Diabetes Conferences & Events

Children With Diabetes

People from nearly every state in the U.S. and a dozen countries travel to attend the CWD conferences. Participants include children, parents, grandparents, and young adults. This year's upcoming conferences should be a success as well.

• Friends for Life Canada 2010 at the Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside
  Vancouver, BC, Canada (August 27-29)
• CWD Focus on Technology at the Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel
  Charlotte, North Carolina (September 3-5)
• Friends for Life UK 2010 at the Beaumont House Hotel and Conference Venue
  Old Windsor, Berkshire, England (October 29-31)

Taking Control Of Your Diabetes

These one-of-a-kind, one-day diabetes conferences were started in 1995 by Dr. Steve Edelman, an endocrinologist who has diabetes. Attendance ranges between 800 and 1,500 people, depending on the location. Loads of fun, informative, and you see the latest in diabetes drugs and paraphernalia.

• Providence TCOYD Conference & Health Fair at Rhode Island Convention Center
  Providence, RI (September 11th)
• Des Moines TCOYD Conference & Health Fair at Polk County Convention Complex
  Des Moines, IA (September 25th)
• San Diego TCOYD Conference & Health Fair at San Diego Convention Center
  San Diego, CA (October 30th)

Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association

Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association (DESA) exists to enhance the quality of life for people with diabetes through exercise and physical fitness. Anyone interested in learning about the latest in diabetes treatment and technology, finetuning their diabetes management with exercise, exchanging views with fellow athletes at all levels of skill, and meeting new friends. This years theme is Exercise for Life.The locations and dates for this years conferences are listed below:

• Atlanta – likely date in the fall
• Southern California – likely date in the fall
• Indianapolis – under consideration for fall date

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

For Diabetes Health Professionals

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Check their site for information.
• International Diabetes Federation - Check their site for information.
• National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Disease
  The NIDDK is investing in a broad range of studies from basic biology to clinical trials. They have implemented a new trans-institute planning process to stimulate the most productive, innovative avenues of research. They already support many of the best minds in research, and they constantly strive to bring new scientific talent to bear on the research problems under our mission. They are committed to rapidly translating new knowledge into proven therapies that benefit patients.