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Ellen
02-22-2006, 08:18 AM
UCSF Pediatric Diabetes Symposium & Kids Kamp - Saturday, February 25, 2006

UCSF Cole Hall
513 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco, CA

The symposium will highlight the latest research and therapy from leading experts for children with diabetes.

The topic is: Empowering Children with Diabetes and Their Families: Managing the Psycho-Social Aspects of Diabetes

Speakers include:

William H. Polonsky, PhD, CDE, author of Diabetes Burnout, and President of Behavioral Diabetes Institute, talking about Family Approaches to Diabetes Management: Diabetes Burnout, Diabetes Police, and Other Stories.

Maureen McGrath, RN, CPNP, CDE, talking about "Tackling the Tough Teen Trials and Tribulations"

David C. Klonoff, M.D., F.A.C.P. Medical Director, Diabetes Research Institute, Mills-Penninsula Health Services, San Mateo, CA and Clinical Professor of Medicine, talking about "Update on Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems"

Matt Vogel, Athlete with Diabetes; Founder of Insulin Factor, www.insulinfactor.com (http://www.insulinfactor.com/)

For more information contact Clarissa at quanc@peds.ucsf.edu (quanc@peds.ucsf.edu) 415-476-1097
http://www.diabetes.ucsf.edu/EN/seminars_&_events/pediatrics_diabetes_symposium/ (http://www.diabetes.ucsf.edu/EN/seminars_&_events/pediatrics_diabetes_symposium/)