CDE, BC-ADM
and Laurie Tom, MD
8:40 - 9:30 am
Diabetes Is A 'Way of Life'
Achieving Good Control with Education, Motivation & Self-Advocacy
Steven V. Edelman, M.D.,
Living well with diabetes
Conference Founder and Director
9:30 - 10:00 am
Challenging the Sea; Challenging Diabetes
An incredible tale of blind & disabled sailors racing to Hawaii in the Trans-Pac yacht race
Urban Miyares, Living well with diabetes; Founder, Challenged America sailing team
10:00 - 11:00 am
MORNING BREAK
Snack and beverages available
in the Health Fair
MORNING SESSION II
11:00 - 11:25 am
Defeating Diabetes
S.Y. Tan, MD, JD, Endocrinologist, Professor of Medicine, Adjunct Professor of Law, UH
11:25 - 11:50 am
Living Well with Diabetes: My Story
Aloha Gellert, Local businesswoman
11:50 - 12:15 pm
Diabetes Care and Education: What Should I Expect?
Jane Kadohiro, Dr.PH, APRN,CDE,
Deputy Director of Health, Dept. of Health
12:15 - 1:45 pm
BANQUET LUNCHEON PROGRAM
Sit-down banquet lunch
12:45 pm
Special Guest Speaker
Jim Warne, M.S., Living well with diabetes
"Achieving Success Through Balance: The Power of the Mind, Body, Soul and Heart"
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
1:45 - 4:15 pm
VISIT HEALTH FAIR EXHIBITS
During the afternoon, you are welcome to visit as many sessions and activities as your time allows. Beverages will be available throughout the afternoon.
2:00 - 3:00 pm
WORKSHOPS I
1. Weight Matters: Which Options Are Right for You?
Stephen Bradley, MD, Bariatric Medicine,
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
2. High Carb, Low Carb, No Carb: What's Best?
Alice Toguchi-Matsuo, RD
and Kourtney Sato, RD
Dietitians, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
3. Tiny Tots to School Age Kids with Diabetes
Hope Oliver Cooper, RN, CDE, Nurse Educator,
Tripler Army Medical Center
4. Staying Physically Active Is the Key to
Successful Diabetes Management
Margaret West, MPH,
Research Associate, University of Hawaii
5. Preserving Your Eyesight
John Drouilhet, M.D.,
Ophthalmologist, Honolulu
6. Keeping Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
Randy Kam, DDS,
Dentist, Honolulu
3:00 - 3:30 pm
AFTERNOON BREAK
Visit Health Fair Exhibits
3:30 - 4:30 pm
WORKSHOPS - II
7. Is Gastric Bypass Surgery Right For You?
Stephen Bradley, MD, Bariatric Medicine,
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
8. For Insulin Pumpers: Taking It to the Next Level
Mary Ichiyama, RN, CDE, Nurse Educator,
The Queen's Medical Center
9. School Age Kids To Teens with Diabetes
Hope Oliver Cooper, RN, MS, CDE, Nurse Educator,
Tripler Army Medical Center
10. Intensive Insulin Therapy for Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
John Melish, MD,
Endocrinologist, University of Hawaii
11. Keep Those Kidneys Kicking!
Sherwin Shiuh-Feng Cheng, MD, Nephrologist
University of Hawaii
12. The Role of Herbs and Supplements for People with Diabetes
Joe Pepping, Pharm D,
Kaiser Permanente Medical. Center
2:00 - 4:15 pm
HANDS-ON SESSIONS
This is your opportunity to sit down one-on-one with local specialists to get your feet examined, to talk about your diabetes, and to get answers to your individual questions.
A. Foot Screening
Ricky Sukita, DPM, FACFO, Chairman
Podiatrists;
Theodore York, DPM;
Michael Chun, DPM;
Christopher Yee, DPM;
David Yee, DPM;
Susan Hiraoka, DPM;
Gregory Morris, DPM;
Cecily Tsuchiya, DPM;
Ken Sakuda, DPM;
and Christopher Teramura, DPM
B. Ask an Endocrinologist
Laurie Tom, MD, Chair;
John Melish, MD;
Mike Bornemann, MD;
Lisa Wong, MD;
David FitzPatrick, MD;
Rae Teramoto, MD;
Werner Schroffner, MD;
S. Y. Tan, MD;
Leonard Kryston, MD;
and Marjorie Mau, MD v
C. Ask a Diabetes Educator
Chair: Davelynn Chun, RD, CDE, American Healthways
Viola Genadio, APRN, CDE, BC-ADM, St. Francis Med Ctr;
Sandy Kakiuchi, RN, MS, CDE;
Jane Scott, APRN, CDE,
and Larry Buchner, PharmD, Kaiser Permanente;
Mary Sadler, RPH, CDE
and Mary Ichiyama, RN, CDE, The Queen's Medical Center;
Donna Jenell Pease, ANP/GNP, CDE, BC-ADM, Tripler Army Med Ctr;
Ruth Rochat, APRN, CDE, Kuakini Hospital;
Charlene Pidot-Buchner, RN, CDE, Straub Clinic and Hospital;
Kevin Kam, RPh, CDE, City Pharmacy;
Ululani Young, RN, CDE, Honolulu Med Group;
Tate Yoshimura, RD, Kalihi Palama;
Eileen Schroffner, RN, CDE, Dr. Werner Schroffner's office;
Robin Yamamoto, RD, CDE, RCUH;
Sheryl Raneses, RD, Kokua Kalihi Valley Health Center;
Kathy Mikami, RD;
Kathleen Jackson, RN, CDE, Wahiawa General Hospital;
Rose Foronda, APRN, CDE, Maui Medical Group;
Cindy Kahalewale, RD, CDE
D. Dental Screening
Chair: Ross Masunaga, DDS, Dentist,
and Kevin Sugiki, DDS
4:30 - 5:00 pm
CLOSING SESSION
4:30 pm
The Top Five New Developments for Treating Diabetes
Steven Edelman, MD
4:30 pm
Open Forum
Our panel answers your questions
Steven Edelman, MD,
Laurie Tom, MD,
Viola Genadio, APRN,
CDE, BC-ADM
and John Melish, MD
5:00 pm
Wrap-up and Adjourn
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Steven V. Edelman, M.D.
Diabetologist Founder and DirectorTaking Control of Your Diabetes Professor of Medicine UCSD School of Medicine VA Medical Center, San Diego

Laurie Tom, MD
Dr Tom is an Endocrinologist in private practice who specializes in treating people with diabetes. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Hawaii. Dr. Tom also serves on the National Board of Directors and the local Hawaiian Advisory Council of the Amercian Diabetes Association.

Viola Genadio, APRN, CDE, MSN, BC-ADM
Viola Genadio is a Certified Diabetes Educator and Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist for St. Francis Medical Center. She is a Past President of the Hawaii Association of Diabetes Educators and also served on the Regional Leadership Team for the American Diabetes Association, Pacific Northwest Region.

JIM WARNE, MS
is a Native
American, and
is a member
of the Oglala
Lakota (Sioux)
tribe. He has
worn many
professional hats, including
professional football player, TV
and movie actor, and Human
Resources Development
Specialist. Among Jim's
favorite activities is speaking
to groups about being well
and living a good balanced
life with diabetes.
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