Diabetes affects half a million people in the state of Arizona. Many are asking the same question: “Does anyone understand what it’s like to live with diabetes?” Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that has been educating and motivating diabetes communities in cities around the country since 1995, and they understand. TCOYD will be hosting their second conference in Tucson with an all-star cast of diabetes experts for a day that will ignite motivation, offer hope and change the life of anyone with diabetes!

Join TCOYD at the Tucson Convention Center on Saturday, February 23, 2013 from 9:00am – 5:00pm. Expect motivational, uplifting and informative presentations from leading diabetes experts, one-on-one advice from endocrinologists, diabetes educators, dietitians, pharmacists and personal trainers, along with workshops that include the most up-to-date information on diabetes care and self-advocacy in a variety of topics and formats.

SPACE IS LIMITED: pre-registration is recommended.

Registration fees: $15 per person ($10 per person for groups of 2 or more) on or before 12 noon PST Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Day-of event registration is $20 and begins at 7:30am at the Tucson Convention Center. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING TCOYD.

To register or to get more information, call 800.99.TCOYD (800.998.2693) or visit www.tcoyd.org.

Are you a medical professional? Consider registering for the “Making the Connection” program, a conference for medical professionals that runs in conjunction with the Taking Control of Your Diabetes Conference & Health Fair. Earn 7.25 CEU credits. For more information visit www.tcoydcme.org or call 888.229.6263.