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The EXPO is FREE and includes health screenings, cooking demonstrations, product and service exhibitors, as well as leading experts talking about diabetes management, research and prevention. Get the latest information on preventing and managing diabetes and its deadly complications to help keep you and your family healthy.

Visit the American Diabetes Association EXPO Northwest Arkansas and Join the Millions® in the fight to Stop Diabetes®. Learn how to live healthy, be active and change the future of diabetes for you and your family.

Event Details

Saturday, August 3, 2013 — 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Northwest Arkansas Convention Center
1500 S. 48th Street, Springdale, AR

For more information, click on the links below:

• FREE Health Screenings
• Speaker Schedule
• Volunteer Information
• Exhibit Opportunities
• Directions to EXPO

FREE Health Screenings

• A1C
• Blood Glucose
• Blood Pressure
• BMI
• Dental
• Vision

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Speaker Schedule

Facts About High Blood Sugar and the Diabetes Diagnosis — Dr. Stuart Benson, DO
9:30 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.

Dr. Benson is a highly regarded internal medicine physician in Northwest Arkansas practicing at Sugar Creek Clinic in Bentonville. During his 23 years of practice, he has taken a special interest in working with diabetics and helping them to successfully manage their disease. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and a fellow in The American College of Osteopathic Internists.

The Decision to Pursue Fitness and Your Overall Health — Fred Ridgeway, Fitness Professional
10:30 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.

Fred is a retired management training specialist for Walmart who currently teaches many classes in Northwest Arkansas including indoor cycling, water aerobics, water pilates, proper use of exercise equipment, golf fitness and Silver Sneakers classes.

Taking Control — Scott Simmons, A1C Champion
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Scott is a member of the A1C Champions® Program which is a patient-led approach to diabetes education. A1C Champions® know first-hand the challenges and obstacles to maintaining control of their diabetes. He will share diabetes self-management and lifestyle strategies based on extensive training and his personal experience living with diabetes.

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Volunteer Information

Are you interested in volunteering at this year's EXPO? To register, please read through all of the opportunities (listed below) and complete a volunteer form.

Event Set-Up - Friday, August 2, 2013

• Set-up (anytime between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

Day of Event Activities - Saturday, August 3,2013

• ADA Experience Booth
• Bookstore
• Booths
• Clean-Up (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
• Family Fun Zone
• Greeters
• Registration
• Screenings
• Spanish Translators
• Survey Distributors

For additional information, please contact Olivia Welch at owelch@diabetes.org or 479-464-4121 ext. 6859.

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Exhibit Opportunities

The 2013 Diabetes EXPO is fast approaching. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to promote your business at a community program that reaches over 1000 participants.

For booth rates and additional information, please contact Olivia Welch at owelch@diabetes.org or 479-464-4121 ext. 6859.

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Directions to EXPO

The Northwest Arkansas Holiday Inn Convention Center is located at the junction of I-540 and Highway 412 in Springdale off of Exit 72.

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