Guam Diabetes Conference

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24^th Annual
Guam Diabetes Conference

Diabetes... The leading

Cause of Kidney Disease.

It's Free!

How Much? FREE for the public! GNA members seeking CEs hours are FREE, too! Only those non-GNA members seeking CEs hours would need to pay $15.00.
Date: Sunday, November 13, 2022 ChST (Guam time)
Time: Two Sessions, Morning and Afternoon. You can choose which one you prefer.
Event Location: Hilton Guam Resort & Spa
Availability: Open to the Public. Join Us!
Online Registration Deadline: November 6, 2022 at 5:00 PM
In-Person Registration Deadline: At the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa before start of conference on November 13, 2022.

***** The Guam Nurses Association will provide three (3) Continuing Education hours (CEs) to nurses and other allied health providers. *****

MORNING SESSION

Theme: Who Cares for Diabetes?
Date: Sunday, November 13, 2022
Emcees: Glynis Almonte, BSN, RN
Moderator: Alex Silverio, DPHSS

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7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Registration
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	National Anthem & Guam Hymn by Shirley Trinidad Invocation Welcome Remarks by Scott Duenas, GDA President Presentation of Resolution by the 36th Guam Legislature
8:30 AM- 9:30 AM	Dr. Melliza C. Young, MD, MSGH. CDCES National Assoc. of Chronic Disease Director/Pacific Chronic Disease Council NCD Collaborative. Topic: “Diabetes is Everybody’s Business.”
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM	Refreshment Break/ Health Screening (20 minutes)
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM	Dr. Karla Kristine Silverio-Fernando, MD, FPCP, FPCEDM St. Luke’s Medical Center, Philippines Topic: ”WhyShould We Care for Diabetes? Recognizing and Preventing Diabetic Complications.”
10:45 AM - 10:50 AM	Exercise Break by Yvonne Harris & Friends
10:50 AM -11:50 AM	Dr. Katherine Anne C. Banal, MD, FPCP, FPCEDM The Medical City, Philippines Topic: “Managing Diabetes: Medications and Monitoring.”
11:50 AM - 12:00 Noon	Closing Remarks/ Raffle Door Prizes by Ginny Caceres

AFTERNOON SESSION

Theme: Who Cares for Diabetes?
Date: Sunday, November 13, 2022
Emcees: Patrick Luces, DPHSS
Moderator: Dr. Yolanda Carrera, MD

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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Registration
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM	Welcome Remarks by Clara Peterson, GDA Vice-President
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM	Dr. Melliza C. Young, MD, MSGH, CDCES National Association of Chronic Disease Directors/Pacific Chronic Disease Council NCD Collaborative Topic: “Diabetes is Everybody’s Business”
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM	Refreshment Break/ Health Screening
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Dr. Karla Kristine Silverio-Fernando, MD, FPCP, FPCEDM St. Luke’s Medical Center, Philippines Topic: ”Why Should We Care for Diabetes? Recognizing and Preventing Diabetic Complications”
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM	Exercise Break by Yvonne Harris & Friends
3:40 PM - 4:40 PM	Dr. Katherine Anne C. Banal, MD, FPCP, FPCEDM The Medical City, Philippines Topic: “Managing Diabetes: Medications and Monitoring”
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM	Closing Remarks/ Raffle Door Prizes by Ginny Caceres

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