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Diabetes Events - January 2006

January 4th 2006 - Insulin Pump Information Night: This class provides an introduction to insulin pump therapy, including hands-on, button pushing. First, you'll learn about the numerous benefits of insulin pump therapy and the potential impact it can have on the quality of your life. Held at Concord CA's Center for Diabetes, Mt. Diablo Medical Center from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. To sign up click above link or call 800-999-9859 x2687.

January 4th -18th 2006 - Dining With Diabetes is a three-part series designed to help you control your diabetes. Each session includes tips for managing diabetes, cooking demonstrations, and taste testing of healthy recipes. Pre-registration is required by Dec. 21, 2005. For more information please call 630-553-5823. Time will be 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the Kendall County Extension in Yorkville, IL.

January 5th 2006 - American Diabetes Associations Insulin Therapy in the Hospital at The Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, PA.

January 7th 2006 - Diabetes and the Aging Eye workshop from 9:30 to 11:00 am in the Medical Education Center at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital in Elmhurst, IL. Fee for each class $2.00 per individual. Registration is required, please call CareMatch at 630-782-7878.

January 7th 2006 - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundations Journey to a Cure Gala. The sounds, sights and smells of Italy will fill the air in the grand ballroom at the Adams Mark Hotel in downtown Buffalo, NY as guests had the opportunity to bid on more than 170 silent auction items. Entertainment after dinner will be provided by Buffalos own Junction West. Call JDRF at 716-833-CURE for more information.

January 9th 2006 - Cooking Class for Healthy Eating with the theme "No More Winter Blues." Location is the Community Education Room in the Memorial Medical Center of Lufkinon in Lufkin, TX, on the first floor, at 12:00 -2:00pm. The cost is $5.00. Please R.S.V.P by Friday, January 6, 2006. For more information call 936-639-7585.

January 10th 2006 - Managing Diabetes from Day-to-Days: Coping with diabetes, nutrition basics, and exercise. Guest Speakers: Jill Burger, PT, Shelly Lewis, MPT. If you would like to attend an event, pre-registration is required. To complete this process, please contact Regina N. Linehan, RN, MS, CDE at The Diabetes Education Center in Pennsylvania Hospital at 1-800-789-PENN (7366).

January 10th 2006 - Advanced Insulin Pump Skills: This class is designed for people already using pump therapy who want to fine-tune their therapy. Topics include basal testing, Square WaveTM and Dual WaveTM bolusing, temporary basals for exercise, sick day management and infusion set choices. Held at Groton Public Library in Groton, CT from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. To sign up click above link or call 1-800-MINIMED x2729.

January 11th 2006 - Advanced Carbohydrate Counting and Introduction to Insulin Pump Therapy: The class is a must for people who intend to use pump therapy. Topics include the importance of intensive management, advantages of pump therapy over multiple daily injections, and insulin pump basics. Held at San Francisco CA's Fort Mason from 5:30 to 6:30pm. To sign up click above link or call 1-800-MINIMED x2728.

January 11th 2006 - Managing Diabetes from Day-to-Days: Coping with diabetes, nutrition basics, and exercise. Guest Speakers: Jill Burger, PT, Shelly Lewis, MPT. If you would like to attend an event, pre-registration is required. To complete this process, please contact Regina N. Linehan, RN, MS, CDE at The Diabetes Education Center in Pennsylvania Hospital at 1-800-789-PENN (7366).

January 12th 2006 - LIDERr Diabetes Education - Conducted in Spanish 6:00 - 8:00 pm, MacNeal Hospital Berwyn, IL, Staff Room, North Building. Register at 708-783-6981.

January 13th 2006 - 4th Annual Grand Canyon Challenge: Join hikers for a 2-day journey through the beautiful Grand Canyon while raising money for diabetes research and education programs. Spaces are limited so please contact DRWF today and reserve your spot. The proceeds will benefit the Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation. Call 202-298-9211 to reserve your spot. or email: agretschel@diabeteswellness.net.

January 17th 2006 - Meal Planning: Special diet concerns and food exchanges Guest Speakers: Susan Kennedy, RD, Haam-Baak Shin, RD. Pre-registration is required. If you would like to attend an event, pre-registration is required. To complete this process, please contact Regina N. Linehan, RN, MS, CDE at The Diabetes Education Center in Pennsylvania Hospital at 1-800-789-PENN (7366).

January 18th 2006 - Support Group Meeting at 12:00 - 1:00 pm. in the Community Education Room, located on the first floor of Memorial Medical Center of Lufkin in Lufkin, TX. Please RSVP by Friday, January 13, 2006. Box lunch and cold drink will be provided. Door prizes will be given. For more information call 936-639-7585.

January 18th 2006 - Meal Planning: Special diet concerns and food exchanges Guest Speakers: Susan Kennedy, RD, Haam-Baak Shin, RD. Pre-registration is required. If you would like to attend an event, pre-registration is required. To complete this process, please contact Regina N. Linehan, RN, MS, CDE at The Diabetes Education Center in Pennsylvania Hospital at 1-800-789-PENN (7366).

January 19th 2006 - Group Diabetes Seminar from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm , MacNeal Hospital Berwyn, IL, Room A/A1, South Building. Register at 708-783-6980.

January 19th 2006 - Diabetes Monthly Meeting: The Diabetes and Nutrition Center at NorthEast Medical Center, in Concord, NC sponsors this monthly meeting at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences from 7:00-8:00pm. Terri Carter, MS, RD, LDN, from the Diabetes & Nutrition Center provides this month's seminar on "Healthy Eating - Healthy Weight for the New Year!" To RSVP, or for further information, call ASK FIRST at 704- 783-1275 or 1-800-575-1275.

January 20th - 22nd 2006 - Barton Center Camp - Family Insulin Pump Weekend: Learn the pump language: bolus, basal, insulin to carb ratio, and much more! Pumps vs. injections, all your questions answered. Meet representatives from all the different pump companies and get the opportunity to try the pump of your choice, with saline only! The event is Co-ed,and for all ages. The cost:is $100 a person, $450 max per family, and children under 2 are free. Click link to register.

January 21st 2006 - Ride For JULES II, a spin-a-thon (indoor cycling) which benefits the American Diabetes Association. The event takes place from 12:00 3:00 pm at Golds Gym in Danvers, MA.

January 21st 2006 - JDRF's Walk to Cure Diabetes at Mall of America, Bloomington, MN at 7:00 am.

January 21st 2006 - JDRF's Walk to Cure Diabetes at the LSU Campus 'Old Front Nine' Baton Rouge, LA at 10:00 am.

January 22nd 2006 - CityFeast: Dining Out to Conquer Diabetes promises not only great food with classic North End charm and hospitality, but also a wonderful opportunity to support Joslin's High Hopes Fund. Exclusive participating restaurants include: Antico Forno, Lucca, Prezza, Sage, Taranta, Terramia and Via Valverde. Tickets are available for $150 per person. Ticket price includes a five-course dinner with wine pairings, tax and gratuity. A hundred dollars of the ticket price is tax deductible. To make your reservation, please call Joslins Development Office in the North End, of Boston, MA at 617-732-2412. Credit card reservations only. Reservations are nonrefundable.

January 24th 2006 -Tools for Good Health: Medications, monitoring blood sugars, managing sick days Guest Speakers: Jason Lee, R. Ph., Barbara Kaufman, Pharm. D. If you would like to attend an event, pre-registration is required. To complete this process, please contact Regina N. Linehan, RN, MS, CDE at The Diabetes Education Center in Pennsylvania Hospital at 1-800-789-PENN (7366).

January 25th 2006 - Aurora Diabetes Days: Team up with your Aurora community pharmacist and Diabetes Care Center Educator. Come in and learn the risk factors for developing diabetes and receive a free diabetes screening. Location is 1807 N. Wales Road, Wales, WI from 2:00 - 4:30 pm.

January 25th 2006 -Tools for Good Health: Medications, monitoring blood sugars, managing sick days Guest Speakers: Jason Lee, R. Ph., Barbara Kaufman, Pharm. D. If you would like to attend an event, pre-registration is required. To complete this process, please contact Regina N. Linehan, RN, MS, CDE at The Diabetes Education Center in Pennsylvania Hospital at 1-800-789-PENN (7366).

January 26th 2006 - Lipstick & Laughter is the first step towards building a vibrant community of strong, healthy, and happy women living with type 1 diabetes. The program includes: DIVAbetic comedy, private makeovers from celebrity make up artists, diabetes community resource materials, makeup and style tips, jewelry and fur fashion boutiques, music give-a-ways, gift bags, and more. The event is free to women living with diabetes and their friends. Time is 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm at MESS Makeup Studios (Making Everyone Soo Sexy) 224 West 30th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues) New York, NY.

January 26th 2006 - Group Diabetes Seminar 9:00am - 4:00pm, MacNeal Hospital Berwyn, IL, Room A/A1, South Building. Register at 708-783-6980.

January 26th 2006 - LIDERr Diabetes Education - Conducted in Spanish 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, MacNeal Hospital Berwyn, IL, Staff Room, North Building. Register at 708-783-6981.

January 28th 2006 - America's Walk for Diabetes in Brunswick, GA.

January 28th - Feb 4th 2006 - WAVES (Wellness Adventures: Vacation, Education and Support): Come join the fun as Northwest Community Hospitals Diabetes Services sets sail aboard Celebrity Cruises for its WAVES program. WAVES takes diabetes education out of the classroom into a non-traditional setting, a seven-day wellness vacation. For more information please click above link.

January 31st 2006 - Benefits of Good Control: Complications, foot health, personal health tips, resources Guest Speakers: Neil Kanner, D.P.M. If you would like to attend an event, pre-registration is required. To complete this process, please contact Regina N. Linehan, RN, MS, CDE at The Diabetes Education Center in Pennsylvania Hospital at 1-800-789-PENN (7366).

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