Pittsburgh Diabetes EXPO

When:	Saturday, September 12, 2009
Where:	David L. Lawrence Convention Center (Directions)
Time:	9:00 AM-4:00 PM

It's a tradeshow ... It's one stop shopping for everything related to diabetes, healthy eating and active living.

No matter how you describe it, the American Diabetes Association Diabetes EXPO provides the most comprehensive array of diabetes-related products, services and information available under one roof.

An ADA Diabetes EXPO is for all people affected by diabetes, and anyone interested in healthy eating and active living.

The ADA Diabetes EXPO contains highly interactive events that include professional speakers, access to health providers, a variety of ADA program/event information, exercise and cooking demonstrations and much more:

Exhibitors provide how-to-product demonstrations, free samples and the latest products, services and information.
Medical professionals are present to answer questions.
Exciting lectures are scheduled throughout the day.
Cooking and exercise.

Topic

Understanding Insulin by an A1C Champion
Sponsored by sanofi aventis

Diabetes Bingo
Sponsored by UPMC

School Advocacy—Your Child's Safety and Rights at School
Paula Piper, RD, LD, CDE-Innovex
Lisa Cordek, RN, BSN-Highmark Caring Program for Children with

Special Health Care Needs

Diabetes in the African American Community:Denial, Depression, Dealing Day-to-Day
Sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

The ABC's of Diabetes Care
Jolynn Gibson, RN, MSN, CDE UPMC St. Margaret

DIVABETIC presents on the Main Stage

Diabetes and No Health Insurance: Help for Hard Times
Lorraine Starsky, Diabetes Nurse Consultant, Allegheny County Health Department
Leslie Bachurski-Consumer Health Coalition
Anne Fogoros-United Way of Allegheny County

Pets and Diabetes
Lawrence Gerson, VMD
Point Breeze Veterinary Clinic

Stephanie Berger, DVM
Point Breeze Veterinary Clinic

Nathaniel Myers, DVM
Pittsburgh Veterinary International Medicine

Zone/Speaker Sponsor

diabetes institute logo

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