RCDC ConnectionsSpecial Edition: November 2014

RCDC: Together We Can!Riverside Community Diabetes Collaborative(RCDC) is working together to raise awareness about diabetes in Riverside and beyond!

Riverside Community Diabetes Col-laborative is your local resource for diabetes news, events, and more!

RCDC is a group of over 40 dia-betes-focused organizations and businesses that work together to strengthen community programs and services for the prevention and management of diabetes in River-side and surrounding areas.

Though diabetes is a common condition in America, managing the disease is different for every-one. At RCDC we understand this. We help to provide multiple class-es throughout the year that focus on the main aspects of managing diabetes: working out, eating right, the emotional aspect of the disease, and more.

We are excited to announce that next year we are launching the Together We Can! Diabetes Wellness Program 2015, a completely new program that provides even more in-depth information about diabetes.

The free program will feature di-abetes management classes, a mini-series with seminars in Feb-ruary, May and August, monthly cooking classes, and a special pro-gram to help you called “Picture a Healthy You With Diabetes!”

We encourage all those interested in participating in this program to contact our Chronic Disease Program Coordinator Maria Macias at 951.353.2544 or maria@rchf.org.

For more info about all of RCDC’s programs, services, and if you are interested in joining the collabora-tive, visit www.rcdc.rchf.org.

INSIDE Look

Around the world monuments get lit in blue for National Diabetes Month. Look for blue monuments right here at home and share your pics with us on social media!

RCDC’s Annual November Sem-inars are moving to The Riverside Convention Center this year. For more details, turn the page.

Seminars, Classes, Work-shops and more! Most events free and all of themlisted inside!

NATIONAL DIABETES MONTHSpecial diabetes resources & events this November

According to the Ameri-can Diabetes Association, an estimated 29.1 million Americans have diabetes and of those 8 million people haven’t been diagnosed.

This National Diabetes Month, Riverside Community Diabetes Collaborative encourages you to take advantage of the free diabetes resources and screenings in our area.

Diabetes can be prevented and delayed with the right knowledge.

November

12 Ways to Celebrate1. Be AwareJoin Loma Linda University Medical Center’s Diabetes Treatment Center Support Group for its Diabetes Awareness Day event. Food, raffles, and health fair!

November 4, 2014 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm 11285 Mt. View Ave. Suite 40. Loma Linda, CA 92354

For more information, please call: 909-558-3022

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coUrse descriptionthe tcoYd making the connection continuing medical education program offers a unique opportunity to bridge patient and professional education, demonstrating the link between clinical lessons taught in the classroom to the real life patient experience. the ultimate goal of this activity is to educate caregivers about the most effective cutting edge strategies to help patients with diabetes reach their treatment goals and avoid the associated acute and chronic complications.

this activity will focus on four distinct areas of diabetes management, and integrate case presentations as well as an audience response system into the lectures to facilitate more active participation. the four areas are:

u promoting behavioral change in diabetesu oral agents for use in patients with type 2 diabetesu injectable agents for use in patients with type 2 diabetesu intensive management strategies for patients with type 1 diabetes

in addition, this course is being held in tandem with the 20th Annual taking control of Your diabetes patient education conference and will give providers the opportunity to observe and interact with people who have diabetes and are engaged in their own intensive educational environment. making that connection with patients, providers will acquire new skills and insight into what empowers patients with diabetes to develop healthy self-management of their condition.

tArget AUdiencethis course is designed for diabetes healthcare providers including: endocrinologists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified diabetes educators, and other medical professionals wanting to expand their knowledge of diabetes management.

A current list of commercial supporters is available at tcoydcme.org

registrAtionregister online at: www.tcoydcme.org

Registration fee is $60includes: breakfast, lunch, snack, syllabus & downloadable slide decks register by friday, october 31 2014cancellation: please call 858.792.4741 ext 17no refunds after friday, october 31, 2014

registration is limited to 300 people. register early to ensure a spot. this program will sell out.

dress: casual Attire

For further information:taking control of Your diabetes1110 camino del mar, suite bdel mar, cA 92014phone: 858.792.4741 ext 17email: robyn@tcoyd.org

San Diego Convention Center111 west harbor drivesan diego, cA 92101

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2. Learn, Laugh, LiveTCOYD: Taking Control of Your Diabetes Conference “Learn, Laugh, Live Better” and Health fair! Just $30 per person. Discounts available online!

November 8, 2014 7:30 am to 5:00 pmSan Diego Convention Center111 W Harbor DrSan Diego, CA 92101

For more information, please visit: www.tcoyd.org/

5. Caregivers Month November is Caregiver Month too! Family Caregivers are invited to join in a day to re-energize and gather information & resources.

November 13, 2014 9:00am-2pmMoreno Valley Conference Ctr.14075 Frederick StreetMoreno Valley, CA 92533

For more info and to RSVPcall 951-867-3800 or 800-510-2020

6. World Diabetes Day The WORLD celebrates and comes together to raise awareness about diabetes! Local monuments, like Riverside City Hall, are getting lit inblue to mark the day!

November 14, 2014 All dayEverywhere

For more info, visitwww.idf.org/

9. Step OutThe American Diabetes Association: Step Out To Stop Diabetes Walk comes to Riverside with a two mile walk and health fair.

November 15, 2014Registration opens at 8:30 am Walk starts at 9:30 amFairmount Park2601 Fairmount BlvdRiverside, CA 92501

More info at stepout.diabetes.org/

10. Together We Can!RCDC’s FREE Annual November Seminars for people with diabetes and their caregivers.

November 17 & 18, 20144:30 pm to 8:00 pm Nov. 17 English & Nov. 18 SpanishThe Riverside Convention Center3637 5th Street Riverside, CA 92501Reservations Required. Please call 951-788-3471 or visit rcdc.rchf.org

Looking for more ways to find out about diabetes events news and resources in our area?

National Diabetes Month in SoCal!

2.3 million or one in 12 California adults report having been diagnosed with diabetes. By working together, we can better manage and help prevent diabetes.

AdvAncing clinicAl cAre And improving Adherence for pAtients with diAbetes

9th YeAr in A UniqUe nAtionAl series

mAking the connection

coUrse descriptionthe tcoYd making the connection continuing medical education program offers a unique opportunity to bridge patient and professional education, demonstrating the link between clinical lessons taught in the classroom to the real life patient experience. the ultimate goal of this activity is to educate caregivers about the most effective cutting edge strategies to help patients with diabetes reach their treatment goals and avoid the associated acute and chronic complications.

this activity will focus on four distinct areas of diabetes management, and integrate case presentations as well as an audience response system into the lectures to facilitate more active participation. the four areas are:

u promoting behavioral change in diabetesu oral agents for use in patients with type 2 diabetesu injectable agents for use in patients with type 2 diabetesu intensive management strategies for patients with type 1 diabetes

in addition, this course is being held in tandem with the 20th Annual taking control of Your diabetes patient education conference and will give providers the opportunity to observe and interact with people who have diabetes and are engaged in their own intensive educational environment. making that connection with patients, providers will acquire new skills and insight into what empowers patients with diabetes to develop healthy self-management of their condition.

tArget AUdiencethis course is designed for diabetes healthcare providers including: endocrinologists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified diabetes educators, and other medical professionals wanting to expand their knowledge of diabetes management.

A current list of commercial supporters is available at tcoydcme.org

registrAtionregister online at: www.tcoydcme.org

Registration fee is $60includes: breakfast, lunch, snack, syllabus & downloadable slide decks register by friday, october 31 2014cancellation: please call 858.792.4741 ext 17no refunds after friday, october 31, 2014

registration is limited to 300 people. register early to ensure a spot. this program will sell out.

dress: casual Attire

For further information:taking control of Your diabetes1110 camino del mar, suite bdel mar, cA 92014phone: 858.792.4741 ext 17email: robyn@tcoyd.org

San Diego Convention Center111 west harbor drivesan diego, cA 92101

9th YeaR in a UniqUe national SeRieS

mAking the connectionAdvAncing clinicAl cAre And improving Adherence for pAtients with diAbetes

nonprofitorganizationU.s. postage

P a i Dsan diego, cA

permit no 1

Saturday, november 8, 20147:30 am - 5:00pmsan diego convention centersan diego, cA

Dept. of Continuing Medical educationtaking Control of Your Diabetes1110 camino del mar, suite bdel mar, california 92014

held concurrently withthis CMe program is the

taking ContRol oF YoUR

DiaBeteSConFeRenCe & health FaiR

for YoUr patients withdiabetes and others interested

in learning about diabetes.for more information visit

www.tcoyd.org

Continuing Medical Education for Medical Professionals

Saturday, november 8, 2014san diego convention centersan diego, cA

continuing medical education for medical professionals

3. Lunch and LearnJoin Riverside Community Hospital for their annu-al Diabetes Seminar. The event includes physician speakers, a cooking demo, and much more!

November 8, 2014 11:00 am to 2:00 pmRiverside Community Hospital 4445 Magnolia Ave.Riverside, CA

For more info, call 951-788-3463.

4. Walk for a CureJoin the JDRF at one of their local JDRF Walks to benefit type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.

SoCal WalksNov 8: San Diego: Registration at 6:30 am. Starts at 8 am. Nov 9: Anaheim: Registration at 8:30 am. Starts at 10 am. Nov 15: Los Angeles: Registration at 8:00 am. Starts at 11 am.

More info at www.jdrf.org

7. WDD in RiversideCelebrate World Diabetes Day with RCDC by visiting our info booth at Riverside Plaza. We’ll be raising awareness in front of the movie theater!

November 14, 2014 4:00 pm to 8:00 pmRiverside Plaza3639 Riverside Plaza Dr.Riverside, CA 92506

For more info, visit rcdc.rchf.org

8. Care 4 a Healthy IE

Molina’s annual event provides FREE primary care, health screenings, dental, vision, and acupuncture services to the underserved and uninsured. Wristband required for services.

November 14 to 16, 2014 Times VaryNational Orange Show Events Center689 South “E” StreetSan Bernardino, CA 92408

More info at care4ahealthycommunity.org

11. Big Blue TestTake the Big Blue Test between October 20 and November 19 and a donation will be made on your behalf to nonprofit groups supplying life-saving supplies, services and education to people with diabetes.

October 20 to November 19Online

More info at:bigbluetest.org/take-the-big-blue-test/

12. Mind, Body & SoulJoin RCDC at the panel presentation titled “I Have Diabetes, But Diabetes Doesn’t Have Me!” as part of the Inland Empire Black Health Expo.

November 22, 20148:00 am to 4:00 pmRCDC Panel at 1:45 pmUC Riverside900 University Ave.Riverside, CA 92521More info at go.ucr.edu/bhe

Connect with RCDCon social media facebook.com/rcdc.rchf @RCDCDiabetes

Riverside Community Diabetes Collaborative’s FREE

Together We Can!Diabetes Wellness Program 2015If you have diabetes or are a caregiver to someone with diabetes, join us to learn how to manage the condition and lead a healthy, happy life!

• Diabetes Management Education Classes: Learn to eat well and feel your best with diabetes!

• Diabetes Mini-Series: Seminars in February, May and August with healthcare professionals debunking diabetes myths and discussing the connection between diabetes, nutrition, physical activity and emotional health.

• Monthly Cooking Classes: A registered dietitian will show how to make healthy, easy meals to help keep diabetes under control!

• Picture a Healthy You with Diabetes! Discover simple ways to overcome your diabetes hang-ups and make new friends while expressing yourself!

More information will be available atrcdc.rchf.org or by calling (951) 788-3471.

The Big Blue Test is a program of the Diabetes Hands Foundation that rallies communities to experi-ence the impact that small changes can have on their health. Taking the Big Blue Test is easy:

► If you have diabetes, test your blood sugar (If you don’t have diabetes, you don’t need to test!)

► Exercise for at least 14-20 minutes.► Test again (if you have diabetes), and► Share your experience on BigBlueTest.org or through the app for iPhone or Android.