Professional and Elite Athletes Living with Diabetes to Supply Lessons Learned at Upcoming Event

May 12, 2009 - PRLog -- At the upcoming DESA North American Conference being held in Boston, MA on June 25-28, 2009, professional and elite athletes living with diabetes will share their experiences and current techniques for enhancing diabetes management during exercise.

This event will connect patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, scientists, and clinicians in an interactive and educational forum. Each day of this conference will start with early morning exercise workout options such as running, yoga, tai chi, or aerobics followed by presentations from experts in the diabetes field and inspirational talks from professional athletes who have learned to effectively manage their diabetes regimen.

Speakers and topics include:
Michael Bliss, CM, PhD, FRSC – History of Diabetes
Howard Wolpert, MD – Continuous Glucose Monitoring
John Devlin, MD – Insulin Adjustments
Rich Weil, M.Ed., CDE – Diabetes and Exercise Basics
Doug Burns, Fitness Consultant and former Mr. Universe – Strength Training
Doug Glazer, PhD – Exercise Compliance
Rick Philbin, MBA, MED, ATC – Exercise and Insulin Pumps

Highlights of this upcoming conference will include an “Ask the Jocks” and “Ask the Experts” interactive lunch session, a sports conditioning clinic, as well as social networking and physical activities for participants to share techniques for enhancing diabetes management and exercise at all levels.

For a complete agenda or to register to attend, visit the DESA site at: http://www.diabetes-exercise.org

Contact:     Douglas C. Dressman
Executive Director
Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association
Ph: 800-898-4322
dougdressman@diabetes-exercise.org

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About DESA
Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association (DESA) is the expert of diabetes and exercise. DESA exists to enhance the quality of life for people with diabetes through exercise and physical fitness as well as to improve the clinical skills among health professionals working with active individuals with diabetes. Learn more about DESA at http://www.diabetes-exercise.org.