Lectures 2006 to 2009

Lectures and webinars given from 2006 through 2009

“Insulin Use and Exercise,” Invited Lecture, Capital Association of Diabetes Educators, Arlington, VA, October 13, 2009

“Safe and Effective Diabetes Management with Exercise,” Invited Lecture, “Endocrine Rounds,” Strelitz Diabetes Center at Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, August 5, 2009

“Diabetes, Exercise, and Kids: How to Prevent and Manage Blood Sugar Lows,” Invited Lecture, Camp Wanna Cure, Richmond, VA, July 21, 2009

“Healthy Eating and Exercise to Manage Type 2 Diabetes,” Vacation Bible School Class, Larchmont United Methodist Church, Norfolk, VA, June 29, 2009

“Diabetes and Aging: Effects of Exercise,” Discussion Co-Moderator, Exercise Interest Group, American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions, New Orleans, LA, June 6, 2009

“Effects of Exercise on Insulin Resistance,” Invited Lecture, "Exercise as Medicine," American Diabetes Association 69th Scientific Sessions, New Orleans, LA, June 5, 2009

“Importance of Physical Activity for the Vascular Amputee with Diabetes,” Invited Lecture, "Maximizing Function for Amputees: A Collaborative Approach," Eastern Virginia Medical School (in collaboration with Old Dominion University and the VA Medical Center), Norfolk, VA, May 2, 2009

“Writers' Workshop,” Invited Instructor for Harvard Medical School course, "Publishing Books, Memoirs, and Other Creative Non Fiction," Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, March 26, 2009

“Basics of Healthy Living: Nutrition and Fitness,” Invited Presentation, 4th Grad Assembly, Kingston Elementary School, Virginia Beach, VA, March 10, 2009

“Using Physical Activity to Help Manage Diabetes,” Invited Lecture, Diabetes Nutrition and Fitness Seminar at Fitness 24/7, Virginia Beach, VA, November 15, 2008

“The Secrets of Living Long and Well with Diabetes or Preventing It,” Invited Lecture, Williamsburg Landing Retirement Community Fitness Lecture Series, Williamsburg, VA, November 17, 2008

“Jump Start Your Client's Exercise Weight Loss Program,” Invited Lecture, Club Industry 2008 Conference and Expo," Chicago, IL, October 18, 2008

“Exercise in Diabetes and Obesity,” Invited Lecture, Club Industry 2008 Conference and Expo," Chicago, IL, October 17, 2008

“The Secrets of Living Long and Well with Diabetes or Preventing It,” Keynote Speaker, Soldiers Memorial Hospital, 10th Annual Health Professionals Day, Orillia, Ontario (Canada), September 26, 2008

“Using Physical Activity to Help Manage Diabetes,” Invited Lecture, Northeast Georgia Diabetes 101 Conference (sponsored by the Am. Diabetes Assoc.), Gainesville, GA, September 13, 2008

“Importance of Exercise in Diabetes and Obesity,” Webinar Lecture, Clinical Exercise Physiology Association, August 19, 2008

“Exercise in Diabetes and Obesity,” Invited Lecture, Kaiser-Permanente Symposium on "Exercise in Health and Disease," Laguna Hills, CA, July 25, 2008

“Secrets of Living Long and Well with Diabetes,” Invited Lecture, Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association North American Annual Conference, Toronto, Ontario (Canada), July 19, 2008

“Exercise, Aging, and Diabetes: The Importance of Exercise for Insulin Action,” Max K. Horwitt Memorial Lecture Distinguished Lectureship, 19th Annual Saint Louis University Summer Geriatric Institute, St. Louis, MO, June 3, 2008

“The Secrets of Living Long and Well with Diabetes or Preventing It,” Invited Speaker, Westminster-Canterbury Health and Fitness Day, Virginia Beach, VA, May 29, 2008

“Fitness Matters: Importance of Physical Activity in Preventing Diabetes,” Guest Speaker, London Bridge Baptist Church Temple Maintenance Class, Virginia Beach, VA, May 14, 2008

“The Secrets of Living Long and Well with Diabetes or Preventing It,” Keynote Speaker, Canadian Diabetes Association Annual "Live Smart Diabetes Expo," Vancouver, B.C. (Canada), April 19, 2008

Physical Activity in Diabetes Prevention and Control," Invited Video-Streamed Lecture Presenter, Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA), Washington, D.C., March 10, 2008

“Prevention and Control of Type 2 Diabetes in Youth,” Invited Presenter, Pediatric Grand Rounds, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Virginia Beach, VA, February 26, 2008

“Exercise, Insulin Action, and Diabetes Prevention and Control,” Invited Presenter, Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Virginia Beach, VA, January 22, 2008

“Diabetes and the Older Man,” Invited Presenter, SE Virginia Chapter of Prime Timers Worldwide, Norfolk, VA, January 20, 2008

“Physical Activity as a Key Part of Diabetes Management,” Keynote Speaker, Eastern Shore (of Virginia) Diabetes Coalition, Belle Haven, VA, November 7, 2007

“Exercise and Intensive Diabetes Therapy,” Invited Lecture, Central Virginia Association of Diabetes Educators, Richmond, VA, October 30, 2007

“Exercise and Intensive Diabetes Therapy,” Invited Lecture, Alaska Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Sitka, AK, July 20, 2007

“Exercise and Insulin Action: Why Physical Activity Matters in Diabetes Prevention and Control,” Keynote Address, Alaska Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Sitka, AK, July 18, 2007

“The Latest Research in Type 1 Diabetes: Exercise, Medications, and More,” Invited Lecture, Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association (DESA) North Amercian Annual Conference, Colorado Springs, CO, June 29, 2006

“Exercise and Insulin Action: Why Physical Activity is Essential to Diabetes Prevention and Control," Invited Keynote Lectures, ACSM’s Health & Fitness Summit & Exposition (11th Annual), Dallas, TX, March 22 and 23, 2007

“Exercise and Insulin Action: Why Physical Activity is Essential to Diabetes Prevention and Control," Invited Telepresenter, Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA), Teleconference 2:00-3:30 PM EST, March 15, 2007

“Physical Activity and Obesity and Diabetes Prevention,” Presentation, Legacy Health Lifestyle Association meeting at Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA, December 9, 2006

“Living Well and Being Fit with Diabetes, No Matter Your Weight” Library Lecture Series, The Strelitz Diabetes Institutes, Virginia Beach Central Public Library, November 15, 2006

“Healthy Eating Choices and Lifestyle Modifications” American Diabetes Association (Local) "Diabetes Care Day," Gethsemane Community Fellowship Church, Norfolk, VA, November 11, 2006

“Living Well and Being Fit with Diabetes, No Matter Your Weight,” Invited Lecture, Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) Conference & Health Fair, Virginia Beach, VA, October 28, 2006 

“How to Jump-Start Your Exercise/Weight Loss Program,” Invited Presentation, Sentara Hospital Virginia Beach Annual “SugarFest” Diabetes Health Conference, Virginia Beach, VA, October 14, 2006 

“Exercise and Intensive Diabetes Therapy,” Invited Lecture, State of Wyoming Diabetes Conference, Cheyenne, WY, September 14, 2006 

“Exercise and Busy Kids: Preventing and Managing Hypos,” Invited Lecture, Children with Diabetes national annual “Friends for Life” conference, Orlando, FL, July 21, 2006

"Exercise Effects on Skin Perfusion in Type 2 Diabetes," Invited Presentation, Supreme Assembly of the Amaranth Diabetes Foundation, Richmond, VA, June 25, 2006

“Exercise and Insulin Action: Why Physical Activity Is Essential,” Invited Lecture, Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association (DESA) Annual Conference, Raleigh, NC, May 19, 2006

“Nutritional Considerations for the Diabetic Strength and Endurance Athlete,” Invited Lecture, Joint International Society of Sport Nutrition (ISSN)-Old Dominion University Conference, "Nutrition for Strength and Endurance Athletes," Virginia Beach, VA, March 31, 2006

“Children with Type 2 Diabetes,” Invited Lecture, ADA 53rd Annual Advanced Postgraduate Course, San Francisco, CA, February 11, 2006