Minneapolis, Minnesota - Taking Control of Your Diabetes Conference & Health Fair

Minneapolis Convention Center
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Pre-registration is now closed. Please come to the Minneapolis Convention Center at 7:30 a.m. and register on-site the morning of the conference.
Click here for a PDF of the Minneapolis Conference brochure.
Pre-Registered Exhibitors - Click here for Exhibitor Kit

*There will be an interpreter for the hearing impaired in the main session room during the conference.

7:30 a.m.
On Site Registration
Visit Health Fair Exhibits

8:30-10:00 a.m.
MORNING SESSION I

8:30 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
Conference Co-Directors
Bob Cuddihy, MD, International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet; John MacIndoe, MD, HealthPartners Medical Group; Kathleen Hall, MD, Hennepin County Medical Center

Video Welcome
Conference Co-Director Rich Bergenstal, MD, International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet

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

9:30 a.m.
The Personal Side of Diabetes: Psychological Secrets to Effective Self-Management
William Polonksy, PhD, CDE, Licensed Psychologist, Founder, Behavioral Diabetes Institute

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Morning Break
Visit Health Fair Exhibits
Cheese, apples and beverages are available

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

11:00 a.m.
Can Diabetes Be Prevented?
Arlene Monk, RD, LD, CDE, Dietitian, International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet; and Bob Cuddihy, MD, Endocrinologist, International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet

11:30
Do I Need to Take So Many Medications to Treat My Diabetes?
John MacIndoe, MD, Endocrinologist, HealthPartners Medical Group

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

12:45 p.m.
Special Guest Speakers Jeff Passolt, Fox 9 News Anchor and Aida Turturro, Actress, The Sopranos

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

1:45 - 4:25 p.m.
Visit Health Fair Exhibits
Beverages will be available in the Health Fair throughout the afternoon.

WORKSHOP I Choose one.
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

1. High Carb, Low Carb, No Carb! What's Best for Me?
Joyce Weinhandl, MBA, RD, CDE, Dietitian, Department of Family and Community Heath, University of Minnesota; and Diane Reeder, RD, LD, CDE, International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet

2. Tired of Being Tired? You May Have Sleep Apnea
Colleen Bazzani, RPSGT, Sleep Educator, Sleep Disorder Clinic, Methodist Hospital, Park Nicollet

3. Cyndee Fena Memorial Workshop
Hypoglycemia: How to Recognize It and What To Do About It
Kathleen Hall, MD, Internist, Hennepin County Medical Center

4. The Personal Side of Diabetes: An Interactive Hour with our Psych Experts
William Polonksy, PhD, CDE, Licensed Psychologist, Founder, Behavioral Diabetes Institute; and Joe Nelson, MA, LP, Licensed Psychologist, Golden Valley Psychotherapy

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

WORKSHOP II
Choose one
3:30 - 4:25 p.m.

5. Neuropathy and Diabetes: My Feet are Killing Me; What Can I Do?
David Walk, MD, Professor of Neurology, University of Minnesota Medical School

6. Getting Started on Insulin Sooner: The Truths & Myths About Insulin Use and Type 2 Diabetes
Harold Katz, MD, Endocrinologist, Allina Medical Clinic, International Medicine Specialties, St. Paul
Supported by a grant from Sanofi Aventis

7. I Just Can't Lose Weight. Is a Gastric Bypass Right for Me?
Teri Barker, RN, Gastric Bypass Surgery Coordinator, Park Nicollet

TYPE 1 DIABETES WORKSHOPS
2:00 - 4:25 p.m.

2:00 p.m.
24-7: The New Continuous Glucose Monitoring Technology
Steven V. Edelman, MD, Diabetologist; and Sarah Borgman, Research Clinician, International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet

2:45 p.m.
Is an Insulin Pump Right for You?
Amy Criego, MD, Park Nicollet Pediatric Endocrinology/IDC; Cari Krein, RN, CDE, Insulin Pump Specialist, HealthPartners Medical Group

3:30 p.m.
Islet Cell and Pancreas Transplants: What is the Latest?
Bernhard Hering, MD, Director, Islet Cell Transplant Program, Diabetes Institute, University of Minnesota

HANDS-ON SESSIONS
2:00 - 4:15 p.m.

A. Foot Screening
Birgitta Rice, MS, RPh, CHRS, Epidemiology Clinical Research Center, University of Minnesota; and a faculty of podiatrists from the community including David Pederson, DPM, Park Nicollet;
Peggy Stewart, NP, International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet

B. Ask A Dietitian
Chair: Arlene Monk, RD, LD, CDE, Dietitian, International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet; and a faculty of dietitians from the community including: Marion Franz, MS, RD, CDE, Nutrition Concepts by Franz, Inc.; Linda Block, RD, MS, CDE, LD, HealthPartners; Karen Prokosch, RD, LD, CDE, Regions Hospital; Mary Spencer, RD, HealthPartners

C. Ask A Specialist
Co-Chairs: Chris Casteleyn RD, CDE, Health Partners; Ilka Spaeth, RN, CD, Regions Hospital; and a faculty of nurse educators and endocrinologists from the community including: Sidney Jones, MD, Hennepin County Medical Center; JoAnn SperlHillen, MD, HealthPartners; Janet Davidson, RN, CDE, International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet; Dawn Peterson, RN, CDE, North Memorial Medical Center; Chris Kodl MD, Endocrine Fellow, University of Minnesota; Rebecca S. Mattinson, MD, Endocrinology Clinic of Minneapolis; Sheryl Peterson, RN, CDE, Immanuel St. Joseph-Mayo Health System; David Randal, PsyD, LP, CDE, International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet; Peg SalonekPetrie RN CDE, Fairview Northland Medical Center; Sue List, BSN, RN, CDE - Sr. Research Clinician, International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet;

D. Physical Activities for Everyone
These activities are interactive and group oriented. This is an opportunity to try some new physical activities that are fun and lead to improved health.

1. Walking and Talking with Bill and Friends: Learn how to use a pedometer to measure your progress
Bill King, Avid runner, diabetes advocate, living well with diabetes; supported by Animas Corporation

2. Tai Chi
Ruth Anne Plourde, Tai Chi Instructor, INNERGIZE, Apple Valley

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

Diabetes Crossfire
Moderator: Steven Edelman, MD
Panel: Bob Cuddihy, MD; John MacIndoe, MD; Kathleen Hall, MD; Joe Nelson, LP

Wrap-up and Adjourn

CME & CEUs For Medical Professionals
CME and CEUs for healthcare professionals will be available through a course being held concurrently with this patient program. Cutting Edge Strategies for Diabetes Care: Making the Connection will offer six hours of credit. This unique and innovative course will integrate with the patient program for a portion of the day and meet in separate sessions for the remainder. For more information or to receive a brochure, call 1-800-998-2693 or visit www.tcoydCME.org.

Early Registration Fee
Postmarked on or before May 11, 2007: $30 one person or $25 per person when two or more register together.
Late registration Fee
Postmarked On or after May 12, 2007: $35 one person, or $30 per person when two or more register together.
No refunds after May 15.

Onsite Registration
$35 per person

If you have special needs please call 800-998-2693.

Location
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave South, Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-335-6000

Parking: Parking is $8-12 per day, per vehicle in municipal parking structures. When you register, a postcard will be mailed with additional information.

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




John H. MacIndoe, II, MD
Dr. MacIndoe is Director, Department of Endocrinology, at HealthPartners Medical Group. He also serves as Endocrine Section Head at Regions Hospital, St. Paul, and is Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota. Dr. MacIndoe has been listed in Best Doctors in America for each of the last 10 years, and is a 2006 recipient of the "Twin Cities Top Doctors" designation.


Richard M. Bergenstal, MD Dr. Bergenstal is an endocrinologist and Executive Director of the International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet. He is also a Clinical Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Dr. Bergenstal was recently named the American Diabetes Association 2007 National Outstanding Physician Clinician in Diabetes. He is a past member of the National Board of Directors of the American Diabetes Association and a current member of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Board of Directors in Minnesota.


Robert M. Cuddihy, MD
Dr. Cuddihy is an endocrinologist and Medical Director of the International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet. He came to the IDC in the summer of 2006 from the Massachusetts General Hospital Diabetes Center in Boston. While in Massachusetts, he served as Chairman of the Division of Endocrinology at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and as Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.


Kathleen Hall, MD
Dr. Hall is a Twin Cities general internist with 15 years of experience providing general medical and diabetes care at Hennepin County Medical Center in downtown Minneapolis. She is a researcher in cardiovascular diseases and diabetes at the Berman Center for Outcomes and Clinical Research and the Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation. She is the Medical Director at the Alternative Medicine Clinic at Hennepin County Medical Center and enjoys helping people live better with chronic illness through education and encouragement.




Aida Turturro, Actress, The Sopranos
Aida Turturro has appeared on stage and screen as many different characters, but no doubt her most famous role to date is that of Tony Soprano's sister, Janice, on the award winning and critically acclaimed HBO series, The Sopranos, for six seasons. An Emmy nomination in 2000 for her role as Janice proved to audiences everywhere that Aida had staying power. No more than a year later however, Aida was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Told by her doctor that she needed to watch her diet and take oral medication, Aida did not treat her condition seriously until her diabetes worsened significantly in 2003. Since then, she has learned to control her health and now works closely with her endocrinologist to properly manage her diabetes. For Aida, this means adjusting her lifestyle and using insulin on a daily basis to keep her blood glucose levels in check. The fact that she's been working continuously ever since her diagnosis is proof that Aida has prevented diabetes from controlling her life. When The Sopranos is not in production, she continues to hone her craft by appearing on stage and in independent films.




Jeff Passolt, News Anchor, KMSP-TV
Special Guest Lunch Speaker
A Minnesota native from St. Louis Park, Jeff Passolt has had diabetes for 25 years. Jeff attended St. Cloud State University, where he got his first taste of television in TV production classes. An internship at one of the stations in the Twin Cities kicked off Jeff's career and he got his first job in 1981. Jeff spent 14 years covering Minnesota sports for WTCN/Channel 11, becoming Sports Director in 1992. In 1994, Jeff left the Twin Cities to become Sports Director at KMGH-TV in Denver. He was named Outstanding Sportscaster by the Colorado Ski Association and Associated Press Sportscaster of the Year in 1995. Jeff came home to the Twin Cities in 1996 and started a new career here at KMSP-TV. He was named main News Anchor, and quickly made the transition from sports to news. Jeff won an Emmy for Best News Anchor in 1997, and again in 2004, and once more in 2006. Of his success at FOX 9, Jeff says, "Don't believe it when anybody tries to say you can't, because you CAN come home again."