June 7, 2008

TCOYD Participants Speak Out!
Here is what the participants from New Orleans had to say about the TCOYD Conference and Health Fair

Do you think attending this conference will help you in your efforts to control your diabetes? How?

• Yes, It made me more aware of my choices on what I should and should not do.
• It has given me info to make me more proactive.
• Yes because I'm an "angry" and "rebellious" diabetic who does not eat right or take medications like I should. This conference has inspired me to do better.
  

Did this conference meet your expectations?

• Yes, it exceeded my expectations.
• I picked up some great information at the health fair.
• I got a wide arrange of information that would have taken me a long time to learn on my own.
• Gave more information than I expected without being a "boring" lecture.

Do you think you will attend another TCOYD conference?

• Yes, it is like one stop shopping for information on diabetes. This information will help me live life better with the disease.
  

Would you recommend this conference to any friends or loved ones with diabetes?

• Yes, to help people realize the seriousness of the disease.
• Absolutely!

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