Diabetes conference looks to improve the lives of Canadians

VANCOUVER, Oct. 9, 2012 /CNW/ - Experts from around the world are gathering in Vancouver tomorrow through Saturday, October 13, at the Vancouver Convention Centre for the 15^th Annual Conference of the Canadian Diabetes Association/Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism. As the largest diabetes conference in Canada, health professionals, researchers and industry partners are gathering to share innovations and discuss the latest research findings aimed at helping to improve the lives of those with diabetes and ultimately find a cure.

In comparison to its OECD peer countries, Canada has one of the highest rates of diabetes with more than nine million people living with diabetes and prediabetes. Canada also has the third-highest rate of diabetes-related mortality among these countries.

The conference has attracted over 2,000 delegates from across North America and focuses on a range of diabetes-related topics including obesity, Aboriginal populations, women and diabetes, best practices in diabetes management, novel cell-based treatments and new insights into the impact of diabetes on organ functions.

Canadian country music artist George Canyon will also speak about his personal battle with diabetes at 9a.m. on Saturday.

Media Attendance and Interviews
Media wishing to attend the conference are invited to register in advance to ensure quicker access to the conference. In addition, a conference syllabus is available on request and interviews with event speakers or people living with diabetes can be coordinated through Chris Olsen at [email protected].

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A Look Ahead - Conference Highlights

Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building

Thursday, October 11
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	#1	Evidence Based Me: The Importance of Being an Example
		Presenter: Dr. Alissa Zentner, FRCPC, Vancouver, B.C.
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	#3	Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: The Exercise Puzzle
		Moderator: Evelyne Pytka, BSc (Nutrition), CDE, Montreal, Que
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	#7	Diabetes and the Aboriginal Community
		Presenters: Jane Harrison, MSc, MSW, Toronto,Ont.
		Lauren Tribe,BASc, RD, Toronto,Ont.
		Melissa Stevenson,BScN, Toronto, Ont.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	#8	New Approaches to Chronic Disease, Obesity in Primary Care
		Presenter: Dr. Sean Wharton, PharmD, FRCPC, Hamilton,Ont.
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.	#11	Diabetes Complications: Saving Limbs, Saving Lives
		Presenter: Perry V. Mayer, MB, BCh, CCFP, Hamilton, Ont.
Friday, October 12
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	#21	Closer to a Cure?
		Presenter: Dr. Carla Greenbaum, Seattle, WA
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	#23	Nutrition Hot Topics & Controversies
		Presenters: Dr. Tim Green, Vancouver, B.C.
		Dr. Sheila Innes, Vancouver, B.C.
		Melodie Yong, BSc, RD, Vancouver, B.C.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	#28	The Ages & Stages of Women Living with Diabetes
		Presenters: Dr. Maureen Clement, Vernon, B.C.
		Kerri Sparling, Coventry, R.I.
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m	#34	Hot Topic Lecture:  Implications of the ORIGIN Trial Results
		Presenter: Dr. Hertzel Gerstein, MSc, Hamilton,Ont.
Saturday, October 13
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	#37	Isabel Lockerbie Address
		Presenter: Country star George Canyon
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	#38	General Practitioner Symposium including:
		Obesity: The Disease that Begins it All
		Presenter: Dr. Alissa Zentner, FRCPC, Vancouver, B.C.
10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.	#42	Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose: Monitoring with Meaning
		Presenters: Dr. David Miller, FRCPC, Cert Endo, Cert Epi, Victoria, B.C.
		Lori Berard, RN CDE, Winnipeg, Man.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	#46	2013 Clinical Practice Guidelines
		Presenter: Dr. Alice Cheng, Mississauga,Ont.

About the Canadian Diabetes Association

The Canadian Diabetes Association is a registered charitable organization, leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure. Our professional staff and more than 20,000 volunteers provide education and services to help people in their daily fight against the disease, advocate on behalf of people with diabetes for the opportunity to achieve their highest quality of life, and break ground towards a cure. Please visit diabetes.ca, join us on facebook.com/CanadianDiabetesAssociation, follow us on Twitter @DiabetesAssoc, or call 1-800-BANTING (226-8464).

 

 

SOURCE: Canadian Diabetes Association

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