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St. Joseph Diabetes Institute's Diabetes Expo 2010


EXPO DATE: October 15, 2010

LOCATION: Jeff's Catering, 15 Littlefield Way, Brewer, Maine
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HOSTED BY: St. Joseph Diabetes Institute, St. Joseph Diabetes and Nutrition Center and St. Joseph Healthcare

TICKETS: $15 each (includes workshops and luncheon). Tickets go on sale August 1, limited to the first 120 participants.

Three ways to secure your tickets in advance

  • Phone the Diabetes Institute at 207-907-1187

  • Write us at
    St. Joseph Diabetes Institute
    St. Joseph Healthcare Park - Building 1
    900 Broadway
    Bangor, ME 04401

  • or simply e-mail us

The Program

9:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Opening and Greeting
Sister Mary Norberta, C.S.S.F. FACHE, President-CEO, St. Joseph Healthcare
Dana Green, PA-C, Director, St. Joseph Diabetes Institute.

 

First Sessions (Nutrition and Education)

9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Room A
Let's Cook: Real Food, Real Fast!  Diabetes Dietary and Cooking Workshop.  Presenter: Georgia Clark-Albert, RD
   
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Room B
Smart Insulin Pump Ideas and Diabetes Techno Tips  Presenter: Cheryl Bouchard, FNP, CDE
   

10:15 - 10:45 a.m.

BREAK

Diabetes Expo Displays and Educational Exhibits  One-on-one Time - patient meetings with diabetes educators, registered dietitians and nutritionists, diabetologist, eye and foot care providers

 

Second Sessions (Your Personal Health Needs)

10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Room A
Understanding Insulin: Myths and Realities Presenter: Riva Greenberg, A1C Champion, author, educator/motivational speaker and type 1 diabetes patient.
   
10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Room B
Diabetes: How to Help Yourself Stay Well  Exercise - yoga - walking and pedometers - treadmills  Presenter: Lori Downs, RN, CDE

 

Lunch

12 noon -1:30 p.m.

Keynote Luncheon Speaker: "Taking Control"  Presenter: Riva Greenberg, A1C Champion.

Also open during Lunch: Diabetes Expo Displays and Educational Exhibits

 

Third Sessions

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Room A

Tai Chi for Diabetes  Learn more and participate in the Tai Chi diabetes form    Presenter: Rev. Dr. Bruce M. Young, certified instroctor of Tai Chi for Diabetes.  Dr. Young has practiced Tai Chi since 1998.
   

1:30 -2:30 p.m.

Room B

New Tools and Techniques for Injecting Insulin Safely and Other Things You Should Know  For daily insulin users.  Presenter, Mary Downing, BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)
   
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Diabetes Expo Displays and Educational Exhibits  One-on-one time - patient meetings with diabetes educators, registered dietitians and nutritionists, diabetologist, eye and foot care providers

 

 

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