Are you a woman with diabetes?  Do you know a woman with diabetes? 

DON'T MISS this opportunity to treat yourself or your loved one to a life-changing weekend event!

Saturday, May 22- Sunday, May 23

Total estimated monetary value of participation in this Conference:

**ATTENDEES PAY ONLY $100**

IMPORTANT NOTICE: We're Sorry...Due to the overwhelming response for this Conference, registration is now FULL. We are currently planning more conferences to better serve our membership.  Until then, we can offer two options:

1) You can send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to be added to our Waitlist for this Conference

or

2) You can send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to be updated when registration for our next Conference is this series is open.  

WHAT IS WEEKEND FOR WOMEN?
DiabetesSisters (www.diabetessisters.org) and TCOYD (www.tcoyd.org) are nationwide non-profit organizations with similar missions of motivating and educating people with diabetes.  In 2010, we are partnering  to bring a unique, life-changing learning experience to women with diabetes.  The First Annual Weekend for Women Conference will begin at 5pm on Saturday, May 22nd (immediately following the TCOYD Conference) in Raleigh, North Carolina and end at 6pm on Sunday, May 23^rd. The Weekend for Women Conference will take place at Marriott City Center in downtwn Raleigh, North Carolina.  All participants will receive a single room at the hotel.   

Weekend for Women participants will attend educational sessions on gender-specific topics related to diabetes treatment and care (such pregnancy, body image, journaling, nutrition), speak one-on-one with other women who are living successfully with diabetes, receive unbiased information on the emergence of new equipment and medications, and learn new tactics for improving their mental and physical health.  Participants will also relax and rejuvenate on Saturday evening through one (1) complimentary session in the “Sweet Suite.”  To kick off the educational sessions on Sunday, the seated breakfast will feature an entertaining and inspirational speaker, who shares something from her own experience of living with diabetes. 

The Sweet Suite: Relaxation.  Rejuvenation.  Ready to LIVE with diabetes.  After a day of learning and exploration at the TCOYD Conference, women will relax and rejuvenate.  From the moment they walk in the door of the Sweet Suite, women will find themselves immersed in luxury.  Weekend for Women Sweet Suite services are focused on providing women with diabetes the personal attention they deserve from a team of highly trained professionals.  From the therapeutic touch of a skilled massage therapist to nourishing benefits of facials, the Sweet Suite offeres a variety of services to help women with diabetes enhance their personal well being.  Each participant will receive (1) complimentary session of her choice to be redeemed in the Sweet Suite between 5pm-10pm on Saturday evening.

WHY NORTH CAROLINA?

North Carolina welcomes you with charming historical towns, adventure and leisure, fabulous shopping and golf, and some of the kindest weather you'll ever meet. Unique experiences await you in each of NC's the three distinct regions, the mountains, the piedmont and the coast. You'll find Southern hospitality, friendly people and reasonable rates across the state.

AGENDA: Click here to read online or Download Agenda Here.

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION: Marriott City Center (next to the Raleigh Convention Center) 

OUT-OF STATE REGISTRANTS: If you are flying in town early or leaving late, DiabetesSisters has negotiated a discounted group rate of $99 + tax per night at the Marriott City Center.  If you would like to reserve a room for Friday night or Sunday night, please call the Marriott City Center directly at (919) 833-1120 and request the "DiabetesSisters Group Rate."

REGISTRATION: Weekend for Women Conference Registration Form

Scholarship: Scholarship Application Form  

COST: $100 (this fee includes a single room at the Marriott City Center on Saturday night, attendance at all WfW Conference sessions, one (1) free relaxation session in the Sweet Suite, dinner on Saturday night, breakfast and lunch on Sunday, and a Weekend for Women tote bag, t-shirt, and program)  The sponsors of this life-changing event are covering the remainder of the total cost of $515 per person!  Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors!  

We encourage you to check this page often or bookmark this page for updates on this exciting event.  You may visit Taking  Control Of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) our partner organization, for updates as well. 

Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to informing and empowering people with diabetes to become actively involved with their own health care.  TCOYD does this through live national conferences, local events, publications, online resources and their own educational television series.  Each year TCOYD has the opportunity to spark a new understanding and a new energy in thousands of people living with this disease.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: What if I live in the area and don't want to stay overnight at the hotel? 

Answer:  We certainly understand your desire to save money and/or spend more time with your family.  However, the theme of this Conference is to encourage you, as a woman with diabetes, to take time out for yourself.  You deserve a night to focus on taking care of your mental and physical health.  After all, this is the ONLY night out of the year that you will have the opportunity to socialize, share, "let your hair down", and learn from friends who are living with diabetes.  To encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity, everyone who registers for the Conference will receive a single room at the Marriott City Center hotel.  You are not required, but strongly encouraged, to stay at the hotel to fully engage yourself in the Conference and all it has to offer.  The price of registration will remain the same regardless of whether or not you stay overnight at the hotel.

Question: My daughter is 13 and has diabetes.  Can she attend this Conference?

Answer: We appreciate your enthusiasm about our Conference and your desire to provide educational resources for your daughter.  However, the atmosphere at this Conference will be one of good, clean adult fun among old and new friends.  Some may choose to consume alcohol on Saturday night while socializing with other women who are living with diabetes.  In addition, the topics discussed during the sessions, such as sex, pregnancy, and menopause will be geared toward a mature female audience.  As a result, we require Weekend for Women Conference attendees to be 18 years or older.  Diabetes Camp may be a good option for your daughter until she turns 18.  You can check the ADA website for camps in your area:  http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/parents-and-kids/ada-camps/

Question: When/where can we pre-register for the Weekend for Women Conference hosted by DiabetesSisters and TCOYD?

Answer: Registration will open the DiabetesSisters website on January 1, 2010 .  Please register as soon as possible to ensure your spot is reserved.  Reservations will ONLY be accepted for the first 100 registrants on a first come-first serve basis.  Since this is the first year for this monumental Conference, we have made a decision to restrict the number of attendees to ensure a rich experience for ALL attendees.

Question: What does the registration fee cover?

Answer: The registration fee covers your room at the Marriott City Center hotel, three meals, a relaxation session, a Weekend for Women Conference t-shirt and tote bag, your program/notebook for the Conference sessions, and attendance at all 6 educational sessions.

Question: The registration cost for the Weekend for Women Conference hosted by DiabetesSisters and TCOYD seems high to me.  Could it be lowered? 

Answer: Please consider what attendees receive in exchange for the registration fee.  If attendees were to purchase all of these things individually (hotel room at the new Marriott City Center, massage, 3 meals, Conference t-shirt and tote bag, 7 diabetes education sessions), the cost would be substantially higher than the registration fee.  As a result, the sponsors of this landmark event are subsudizing the remainder of the cost for attendees.  You may view the sponsors of this Conference at the bottom of this webpage.  

WEEKEND FOR WOMEN PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Brandy Barnes, MSW
Laura Ely
Jennifer Stallings, RD, CDE
Marci Williams
Loretta Alford
Wendy Smith
Camille Izlar, RD, CDE
Susan Chappell-Witt, CDE
Susan Totten, RD, CDE
Markee Flint
Megan Wilder
Dawn Paffenroth
Kelli Viscosi
 

Please email your questions and suggestions regarding the Weekend for Women Conference to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

CORPORATE SPONSORS 

We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of our corporate sponsors for their financial support and for their belief in DiabetesSisters. Without them, the Weekend for Women Conference would not be possible.

Diamond Level Sponsors 

Ruby Level Sponsors

Amethyst Level Sponsors