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July 1, 2008
DOCUMENTING SUCCESS
TCOYD Conferences Make Calculable Difference
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July 1, 2008
Cross Country Ride for Diabetes Completed
After cycling from coast to coast, Barb Selstad celebrates the ride of a lifetime. Full Story
July 1, 2008
Nice Guys Support TCOYD
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July 1, 2008
2nd Annual Expert Forum Benefits TCOYD Full Story
July 1, 2008
TCOYD Series TV Wraps Up Season Two
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June 11, 2008
Seven Conferences Down, Four To Go in 2008!
TCOYD has hosted Conferences & Health Fairs in seven cities across the US so far this year, and we're only halfway there!
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June 9, 2008
The Reviews are in!
Here is what the participants from New Mexico had to say about the TCOYD conference in Albuquerque.
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June 7, 2008
TCOYD Participants Speak Out!
Here is what the participants from The Big Easy had to say about the TCOYD conference in New Orleans.
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May 13, 2008
The Reviews are in!
Here is what the participants from Hawaii had to say about the TCOYD conferences in Honolulu and Maui.
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May 2, 2008
2nd Annual Close Concerns & TCOYD Diabetes Forum
June 8, 2008 - San Francisco, CA. Visit www.supportTCOYD.org for more information and to register.
May 1, 2008
Marvelous May Miniseries!
If you didn't make it to the Marvelous March Miniseries featuring "Dining on the Go" and "Traveling with Diabetes" - don't make the same mistake in May!
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April 30, 2008
TCOYD Heads to Albuquerque May 31st:
Critically Acclaimed Diabetes Education Program for
People Living with Diabetes Heads to New Mexico
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April 23, 2008
TCOYD Heads to New Orleans May 10th:
The Premier Diabetes Education Program for People Living with Diabetes Returns to New Orleans
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March 27, 2008
The Reviews are in!
Here is what the participants of Las Vegas had to say about the TCOYD conference.
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March 26, 2008
Marvelous March Miniseries
80 PWD met at UCSD last night to learn about:
Dining on the Go! How to Make Smarter Food Choices that Fit Into Your Busy Schedule
Janice Baker, MBA, RD, CDE
Bon Voyage: Traveling with Diabetes
Adam Levbarg
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March 20, 2008
Honolulu to Host 9th Annual Premier Diabetes Education, Motivation Conference
Nationally-renowned Taking Control of Your Diabetes Conference returns to Hawaii.
Taking Control Of Your Diabetes (TCOYD), 501(c)3. invites people with all types of diabetes to its 9th annual Honolulu program for a full day of seminars, workshops and one-on-one opportunities with leading experts in diabetes care, to the Hawaii Convention Center on April 26th. This is the 93rd TCOYD conference nation-wide. A Maui program follows on April 27 th at the Maui Beach Hotel. Finanical aid is available. Full Story
March 18, 2008
Announcing 6th Annual Taking Control of Your Diabetes Conference with Native American Focus
Taking Control of Your Diabetes Conference Heads to Santa Ynez, April 5
The California Area Indian Health Service and the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians have partnered with Taking Control of Your Diabetes to present the 6th Annual Native American-focused TCOYD conference and health fair.
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March 4, 2008
TCOYD Cheers Barb On!
Barbara Selstad is riding her bike across the country, from San Diego to St. Augustine, Florida, and raising support for TCOYD along the way!
Learn more about Barbara's journey here
February 13 , 2008
The Reviews From Indianapolis Are In!
Hear What Conference Attendees Had to Say About TCOYD
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February 13 , 2008
TCOYD: Resources and Support Groups for People with Diabetes living in San Diego
Click Here to dowload the PDF list
February 5 , 2008
TCOYD anuncia el programa de Latino Miniseries del 2008 en Sharp Chula Vista para los residentes de San Diego
Pulse Aquí para mas información en español
February 4 , 2008
Barbara Selstad is riding her bike across the country, from San Diego to St. Augustine, Florida, and raising support for TCOYD along the way!
Learn more about Barbara's journey here.
January 28, 2008
TCOYD Codirector Dr. David Marrero talks with Host Barbara Lewis on IU's Sound Medicine, WFYI 90.1 FM
Dr. Marrero discusses diabetes in Indiana, and the February 2,
Taking Control of Your Diabetes Conference in Indianapolis.
Click here to listen to the interview
January 12, 2008
Las Vegas to Host Premier Diabetes Educational, Motivational Conference
Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) conference and health fair will be held March 8th from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Riviera Hotel and Casino
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January 8, 2008
Indianapolis to Host Premier Diabetes Educational, Motivational Conference
Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) conference and health fair will be held February 2nd from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center
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December 17 , 2007
San Diego TCOYD Attendees Speak Out
Here is what attendees had to say about the December 8 TCOYD Conference & Health Fair in San Diego
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November 21, 2007
Milwaukee TCOYD Attendees Speak Out
Here is what attendees had to say about the November 17 TCOYD Conference & Health Fair in Milwaukee
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November 20, 2007
Dr. Steven Edelman on Diabetes Research at UC San Diego School of Medicine
By Dr. Steven Edelman, as featured on ABC News, On Call
UC San Diego has really been on the forefront for researching diabetes for over 20 years. One of the big areas has been insulin resistance. We know that insulin resistance is one of the main causes of type 2 diabetes, but we don't know what causes insulin resistance...
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November 20, 2007
50 Secrets of the Longest Living People with Diabetes
Drs. Colberg and Edelman New Book Hits Bookstores
Dr. Sheri Colberg of diabetes exercise science fame and Dr. Steven Edelman of TCOYD have come out with a new book with a quite intriguing title. Everybody loves a secret, right? Well they've got dozens of 'em for you, in 50 Secrets of the Longest Living People with Diabetes (Marlowe Diabetes Library, 2007) From Diabetes mine.com.
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November 12, 2007
13th Annual Taking Control of Your Diabetes San Diego Conference & Health Fair, December 8, 2007
The Premiere Diabetes Education Program for People Living with Diabetes
Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) conference, lunch and health fair will be held December 8th from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at the San Diego Convention Center...
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November 2, 2007
What People with Diabetes Want Their Caregivers To Know: Development of the TCOYD Patient Consensus Statement
As published in "Insulin: A Clinical Journal for Health Care Professionals"
This article is about giving individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) a voice to tell caregivers what they want from them. It is about increasing the understanding that caregivers have for patients with DM to create a stronger and more effective health care relationship.
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October 25, 2007
Kalispell TCOYD Attendees Speak Out
Here is what attendees had to say about the October 20 TCOYD Conference & Health Fair in Kalispell, MT
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October 12, 2007
Milwaukee to Host Premier Diabetes Educational, Motivational Conference
Conference & Health Fair November 17, 2007
Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) conference and health fair will be held November 17th from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Midwest Airlines Center,
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September 25, 2007
Kalispell to Host Premier Diabetes Educational, Motivational Conference
Please note - TCOYD Kalispell Will Now Take Place at the Hilton Garden Inn
Taking Control of Your Diabetes, (TCOYD) conference and health fair will be held October 20, 2007, at the Hilton Garden Inn.
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September 18, 2007 Silicon Valley TCOYD Attendees Speak Out
Here is what attendees had to say about the September 15 TCOYD Conference & Health Fair in Santa Clara
Learned more today than I ever knew was available.
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September 17, 2007
The Best of TCOYD Television Season 1 DVDs Available Now
DVD set also included in new MyTCOYD Membership packages
The TCOYD television series continues our focused mission to provide highly informative and empowering programs to people with diabetes and their loved ones around the country.
The overall goal of TCOYD TV is to evoke positive action in those with diabetes by providing practical advice, clear discussion and Dr. Edelman's own compelling experience living with diabetes. We hope you enjoy the first season of TCOYD TV!
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September 13, 2007
Seeking info from athlete PWDs
Author Sheri Colberg-Ochs is working on the 2nd edition of her first book, "The Diabetic Athlete." She is collecting info from active individuals with diabetes through a quick online questionnaire. If you are interested, click here to fill out the survey by Oct. 31st.
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August 31, 2007
New Taking Control of Your Diabetes Book Covers What People Living With Diabetes Want To Know
3rd Edition clearly lays out recent developments in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. August 31, 2007 - The third edition of Taking Control of Your Diabetes by Dr. Steven Edelman and Friends hits bookstore shelves this week. The overall goal of this book is to evoke positive action in those with diabetes. By providing practical advice, clear explanation and the author's own compelling experience living with diabetes, this information-packed text educates and motivates readers to become active members of their health-care team.
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August 28, 2007
Announcing Taking Control of Your Diabetes Television Season Two
Premiere episode broadcasts September 20, 2007
Del Mar, CA - August 27, 2007 - Taking Control of Your Diabetes, 501c3, (TCOYD), announced today that 12 new episodes of the Taking Control of Your Diabetes television series are in production for broadcast on educational access cable channels through the University of California, and DISH in most areas. Each of the 30 minute, commercial free programs features dynamic and renowned diabetes specialist Steven V. Edelman, MD, as host.
Building on the highly succesful first season, Executive Producer Heidi Rataj said, "We are offering something that other educational health programming does not. Taking Control of Your Diabetes television evokes action - for those with and without diabetes."
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August 24, 2007
TCOYD Returns to Silicon Valley, September 15, 2007
Premier Patient Conference & Health Fair Heads Back to Santa Clara
Taking Control of Your Diabetes, 501(c)3 (TCOYD) conference and health fair will be held September 15, 2007, at the Santa Clara Convention Center bringing national and local medical experts in diabetes care to people with all types of diabetes, those at risk for diabetes, and their loved ones for a day of highly informative and motivational programs. This unique conference will include a special program for kids and teenagers living with diabetes.
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August 15, 2007
Little Rock to Host 2nd Annual Premier Diabetes Educational, Motivational Conference and Health Fair
Not-for-profit Taking Control of Your Diabetes Returns to Arkansas
Taking Control of Your Diabetes, 501(c)3 (TCOYD) conference and health fair will be held October 6, 2007, at the Statehouse Convention Center bringing national and local medical experts in diabetes care to people with all types of diabetes, those at risk for diabetes, and their loved ones for a day of highly informative and motivational programs.
Over a quarter million people are living with diabetes in Arkansas. African Americans, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and Latinos are at increased risk of developing this chronic disease, which is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S.
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July 11, 2007
Double your donation!
San Diego family commits to match online donations to TCOYD
Have your support of TCOYD multiply! Donate online during our special Online TCOYD Match giving program and have your dollars double.
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July 6, 2007
TCOYD Conference & Health Fair Attendees to Receive Taking Control Of Your Diabetes, 3rd Ed.
Thanks to the generosity of Sanofi-Aventis, all patient attendees of TCOYD national conferences will receive the TCOYD book through 2007!
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June 8, 2007
Los Angeles TCOYD Participants Speak Out
Organized, excellent lectures and most of all speakers had a sense of humor and gave HOPE to all of us.
Boosted my confidence in my own care.
I feel more empowered. My knowledge of this disease has expanded and I now feel I have the tools to work together with my physician and CDE.
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June 1, 2007
Minneapolis 07 Reviews are In
Loved the humor, good balance to a serious problem.
I so much appreciate the scholarship. I was given the opportunity to speak to so many professionals that I normally can't afford to see.
Wish I had known this info much sooner. I would have made very different choices.
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May 22, 2007
Announcing Kids Rock The World, August 12 in Long Beach
Kids Rock The World is a program of the American Diabetes Association designed to empower young teens with diabetes to take control. This program focuses on promoting courage and confidence so that kids don't let diabetes stop them from living a life they love.
Centered around a day of outdoor fun, teens reach beyond what they think are limits of a world with diabetes to build self-esteem, in ways that enhance their own ability to manage their total health.
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May 21, 2007
Don't Miss San Diego Mini-Series, May 22
VITAMINS, HERBS & OTHER SUPPLEMENTS AND HOW THEY AFFECT YOUR DIABETES: Candis Morello, PharmD, CDE
HORMONES & HOW THEY AFFECT MEN AND WOMEN WITH DIABETES: Cynthia Stuenkel, MD
RSVP to rsvp@tcoyd.org or call 858-755-5683.
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April 23, 2007
TCOYD Heads to Los Angeles
Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) conference and health fair will be held June 2nd from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Los Angeles Convention Center, bringing national and local medical experts in diabetes care to people with all types of diabetes, those at risk for diabetes, and their loved ones for a day of highly informative and motivational programs. Leading specialists will discuss practical advice and developments in the treatment of diabetes, the complications of the disease, psychological barriers to controlling diabetes, nutritional issues and much more. Health professionals from UCLA Hospital, UCLA School of Medicine, Century City Hospital, USC Clinical Diabetes Programs, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Hoag Memorial Hospital, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Joslin Diabetes Center at UC Irvine, and a host of other diabetes specialists have partnered with Taking Control of Your Diabetes, a San Diego-based 501(c)3 diabetes education organization, to hold this premier conference and health fair.
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April 13, 2007
TCOYD Partners with California AACE
TCOYD is delighted to announce a new partnership with the California Chapter of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) to help promote three 2007 California TCOYD conferences. Those conferences are in Los Angeles, June 2; Silicon Valley, September 15; and San Diego, December 8. AACE is a professional medical organization devoted to the enhancement of the practice of clinical endocrinology, and the organization is supportive of patient care and education. Many of the faculty for the TCOYD programs are AACE members as well.
April 12, 2007
TCOYD TV - April 19: Home Glucose Monitoring - Your Own Personal Laboratory
Dr. Steven Edelman speaks with guests, Angela Norton, RN, CDE and Diane Pearson, RN, CDE, MPH on the importance of home glucose meters, providing tips and guidance for effective use.
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April 10, 2007
Announcing The CGM Guide
By Steven V. Edelman, MD, and Timothy S. Bailey, MD
The purpose of this guide is to help you and other people living with diabetes to use continuous glucose monitoring
(CGM) to take control of your diabetes. This important and first-of-its-kind educational initiative is a joint effort
of Taking Control of Your Diabetes (501c3), Steven V. Edelman, M.D., and Timothy S. Bailey, M.D. An unrestricted
educational grant was provided by DexCom, Inc. to facilitate the production of this guide.
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March 29, 2007
TCOYD Announces 2007 Continuing Medical Education Programs
Continuing Medical Education for Medical Professionals
Go to TCOYD's Continuing Medical Education website for all complete schedule, accreditation, registration and faculty information. www.tcoydCME.org full story
March 28, 2007
Minneapolis to Host Premier Diabetes Educational, Motivational Conference
Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) conference and health fair will be held May 19 th from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Minneapolis Convention Center, bringing national and local medical experts in diabetes care to people with all types of diabetes, those at risk for diabetes, and their loved ones for a day of highly informative and motivational programs.
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March 17, 2007
Announcing 5th Annual Taking Control of Your Diabetes Conference with Native American Focus
...The California Area Indian Health Service and Riverside-San Bernardino Indian Health, Inc., have partnered with Taking Control of Your Diabetes to present the 5th Annual Native American-focused TCOYD conference and health fair. Palm Springs, CA...
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March 13, 2007
TCOYD TV - March 15: Diabetes and The Law
Watch TCOYD TV Thursday, March 15 at 9:30 p.m. for an important episode on Diabetes and the Law. Dr. Edelman and attorney Kriss Halpern discuss legal issues related to diabetes, including...
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March 12, 2007
Las Vegas TCOYD Participants Speak Out
This is what our Las Vegas participants had to say about our March 2007 TCOYD Conference & Health Fair:
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March 5, 2007
Don't Miss San Diego Mini-Series, March 27
OBESITY & WEIGHT LOSS: Neelima V. Chu, MD
CARING FOR YOUR TEETH & GUMS: Mayssoun Khoury, DDS
RSVP to rsvp@tcoyd.org or call 858-755-5683.
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March 1, 2007
TCOYD - ADA - Project Dulce Collaborate on Latino Initiative
As some of you know, here at the TCOYD office, less than an hour from the border between Mexico and the United States, we have endeavored to bring diabetes education to the monolingual Spanish-speaking community in Southern California...
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February 12, 2007
Honolulu & Kona TCOYD Conference Participants Speak Out
This is what our Hawaii participants had to say about our February 2007 TCOYD Conference & Health Fair:
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February 5, 2007
Las Vegas to Host Premier Diabetes Education, Motivation Conference, March 10
Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) conference and health fair will be held March 10 at the Riviera Hotel & Casino, bringing national and local medical experts in diabetes care to people with all types of diabetes, those at risk for diabetes, and their loved ones for a day of highly informative and motivational programs. Leading specialists will discuss practical advice and developments in treatment of the disease, the complications of the disease, psychological barriers to controlling diabetes, legal issues related to having diabetes and much more. Health professionals from the Diabetes Treatment Center at Desert Springs Hospital, Fremont Medical Center and a host of national diabetes specialists have partnered with Taking Control of Your Diabetes to hold this premier conference and health fair.
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January 30 2007
New Online TCOYD Match Campaign Begins Feb 1
San Diego family to match online donations to TCOYD
Taking Control of Your Diabetes, 501(c)3, is pleased to announce a new Online TCOYD Match giving program. A longtime supporting family of TCOYD from San Diego pledged to match all online donations to TCOYD up to $5,000. We are grateful for their generosity.
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January 11, 2007
Honolulu to Host 8th Annual Premier Diabetes Education, Motivation Conference
TCOYD returns to Hawaii Feb 10-11, 2007 Honolulu, HI - The premier patient education conference on living with diabetes and the latest treatments for diabetes and its complications returns to Hawaii on February 10. A staggering 1 in 3 Americans born in 2000 will be diagnosed with diabetes in their lifetime. According to the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH), over 6 percent of the population in Hawaii has already been diagnosed. Also according to the DOH, 25 percent of ethnic Hawaiians aged 75 and over have diabetes.* Education for people living with the disease has been recognized as crucial to the health of the nation, and the State of Hawaii.
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December 20, 2006
TCOYD San Diego Miniseries: January 23rd, 2007
TOPIC: A little talk, a lot of action: Exercise!
This night will be interactive as well as educational. Here's an opportunity to try out some new activities that are fun and lead to improved health. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Learn about and participate in a new activity. full story
December 7, 2006
TCOYD TV: Be Sweet to Your Feet
Fourth episode to air December 21st at 9:30 p.m.
Programming Schedule for Episode 4: Be Sweet to Your Feet
Dr. Steven Edelman hosts with guests Dr. Ingrid Kruse and Dr. Craig Wargon, on essential foot care for people with diabetes WATCH EPISODE I ONLINE
WATCH EPISODE II ONLINE
WATCH EPISODE III ONLINE
COMPLETE TCOYD TV PROGRAM SCHEDULE
WHERE TO WATCH OUTSIDE SAN DIEGO COUNTY
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December 1, 2006
San Diego TCOYD Conference Participants Speak Out
This is what our San Diego participants had to say about our November 18, 2006 TCOYD Conference & Health Fair:
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November 15, 2006
Dr. Edelman Discusses Developments in Diabetes Management with Tom Fudge, KPBS
Tom Fudge: Diabetes is the American health epidemic of the early 21st century. There are an estimated 15 million people in America who are diagnosed with the disease. That's a two-fold increase since 1980, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The increase has largely been in type-2 diabetes, which is related to diet and weight-gain in adults.
All of this has made the work of Dr. Steve Edelman more important. Steve is diabetic himself. He's a professor in the UCSD school of medicine. And he's founder and director of the group, Taking Control of Your Diabetes.
Click here for full story, and to hear the interview online
November 8, 2006
2007 TCOYD Conference Schedule Revealed
We are pleased to announce the 2007 TCOYD Conference Schedule.
February 10, Honolulu - Hawaii Convention Center
February 11, Kona - King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort
March 10, Las Vegas - Riviera Casino
April 28, Native American Program - Southern California
May 19, Minneapolis - Minneapolis Convention Center
June 2, LA - Los Angeles Convention Center
September 15, Silicon Valley - Santa Clara Convention Center
October 6, Little Rock - Statehouse Convention Center
October 20, Kalispell - West Coast Outlaw Hotel
November 17, Milwaukee - Midwest Airlines Center
December 8, San Diego - San Diego Convention Center
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November 6, 2006
Announcing the TCOYD-Brehm Match Campaign
Bill and Dee Brehm to match online donations to TCOYD
Taking Control of Your Diabetes, 501(c)3 is pleased to announce the Brehm-TCOYD Match online giving program. TCOYD supporters Bill and Dee Brehm, of McLean Virginia, pledged to match all online donations to TCOYD up to $10,000.
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October 23, 2006
SAN DIEGO TO HOST 12th ANNUAL PREMIER DIABETES EDUCATION, MOTIVATION CONFERENCE
Nationally-renowned patient conference on latest treatments for diabetes
SUMMARY: Taking Control Of Your Diabetes (TCOYD), 501(c)3 invites people with all types of diabetes to its 12th annual flagship program for a full day of seminars, workshops and one-on-one opportunities with leading experts in diabetes care, to the San Diego Convention Center on November 18. This is the 78th conference nation-wide.
WHAT: CONFERENCE ON LATEST TREATMENTS OF DIABETES AND ITS COMPLICATIONS
WHO: People with diabetes and their loved ones
WHEN: Sat., Nov. 18, 2006, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: San Diego Convention Center
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October 18, 2006
Optima Health To Reimburse Members Attending TCOYD
Virginia Beach-area health plan, Optima Health, announced that it will reimburse its members for participating
in the Virginia Beach TCOYD Conference & Health Plan. The first 100 Optima members who call to register for the
event will be reimbursed by their health plan. To take advantage of this, call the TCOYD office at 858-755-5683.
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October 10, 2006
DIABETESMINE.COM GIVES 2 THUMBS UP TO TCOYD IN SILICON VALLEY
People with diabetes and their friends and family packed the Santa Clara Convention Center Saturday, October 7,
for a tremendous day of learning, cammeraderie, and energizing workshops and seminars. Check out www.diabetesmine.com to see
what Amy Tenderich of diabetes blog fame had to say.
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October 3, 2006
Not-for-Profit Brings Diabetes Education, Motivation to Virginia Beach, October 28
Nationally Renowned Conference To Focus On Diabetes Education and Care
Virginia Beach, VA -- Over half a million Virginians have diabetes, a serious and lifelong condition and a leading cause of death in the state and nation-wide. In 2003, diabetes related hospitalizations in Virginia cost over 2 billions dollars. Currently about 23 million people in the United States have some form of diabetes - and these numbers are only expected to increase as the obesity epidemic continues. Virginia Beach is hosting a not-for-profit educational and motivational event to aid those with this disease in the area.
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September 12, 2006
Sept 26 San Diego Miniseries Features "Type 1 Night"
Back by popular demand
On Tuesday, September 26, TCOYD's San Diego MiniSeries will feature Steven V. Edelman, MD,
and a panel of experts, presenting on Type 1 issues. All people with diabetes and their loved ones are welcome.
Topics will include "Kids and Diabetes" with Sue Phillips, MD; "Intensive Insulin Management" with Joe
Yu, MD; "Emotions" with Bill Polonsky, PhD, CDE; "Pumps" with John Walsh, PA, CDE; and "New Medications
and Advances" with Juan Frias, MD. This miniseries is an amazing evening, and we encourage you to come
and see for yourself; please rsvp to the TCOYD office at 858-755-5683.
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September 8, 2006
1,000 Diabetics in Silicon Valley will Gather to Learn How to Control Their Disease, Prevent Complications
A unique conference for people with diabetes that provides them with ideas and information on how to take control of their health is coming to Silicon Valley on Saturday, Oct 7, at the Santa Clara Convention Center.
1,000 people are expected to attend, including several hundred from the Hispanic community where diabetes joins obesity as the most common major health threats. More than 8% of the population of California is living with diabetes, and 3,000 new cases are diagnosed every day. African Americans, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and Latinos are at increased risk of developing the chronic disease, which is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S.
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August 11, 2006
TCOYD Television Series to Air September 21
In response to a diabetes epidemic resulting in a significant increase in death and costly complications nation-wide, a new television series has been developed for MDTV entitled "Taking Control Of Your Diabetes." The 12 episode series, hosted by Dr. Steven V. Edelman and guests including medical professionals and patients, will present information ranging from common emotional barriers, nutrition, exercise, insulin therapies, oral medications, recent technological advances, neuropathy, foot care, study results and legal issues.
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July 19, 2006
TCOYD Conference and Health Fair Returns to Amarillo, September 16
Amarillo, TX - In Texas alone, more than 1,300,000 individuals over the age of 18 are living with
diabetes, a serious and lifelong condition. Currently about 23 million people in the United States,
and roughly 8 percent of the population of Texas, have some form of diabetes - and these numbers are
only expected to increase as the obesity epidemic continues. On September 16, Amarillo is hosting a not-for-profit
educational and motivational event to aid Texans with this disease.
Leading diabetes health professionals from Amarillo have partnered with Taking Control of Your
Diabetes, 501(c)3, (TCOYD) to present national and local diabetes experts at a day-long educational
conference and health fair
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July 12, 2006
MiniSeries To Focus On New Developments in Diabetes Research
On Tuesday, July 25, TCOYD's San Diego MiniSeries will feature Steven V. Edelman, MD,
and Sundar Mudaliar, MD, presenting on new developments in diabetes research. Topics will include
research highlights from the June 2006 American Diabetes Association meeting, as well as new
technologies and medications for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This miniseries is sure to
be a hit; please rsvp to the TCOYD office at 858-755-5683.
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July 7, 2006
TCOYD MD-TV Premieres Sept. 21st
The first episode of TCOYD's television series will air September 21st at
9:30 p.m. on UCSD MD-TV. In the series, Steven V. Edelman, M.D.,
will discuss the very latest on prevention, detection, and aggressive management
of diabetes. Go to www.ucsd.tv and key "MDTV" into the search box for
channel and time information in your area. The series will also be available
for viewing online via www.tcoyd.org. Each program in the series is 30
minutes long, and has no commercials. This outreach is made possible by
the support of TCOYD's premier sponsors and the University of California.
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June 29, 2006
TCOYD's Latino Miniseries director honored by ADA
Caballero Receives ADA Cielo Award
On June 29th, TCOYD's volunteer director of Latino initiatives, Leonel Villa Caballero, MD, was honored by the American Diabetes Association at the annual Latino Business Luncheon. Caballero was the recipient of the ADA's Cielo Award for his efforts to bring TCOYD's message of education, motivation and self-advocacy to Spanish-speakers in San Diego through TCOYD's Latino Miniseries.
More information on the Latino Miniseries
June 27, 2006
TCOYD Launches Latino Miniseries
This summer TCOYD began a new
series of presentations in Spanish
only for the Latino community of
San Diego. Held at the Sharp Chula
Vista Medical Center, the miniseries
is spearheaded by TCOYD volunteer
Latino director, Leonel Villa
Caballero, MD.
"I'm delighted that this new program
will enable many Spanish-speakers the
opportunity to hear TCOYD's message
of diabetes education, motivation and
self advocacy without any language
barrier," said TCOYD Founder and
Director Steven V. Edelman, MD.
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June 1, 2006
TEAM TCOYD to run half marathon & 5K in San Diego to support Taking Control of Your Diabetes
Join the TCOYD half marathon and 5K team! This year, Taking Control of Your Diabetes, 501(c)3, is an official charity of the America's Finest City Half Marathon and 5K in San Diego on August 20th. Your commitment to participating in the race and raising money for the not-for-profit TCOYD directly supports the organization's mission to inform, motivate and empower people to take control of their diabetes.
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May 29, 2006
Columbus to Host National Diabetes
Conference and Health Fair on June 3
City of Columbus Employees Attend Free
COLUMBUS, OH - With a diabetes mortality rate that is nearly twice the national average, and four times the average for African-American men, Columbus will host the 73rd national Taking Control of Your Diabetes Conference and Health Fair on Saturday, June 3 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Ohio State University Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, the City of Columbus/Columbus Public Health and UnitedHealthcare Columbus sponsor the daylong conference, brought by the national not-for-profit Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD), 501(c) 3. The TCOYD event aims to better inform, motivate and empower people with diabetes in the greater Columbus area to take an active role in managing their condition.
All City of Columbus employees and their family members who would like to attend the event will have their registration fee paid for by UnitedHealthcare Columbus in a joint effort by the City and UnitedHealthcare to encourage participation in this life-changing conference. Call TCOYD for more information at 858-755-5683.
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May 24, 2006
Success in Des Moines, May 20th!
Over 1,000 People Attend Des Moines TCOYD Conference
DES MOINES, IA - Each year about 1.3 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes, a serious and lifelong condition. Currently about 20.8 million people in the United States, roughly 7 percent of the population, have some form of diabetes - and these numbers are only expected to increase as the obesity epidemic continues. In Iowa alone, more than 190,000 individuals are living with diabetes.
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May 2, 2006
The Diabetes Doctor
By Patricia Morris Buckly. Source: North County Times, Better Health & Living, Spring 2006
Even though Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) helps people nationwide, founder Dr. Steven
Edelman realizes that there's a significant need for his organization right here in North County.
So it's no wonder that the office for TCOYD is in Del Mar. In fact, of its 7,000 members, 2,000
are in North County. "I am very impressed by the dedication..."
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