DiabetesSisters and TCOYD Bring Together People With Diabetes at “Meet and Greet” Reception at TCOYD Conference and Health Fair in Raleigh, N.C.

Durham, N.C., March 12, 2009 – DiabetesSisters, whose mission is to empower women with diabetes by providing a network of peer support and education, will be co-hosting a reception with TCOYD (Taking Control of Your Diabetes) at the TCOYD Conference and Health Fair on May 2, 2009 at the Raleigh Convention Center.

The “Meet and Greet: A Celebration of Women with Diabetes” event will take place at the conclusion of the conference from 5pm to 6pm at the Raleigh Convention Center. All women with diabetes and their families are encouraged to attend. Guest speaker Bianca Jacobs will share her inspirational story of living as a woman with diabetes in today’s world - juggling career, family time, and preparing for figure bodybuilding competitions while also managing her diabetes. Refreshments will be served and there will be an opportunity for women with diabetes to socialize with other women in the local area who have diabetes.

“We are excited to team up with TCOYD. DiabetesSisters and TCOYD recognize that women with diabetes face unique challenges in their diabetes management. The Meet and Greet event makes the most of women’s inherent need to connect with others who are like them,” said Brandy Barnes, Founder and Executive Director of DiabetesSisters. “The TCOYD conference is not only informative and motivational, it is a great venue for people with diabetes to find support by connecting with others.”

TCOYD’s 8th conference in Raleigh is a full day event beginning at 8 a.m., and is for all men and women with diabetes, their loved ones, and those at risk. It will feature lectures by leading specialists about practical advice and developments in the treatment of diabetes, the complications of the disease, psychological barriers to controlling diabetes, prevention, nutritional issues, heart disease, dental health and much more. The Taking Control of Your Diabetes conference is a collaborative effort of health professionals from major institutions and clinics including the University of North Carolina Health Care, Duke University Medicine, and Raleigh Endocrine Associates. The American Diabetes Association and North Carolina Diabetes Prevention and Control, among many other agencies and organizations, have partnered with TCOYD to present this event. 2,000 participants are expected at this one-of-a-kind event. To register or get more information, call 800-998-2693 or visit http://www.tcoyd.org.

DiabetesSisters will also be an exhibitor at the conference.

About DiabetesSisters

DiabetesSisters is a Durham-based 501c3 non-profit health organization dedicated to empowering women with diabetes by providing a network of peer support and education to enhance their quality of life and physical health. The organization’s key initiatives include the International Diabetes Buddy Program, which matches members of similar ages and diabetes type via email and the Women’s Forum, where women can connect online to share their stories in a non-judgmental space. In addition, members have access to weekly and monthly blogs, the opportunity to engage with healthcare professionals who have diabetes themselves, a free medication/appointment reminder program, a monthly newsletter, and stores filled with items for women with diabetes. More information is available at http://www.diabetessisters.org.

About TCOYD

TCOYD is a California-based 501c3 diabetes education organization. This is the 105th in the national series of conferences that the not-for-profit has presented since 1995. More than 2000 participants are expected at this one-of-a-kind event. For more information, call 800-998-2693 or visit http://www.tcoyd.org.

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Kalyani Deshpande

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DiabetesSisters

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