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Diabetes Symposium
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47th Annual Diabetes Symposium
The Central Ohio Diabetes Association’s annual Diabetes Symposium is a conference for health professionals seeking continuing education hours in diabetes. Nurses and nurse practitioners, certified diabetes educators, pharmacists, and dietitians obtain CE or contact hours while increasing their diabetes knowledge, skill level, and acumen. Other health professionals are welcome to register, attend and receive a certificate of attendance, but will not receive continuing education credits.
The 47th Annual Diabetes Symposium will be held Thursday October 14 and Friday October 15, 2010 at the Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center, Powell, OH 43065. The first presenter, George Grunberger, MD, FACP, FACE, will speak on Pump Therapy. Individuals can register to attend both days of the conference or just one day. Dynamic and respected experts will present topics including Gestational Diabetes, Teaching Strategies, Diabetes Programming and ADA-Recognition, Exercise, Coping with Diabetes, Medication Update, Continuous Glucose Monitors, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and more.
Click On SYMPOSIUM to register
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ODH DIRECTOR PAYS A VISIT TO CAMP HAMWI
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The campers at Camp Hamwi welcomed a special guest on Wednesday, August 4, when Dr. Alvin Jackson, Director of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) made a surprise visit.
Dr. Jackson visited during the Central Ohio Diabetes Association's Red Carpet Day, which enable special guests, supporters and potential campers to get a firsthand look at how Camp Hamwi, which has been in existence since 1968, operates on a day to day basis.
Thomas Joyce, Diabetes Program Manager at the ODH accompanied Dr. Jackson on the visit and passed out pedometers to campers and staff during the lunch period, while also engaging in some very spirited conversation with them as well.
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After lunch Dr. Jackson and other
members of the group engaged in a sit down discussion regarding the various issues surrounding youth and diabetes.
The visit ended with the group taking a tour of the camp grounds and receiving an overview of the various activities that make up Camp Hamwi.
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Welcome to the Central Ohio Diabetes Association Web Site!
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Central Ohio Diabetes Association Screened
over 1100 at 10TV Health and Fitness Expo
The Central Ohio Diabetes Association screened over 1100 people during the two day 10TV Health and Fitness Expo at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The Central Ohio Diabetes Association provided free diabetes detection screenings and Body Mass Index (BMI) testing, in order to promote diabetes awareness, detection and education.
Also on Saturday, August 21, the Central Ohio Diabetes Association’s own Nutritional Services Director, Brenda Rendelman and Diabetes Nutrition Educator, Jennifer Shrodes, teamed up to assist 10TV Sports Anchor Dom Tiberi in a live cooking demonstration, “Cooking with Diabetes” on the Healthy Cooking Stage.
Tiberi, who has diabetes, prepared one of his favorite dishes under the watchful eye of the Central Ohio Diabetes Association educators. Attendees came out and learned how to prepare a tasty meal that provides nutritional value as well.
For more information on the 10TV Health and Fitness Expo simply click on the logo below.
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IN HONOR OF JACK TATUM
A TRUE BUCKEYE AND
DIABETES AMBASSADOR
Jack Tatum, who was affected by complications of diabetes, made it his
mission to help others with diabetes.
He worked with the Central Ohio Diabetes Association for nearly ten years to help raise funds and awareness for diabetes after Ohio State University physician Dr. Manuel Tzagournis helped to save his life.
Jack gave generously to the Central Ohio community that was so important to him. Thanks to his efforts, the Celebrities for Diabetes event raised nearly $1 million. As a result, thousands of people with diabetes have received diabetes detection and education services, regardless of ability to pay.
Jack was a giant on the football field, but he had an even bigger impact on the lives of people with diabetes in our community.
“The tireless efforts of Jack Tatum, his devotion to the diabetes cause and his personal story have highlighted the importance of diabetes detection and Education,” said Jeanne C. Grothaus, Executive Director. “He will be sorely missed both as an advocate and as a friend.”
To view more of the Tribute to Mr. Tatum click on the photo above
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THE CENTRAL OHIO DIABETES ASSOCIATION
The Central Ohio Diabetes Association helps Central Ohioans living with diabetes detect their condition, prevent onset and complications, and learn to live well with the challenge of diabetes.
Founded by a group of local physicians, the Central Ohio Diabetes Association has provided service to the Central Ohio community for forty-five years. The agency is not affiliated with a national organization. It is a local, private agency with a direct service focus serving Franklin County and 10 outlying counties. (more..) |
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Diabetes now affects nearly 24 million people in the United States, an increase of more than 3 million in approximately two years. Data estimates released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) projects that nearly 8 percent of the U.S. population has diabetes. |
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Ohio ranks eighth in the number of people diagnosed with diabetes with an estimated 830,000 adult Ohioans having the disease. This is an estimate of 9.7% Ohioans. |
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Diabetes is rapidly becoming one of the world's most common diseases and its financial cost is mounting, too, to well over $200 billion a year in the U.S. alone. |
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The U.S. Government spends only $1 for diabetes research compared to every $7 spent on AIDS and breast cancer, even though diabetes afflicts more Americans (16 million) and costs more money ($91 billion a year in direct costs) than both AIDS and breast cancer combined (3.35 million/$16.9 billion). |
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Inch By Inch Class Series
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Join The Central Ohio Diabetes Association
for The Inch By Inch Class Series
Next Class Series: Saturdays-September 4, 11, 18 and 25 (10:30 am - 12 pm)
Inch By Inch is a Central Ohio Diabetes Association prevention program designed to support realistic weight management
Through Inch by Inch you will:
Receive a quick, private weight assessment and discuss a realistic weight goal for yourself.
Participate in an upbeat class series that provides practical information, support and education regarding healthy nutrition, weight management strategies and physical activity.
Classes are held at the Central Ohio Diabetes Association (1100 Dennison Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43201)
Class size limited to 25 people - Must be 18 years or older to participate
To register call the Central Ohio Diabetes Association (614-884-4400)
Inch By Inch is a free program. Funding for Inch By Inch has been provided by Abbott Nutrition and the Abbott Fund.
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