The Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association Conference will feature speakers from the sports and health care professions, the latest research on diabetes, a discussion on the role of exercise in insulin pump therapy, and advances in diabetes treatment and management.

Conference Co-Chairs: Bruce Perkins MD, MPH and Michael Riddell, PhD

Contact:

E-Mail: desa@diabetes-excercise.org
Call us: (800) 898-4322
Visit us: www.diabetes-exercise.org

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WHO:    Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association (DESA)

WHAT:    2008 International Conference -The Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association Conference will feature speakers from the sports and health care professions, the latest research on diabetes, a discussion on the role of exercise in insulin pump therapy, and advances in diabetes treatment and management.

WHEN:    July 17 – July 20 2008

WHERE:    MaRS Centre
101 College Street
Toronto, ON Canada M5G 1L7
www.marsdd.com
About the MaRS Centre: http://www.marsdd.com/MaRS-Centre.html

WHY:    This unique conference is designed to unite scientists, clinicians, and patients with diabetes in a forum of up-to-date lectures and workshops aimed at translating research into a practical toolbox of clinical guidelines for active people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Plenary sessions and workshops are designed to couple discussions on physiological principles with complementary discussions on clinical approaches to exercise.

COST:

Lay Person: $199USD Conference Program Fee
Professional: $299USD Conference Program Fee for CME/CEU Credit Fee
$100 USD Conference Program Fee for each additional family member
Several logging and hotel accommodations choices available

HOW:     Before June 15, 2008

Mail:
DESA, 8001 Montcastle Dr. Nashville, TN 37221, USA
Fax: (615) 873-2077  
Online: www.diabetes-exercise.org