WHO:
Dr. Bruce Bode, MD, FACE, is a diabetes specialist with the Atlanta Diabetes Associates and will be the keynote speaker at the Diabetes Association of Atlanta’s (DAA) 16th Annual Diabetes University. Dr. Bode has a special expertise and interest in insulin delivery and glucose sensing. He is the past president of the Georgia Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), and has served on the board of directors of the Atlanta chapters of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, the ADA, and Georgia Diabetes camps.

WHAT:
Diabetes University (DU) provides a day of affordable and accessible up-to-date diabetes education through a series of seminars. DU is designed to improve the quality of life for people affected by diabetes. DU also educates healthcare professionals and people who have friends and family with diabetes. A professional track for continuing education credit (CEU) on current trends and practices in diabetes education and management has been added to the event for the first time. More information on DAA and DU is available at www.diabetesatlanta.org

WHERE:
AmericasMart (Apparel Mart) Building 2 West, 230 Spring Street, Atlanta, GA 30303

When:
Diabetes Month on Saturday, November 14, 2009 – 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

10:15-10:30 a.m. Photo and Interview Opportunity - Dr. Bode will be available

Please note: DAA’s executive director, Carol Johnson Davis, will also be available to answer questions regarding the event.

Cost:
$15 (includes box lunch)

For full details on the event, visit http://www.diabetesatlanta.org/forms/2009patientregbrochure.pdf

Contact:
Lori Beard-Daily
Beard|Daily, Inc. – 404-870-9131

About Diabetes Association of Atlanta - www.diabetesatlanta.org
The Diabetes Association of Atlanta, Inc., was founded by Mrs. Ernest (Louise) Williams in 1952 as an all-volunteer support group for the parents of children with diabetes. Mrs. Williams continued as the volunteer executive secretary of the organization for 12 years. Under the guidance of Dr. Christopher McLoughlin, the group expanded to include adults and interested physicians and was incorporated in 1953.

Through the years, the Diabetes Association of Atlanta, Inc., has grown and emerged to be a full service agency committed to alleviating the medical, financial, and psychological impact that diabetes has on individuals and their families. The Diabetes Association of Atlanta, Inc. is one of the few nonprofit agencies in Atlanta that addresses the needs of people affected with diabetes through screening, quality comprehensive self-management education courses and medical assistance. The dedicated service of our effective staff has assisted these people in improving the quality of their lives.

The Diabetes Association of Atlanta, Inc. is primarily funded through the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

The Diabetes Association of Atlanta is not affiliated with the American Diabetes Association or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. All donations support our efforts in the 13 county area of Metropolitan Atlanta.