Where: Salt Lake City EXPO
South Towne EXPO Center
9575 South State Street
Sandy, UT
Directions: South on I-15 to 9000 S exit. Turn left on 90th South and follow to State Street. Turn right (south) on State Street and follow to the EXPO Center.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Avoid long lines register today.
About Diabetes EXPO: Join thousands of others in your community at the largest diabetes expo event in the state. Learn how to thrive with diabetes with tips and demonstrations on how to eat healthier, be more active, monitor your blood glucose, take care of your feet and eyes and much more.
At the EXPO:
Participate in FREE health screenings
Consult with diabetes experts who can answer your questions
Learn about American Diabetes Association resources
Join fun fitness demonstrations
Learn about the newest diabetes products, technology, resources, and treatments
Attend educational workshops
Get free samples
Living with Diabetes Stage:
10:00 a.m.
"Numbers, Numbers, Numbers: What do the Blood Glucose readings mean?"
Rebecca Moyes
Intermountain Healthcare
11:00 a.m.
"Weight Loss Options"
Dr. Daniel Cottam
Salt Lake Regional Hospital
12:00 p.m.
"Living with type 1 Diabetes"
Iron Andy
sponsored by Good Neighbor Pharmacy featuring Diabetes Shoppe
1:00 p.m.
"Living with type 2 Diabetes"
JoAnn Henderson-Collins
sponsored by Sanofi Aventis
2:00 p.m.
"Coping with Diabetes"
Terri Flint
Intermountain Healthcare
Youth Stage:
11:00 a.m.
Panel Discussion: Families Living with Diabetes
12:00 p.m.
"Safe at School"
Dawn Higley
Intermountain Healthcare
1:00 p.m.
"How Hormones, Physical Activity and Stress effect children with Diabetes"
Fitness Stage:
9:30 - 9:45 a.m.
Simple exercises one can do at home, at the office, or on vacation using exercise equipment or common household items.
Marian H. Paller, MS, CPT, CHES, cWC | Health Promotion Specialist
11:00 - 11:15 a.m.
Exercising without equipment
Marian H. Paller, MS, CPT, CHES, cWC | Health Promotion Specialist
12:30 - 12:45 p.m.
Stability Ball Exercises
Marian H. Paller, MS, CPT, CHES, cWC | Health Promotion Specialist
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion
Dr. Scott Towner, Anita Morelli, RN, Kirk Rasband, and Loree Morris
2:30 - 2:45 p.m.
Resistance Band exercises/Flexibility
Marian H. Paller, MS, CPT, CHES, cWC | Health Promotion Specialist
**PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
Meet others living with diabetes Visit the American Diabetes Association Experience:
Learn more about local programs and events, advocacy activities, and research being conducted in your community.
Talk with volunteers and find out how to get involved with the American Diabetes Association.
FREE Health Screenings - Take advantage of screenings including:
Blood Pressure
Bone Density
Dental
BMI
Cholesterol
Eye
Foot Screenings
Diabetes Risk Assessment Using Blood Glucose Testing
Youth Zone:
Interactive and fun for children and families
Face painting
Educational games
Fitness Activities including Wii & Dance, Dance Revolution
Diabetes information presented in a kid-friendly format
For more information on exhibiting at the Diabetes EXPO or registering for the event please contact Beverly Bartel at bbartel@diabetes.org or 1-888-DIABETES ext. 7072.
Sponsors
Diabetes EXPO Volunteer T-Shirt Art Contest Winners:
We are happy to announce the top three winners of the American Diabetes Association Diabetes EXPO Volunteer T-shirt Art Contest. The artwork was submitted by the Salt Lake Valley area 6th graders.
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Grand Prize Winner:
Brayden Keisker – William Penn Elementary
"Fight for the Cure"
Brayden Keisker – William Penn Elementary
"Fight for the Cure"
1st Runner-Up:
Samantha Hutchins – Grant Elementary
"Out of This World"
Samantha Hutchins – Grant Elementary
"Out of This World"
2nd Runner-Up:
Carmina Gray – William Penn Elementary
"Shoot for the Moon"
Samantha Hutchins – Grant Elementary
"Out of This World"
We would like to thank the following elementary schools for participating:
Butterfield Canyon Elementary
Grant ElementaryHunter Elementary
William Penn Elementary
The top three entries will be showcased on the American Diabetes Association Diabetes EXPO website, receive a prize at the Diabetes EXPO and be involved in the Opening Ceremony of the 2009 Diabetes EXPO. The Grand Prize Winner will have their artwork printed on t-shirts to be worn by hundreds of volunteers and those involved with the Youth Zone.
