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Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Park, IL
Booth: 2001, 2107
You are invited to visit the Abbott Laboratories exhibit where
representatives will be on hand to answer your questions
regarding Meridia[R] (sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate)
C-IV Capsules and TriCor[R] (fenofibrate) Tablets.

Abbott Laboratories Inc., MediSense Products
Bedford, MA
Booth: 1801
Visit our exhibit and learn more about our advanced diabetes
management products: Precision .D.[R]--simple to
use to obtain accurate results. Precision Xtra[TM]--measures
both blood glucose and blood ketones with the added benefit
of new lighting features. MediSense Sof-Tact[TM]--a revolutionary
automated and integrated alternate site monitor
offering virtually painless testing.

Discover why MediSense[R] Precision[TM] products deliver accurate
results you can trust.

Alpco Diagnostics
Windham, NH
Booth: 89, 91
ALPCO Diagnostics offers over 325 immunoassay kits
encompassing a number of disciplines in the clinical
research and clinical diagnostic communities. Our Diabetes
Research product line consists of ELISA assays for the
quantitative determination of Human Insulin, C-peptide,
Proinsulin, Leptin, and IAA. Species-specific insulin kits are
offered for research models involving mice, rats, sheep,
porcine, and bovine. Our ultrasensitive formats for mouse
and rat insulin offer sample preservation by requiring as little
as 5 (I of sample per single determination. Additionally,
ALPCO offers a wide array of ELISA kits used in
Cardiovascular Research and Lipid/Protein Quantification
such as Oxidized LDL, Autoantibodies to Oxidized LDL,
Ultra-CRP, MPO, Endothelin, Cortisol, Corticosterone,
proANP and Nt-proBNP. Register to receive our full product
catalog, Immunoassay Kits Beyond the Ordinary.

Amylin Pharmaceuticals
San Diego, CA
Booth: 1641
Amylin Pharmaceuticals is committed to discovery, development
and commercialization of drugs for treating metabolic
disorders. Its lead drug candidate is an analog of the hormone
amylin (.org), which is co-secreted with
insulin and is missing or deficient in people with diabetes.
For information on the Amylin Pharmaceuticals pipeline, visit
.com.

Analox Instruments USA
Lunenburg, MA
Booth: 110
Instrumentation to measure glucose in whole blood, plasma
and serum. Instruments also measure lactate, B-hydroxybutyrate,
acetoacetate, urea, uric acid, glycerol, triglycerides,
ammonia, glutamine, pyruvate, cholesterol, alcohol and creatinine.
Sample volume 5ul to 25ul. Results printed 20 seconds
after sample injection. Reagents supplied in convenient
kits.

Anew International Inc.
Debary, FL
Booth: 118
We sell a product that we developed for the medical field 13
years age. Our product fills a need medical professionals
have. Dry, cracking cuticles and problem nails from continuous
hand scrubbing, alcohol use, and powder found in protective
gloves. We do not do manicures, we demonstrate our
product on one nail.

Animas Corporation
Frazer, PA
Booth: 1035
Animas's state-of-the-art insulin pump and ezSet infusion
system provides the highest level of safety, performance and
convenience. Our extensive customized education program
and ezManager software is designed to help our patients
successfully manage their diabetes. A long-term implantable
glucose sensor with no percutaneous wires is under development.

AstraZeneca
Wilmington, DE
Booth: 801
AstraZeneca produces a wide range of products that make
significant contributions to treatment options and patient
care. The company has one of the world's leading portfolios
to treat cancer and gastrointestinal disorders, in addition to
the areas of anesthesia, pain management, cardiovascular
disease, respiratory and central nervous system disorders.

AtCor Medical
West Ryde, Australia
Booth: 1648
AtCor Medical markets the newly approved SphygmoCor
diagnostic device. This non-invasive device allows you to
see, monitor and manage the key central processes driving
the cardiovascular risk in your diabetes patients.
SphygmoCor is a key new clinical tool for substantially
improving the efficacy of your blood pressure management
in diabetes patients.

Atherotech
Birmingham, AL
Booth: 401,403
Atherotech provides the VAP[TM] cholesterol test: a comprehensive
lipoprotein profile that identifies more people at risk
for heart disease. VAP optimizes the new NCEP ATPIII
guidelines by providing important lipopretein subclass information
on HDL, LDL, and triglyceride-rich lipids, such as
LDL pattern density and Lp(a). VAP also provides a direct-measured
LDL.

Aventis Pharmaceuticals
Bridgewater, NJ
Booth: 2201
You are cordially invited to visit the Aventis Pharmaceuticals
booth, featuring Amaryl[R] (glimepiride tablets) and Lantus[R]
(insulin glargine {rDNA origin} injection). Information on educational
materials including a new tool called
DiabetesWATCH will be available. Our sales representatives
will be happy to discuss this and other resources to benefit
your practice.

Bayer Corporation, Diagnostics Division
Tarrytown, NY
Booth: 1101
Bayer Corporation, Diagnostics Division will feature a wide
range of personal and professional diabetes management
products, including the latest Glucometer[R] DEX[R] 2 Diabetes
Care System. The DEX[R] 2 offers patients the convenience of
a 10-test sensor disc, making it the ideal system for testing
blood glucose at or away from home. The DEX[R] 2 captures
many improved features and a fresh new look. Glucometer
Elite[R] and Glucometer Elite[R]XL Diabetes Care Systems will
also be featured--proven to diabetes management software
with Data Wizard will be highlighted, which has an
"intelligent" data interpretation function.

Bayer Corporation, Pharmaceutical Division/
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
West Haven, CT
Booth: 2013
Bayer Corporation, Pharmaceutical Division and
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals recognize the impact of
Erectile Difficulties on patients and partners. Please visit our
scientific exhibit (booth #2013) where you as an attendee
can view several scientific posters related to this condition.

BD Consumer Healthcare
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Booth: 1000
BD is the diabetes healthcare industry leader in insulin injection
systems. The company also offers disease-management
programs for people with diabetes as well as healthcare
providers.

Berkeley HeartLab, Inc.
Burlingame, CA
Booth: 2431
Berkeley HeartLab, Inc. Personalized CAD Treatment
Management. The most discriminating LD/and HDL subclasses,
LDL-[.3]GGE[TM] and HDL-[.3]GGE,[TM] establish accurate
baseline determinations for ongoing therapy monitoring
through personalized treatment plans (diet, exercise, medication)
and Berkeley HeartLab's interactive compliance tool,
4myheart.

BIOBRAS .
Montes Claros, MG, Brazil
Booth: 1741
Diabetes care.

BioExpertise, Inc.
Springfield, MO
Booth: 342
BioExpertise, Inc. is a Silcon Valley-based IT company
whose mission is to provide knowledge management services
for use by biomedical professionals. BioExpertise has
created BioCritique, online educational forums which provide
current reviews of impact articles selected by premier
experts in a therapeutic area such as diabetes. Educational
slides, strategic links, and continuing education are offered.
The forums are free of charge thanks to the generosity of the
underwriting sponsor.

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Hercules, CA
Booth: 1349
For over 29 years, Bio-Rad has been at the forefront in
developing the world's most accurate and precise diabetes
testing products. Today, Bio-Rad offers a full range of innovative
HbA1c products for the clinical laboratories to the
physician office. For more information please visit our web
site at .. Bio-Rad will display diagnostic
equipment and educational materials

Biotest Systems Corporation
Taichung, Taiwan, .C.
Booth: 221
Entrust Strips and self-monitoring systems provides diabetic
additional diagnostic information at home. The advantages
of Entrust strips include lowest cost in the market, accurate
results, excellent precision, low sample size and short test
time. FDA certification is in process. Other Diabetic Control
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COMING SOON. Blackwell Publishing Malden, MA Booth: 2403 Blackwell Publishing is a leading international publisher in the area of science and medicine. Please stop by our booth for complimentary copies of our journals and visit our website .com for detailed information on all of our publications. Boston Medical Technologies Wakefield, MA Booth: 800, 802, 804 The Anscore[TM] Health Management System uses heart rate variability testing to detect autonomic nervous system dyfunction at an early stage, before external symptoms occur. Any medical professional can conduct this simple, non-invasive, reimbursed test and have reliable, reproducible results available for physician review in the office in about 15 minutes! Bristol-Myers Squibb Princeton, NJ Booth: 1623 Bristol-Myers Squibb welcomes you to San Francisco! We invite you to visit our exhibit and welcome the opportunity to meet our representatives to discuss the products and services we have to offer. Bristol-Myers Squibb Princeton, NJ Booth: 1129 Bristol-Myers Squibb and Sanofi Synthelabo welcome you to San Francisco! We invite you to visit our exhibit and welcome the opportunity to meet our representatives to discuss the products and services we have to offer. Bristol-Myers Squibb Princeton, NJ Booth: 1139 Bristol-Myers Squibb and Sanofi Synthelabo welcome you to San Francisco! We invite you to visit our exhibit and welcome the opportunity to meet our representatives to discuss the products and services we have to offer. CADRE (Council for the Advancement of Diabetes Research and Education) New York, NY Booth: 119, 120 The Council for the Advancement of Diabetes Research and Education (CADRE) is committed to reducing the devastating complications of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes through achievement of tight metabolic control To achieve this goal, CADRE provides health care professionals with scientific information and educational programs to enable them to manage and empower their patients with diabetes. Campbell Soup Company Camden, NJ Booth: 142 Campbell Soup Company is the world's largest maker and marketer of soup and a leading producer of juice beverages, sauces, biscuits and confectionery products. V8[R] 100% Vegetable Juice, providing more than a serving of vegetables in an 8-ounce serving, and Diet V8[R] Splash, sweetened with Splenda,[R] will be sampled at our booth. Can Am Care Corporation Waltham, MA Booth: 1123 Can Am Care Corp., formerly Inverness Medical is proud to be exhibiting at ADA this year. Can Am Care is a leading provider of diabetic ancillary products both branded and private label. We will continue our quality care portfolio while striving to enhance the lives of those with diabetes. Canon USA, Inc. Irvine, CA Booth: 1650 The Medical Products Division of Canon .A., Inc. offers its diabetic scoring module as an option to the Eye Q Imaging system. The system enables advanced ophthalmic imaging, analysis, databasing and communications. The Technology can be applied to diabetic screening at the single clinic or the nationwide screening level. Cell Robotics, Inc. Albuquerque, NM Booth: 134 The Home Use Lasette[R] is a laser finger perforator device for capillary blood draw. It eliminates the source of needle phobia by replacing the use of needles or lancets. By eliminating sharps, coupled with less initial pain and lingering soreness, it encourages timely testing of glucose for better monitoring compliance. Charles River Laboratories Genetic Models Wilmington, MA Booth: 2423, 2425 Charles River Laboratories Genetic Models offers disease-specific rat models for use in biomedical research. The ZDF (Zucker Diabetic Fatty) is a novel rat model that through genetic mutation and managed diet closely mimics human adult onset diabetes. Additional strain characteristics include insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, nephropathy, neuropathy, hyperphagia and periodontal disease. Manchester, MI Booth: 638 Children With Diabetes is the on-line community for parents, kids, adults, and families living with diabetes. Cholestech Corporation Hayward, CA Booth: 501 The Cholestech L D X[R] System CLIA Waived and now with ALT! The Cholestech L D X[R] System, an accurate and convenient point-of-care analyzer. It performs simultaneous test panels for Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides and/or Glucose and ALT that provide accurate results using one drop of untreated whole blood, with results in less than 5 minutes. CIEF (Consortium for Improvement in Erectile Function) Livingston, NJ Booth: 121 CIEF is a free membership organization comprised of health care providers specializing in erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment. The initiative promotes interactive communication among multidisciplinary clinicians and encourages a team approach to the management of ED by utilizing an array of certified CME/CE courses. Clinical Products Ltd. Longmeadow, MA Booth: 2419 EXTEND BAR,[TM] developed by leading endocrinologist Francine Kaufman, MD, is the only patent-protected snack that is clinically proven to reduce episodes of hypoglycemia for up to nine hours--without causing hyperglycemia. CME Corner Wrightstown, PA Booth: 336 The CME Corner center is a unique service of Medical Communications Media, Inc., and is intended to provide American Diabetes Association members with access to free CME self-learning CME Corner CD-ROMs. Demonstrations & free copies of the disc will be available at the exhibit. Colin Medical Instruments Corp. San Antonio, TX Booth: 332, 334 We recently developed an easy-use vascular profiling system to detect atherosclerosis at early stage. This device should help diabetic patients realize their stage of the disease and encourage them to recover from atherosclerosis. FDA 510(k) pending. Computerized Thermal Imaging Lake Oswego, OR Booth: 943 Computerized Thermal Imaging is a company in business to improve the quality of life through the development and deployment of thermal imaging and associated technologies. CTI develops and manufactures physiological imaging cameras as well as infrared light therapy used to promote blood flow, increase healing and decrease pain. Control Diabetes Services, Inc. Piano, TX Booth: 2427 Control Diabetes Services has established itself as a leader in face-to-face diabetes education and self-management training. We provide improved patient outcomes, medical costs reduction, member satisfaction, and assist with NCQA/HEDIS data requirements, We currently have approximately 165 sites in our national network of face-to-face educational providers (Dia-Net[R]) and serve approximately 50 million lives nationwide. Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents New Kent, VA Booth: 608 Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents' Diabetes Program provides a structured environment for medical supervision and treatment of underlying issues of medical non-compliance and inappropriate behaviors. The program helps patients learn healthy ways to live with their diabetes. CVS/pharmacy Brookline, MA Booth: 2200 CVS/pharmacy--America's largest pharmacy chain--CVS/pharmacy and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) have joined together and created a free rewards program for patients with diabetes. Taking ExtraCare of Your Diabetes. Program members receive 10% back by earning $5 Extra Bucks for every $50 they spend at CVS. They also will receive information about products that can help them take better care of themselves as well as a free quarterly magazine. All materials are published by the ADA. Cygnus, Incorporated Redwood City, CA Booth: 601 The GlucoWatch[R] Biographer is a prescription device that allows adults (aged 18 years and older) with diabetes to monitor their glucose levels automatically and non-invasively. It is approved by the FDA and will be made available in the . in 2002. Deltec, Inc. St. Paul, MN Booth: 843 Advanced Insulin Pumps and Infusion Systems Dermik Laboratories, Inc. Berwyn, PA Booth: 2041 Dermik Laboratories has built a strong, ongoing relationship with the medical community by providing products that treat skin and nail conditions. Key products include Penlac[TM] the first FDA approved topical Nail Lacquer for Onychomycosis, and Psorcon-e[R] Cream and Ointment for Steroid Responsive Dermatoses. Dermik has established a reputation as one of the very best companies in the industry, demonstrated in the quality of our products and by the dedicated efforts of Dermik employees around the world. Diabetes Health Monitor New York, NY Booth: 99 Diabetes Health monitor (English and Spanish editions) is an educational newsletter for patient education. The Diabetes English edition is distributed, by request, in the waiting rooms of more than 5,783 physicians and specialists and the Spanish edition is distributed in the offices of more than 7,460 physicians and specialists. Editorial topics are selected by a board of diabetetologists and are based on findings from the current medical literature. All articles focus on new developments in health areas of personal interest to individuals with diabetes. Diabetes Interview Fairfax, CA Booth: 1145 Diabetes Interview provides current and accurate information on diabetes by constantly searching for new ways to make it easier to deal with diabetes. We seek out the researchers and healthcare professionals who provide answers. Our goal is for all people with diabetes to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Diabetic Cooking Magazine Lincolnwood, IL Booth: 2429 Diabetic Cooking is the only magazine that deals exclusively with the food management side of diabetes control. Every issue features 50+ easy to make recipes, many with full color photos. It is published by Publications International, Ltd., the nation's leading cookbook publisher. They also publish Heart Healthy Cooking Magazine. Diagnostic Chemicals limited Oxford, CT Booth: 541 ImmunoDi,[R] the new CLIA Waived microalbumin urine test for the diabetes clinic, is the simplest way to identify patients exhibiting early signs of diabetic nephropathy. Place ImmunoDip in a urine sample, walk away and return after at least 3 minutes to read the indicator window like a pregnancy test. Disetronic Medical Systems, Inc. St. Paul, MN Booth: 1735 Disetronic ... insulin pumps and a whole lot more. We offer a variety of products and services that help people lead fuller, more enjoyable lives, by getting better control over their diabetes. Our line of precision insulin pumps is among the most advanced available. Small. Sleek. Sturdy. Simple to program. Editrice Kurtis Milan, Italy Booth: 136 Editrice Kurtis is a publishing house founded in 1973. It is present in the scientific debate with more than ten journals, particularly in the metabolic, obesity and diabetic areas. All its journals are quoted in the leading data bases. All papers are peer reviewed by experts and published on the journals. Eli Lilly and Company Indianapolis, IN Booth: 1113 Eli Lilly and Company is a global research-based pharmaceutical corporation dedicated to creating and delivering innovative pharmaceutical-based health care solutions that enable people to live longer, healthier and more active lives. EXHIBITCHEK Little Silver, NJ Booth: 130 EXHIBITCHEK is a specialized market research program designed to measure and improve the educational value of the exhibits at this meeting. We invite you to complete a brief survey, which will lead to more informative exhibits at future meetings. A small gift is offered for your participation. GlaxoSmithKline Philadelphia,PA Booth: 2023, 1817 GlaxoSmithKline is one of the world's leading research-based pharmaceutical companies with a powerful combination of skills to discover and deliver innovative medicines. Please visit our exhibit to learn more about our products and programs. Health Care Products, A Div of Hi Tech Pharmacal Amityville, NY Booth: 108, 109 Health Care Products is the world leader of OTC, HBA and nutritional items manufactured specifically for people with diabetes. The line includes Diabetic Tussin, the #1 sugar free cough medication; DiabetiSweet, the perfect sugar substitute for cooking and baking and DiabetiDerm, a moisturizing lotion for severly dry skin. Henry Schein, Inc. Melville, NY Booth: 96 Henry Schein, Inc. is one of the largest distributors of medical, surgical supplies and pharmaceuticals in the country. With our five distribution centers and over 60,000 items in stock, we boast a % fill rate. All orders received before 5 PM est are shipped the same day, with a free delivery on all orders over $100. You can shop around first, but Henry Schein guarantees you the best price, everyday, backed by our lowest price guarantee, if you find it at one of our competitors' at a better price, we will match their price, and, lock you into it for 60 days for re-orders. For the best in service, selection and value, call 1-800-772-4346, today. At Henry Schein, our #1 priority is you! Hodgson Mill, Inc. Effingham, IL Booth: 749 High Fiber * Whole Grain * Good Food * All Natural * No Preservatives Hodgson Mill offers a delicious and healthy alternative with a complete line of Whole Wheat Pastas, Whole Grain, Stone Ground Flours and Corn Meals, Organic Flours, Hot Cereals, Bread and Baking Mixes. .com. 800-525-0177 Hokanson Bellevue, WA Booth: 2435 Hokanson manufactures the ANS2000 for R-R Interval Measurement. The ANS2000 performs three teats of the cardiac autonomic nervous function: RR-Variation, Valsalva, and 30:15 Stand Test Our product will also includes instruments for noninvasive diagnosis of vascular disease including vascular Dopplers, plethysmographs, cuff inflators, and vascular cuffs. Home Diagnostics, Inc. Ft. Lauderdale, FL Booth: 1635 Home Diagnostics, Inc.'s Prestige Smart System[TM] provides an unmatched combination of accuracy, ease of use, and affordability to patients living with diabetes. The Prestige IQ[TM] blood glucose monitor delivers the largest display available, while delivering fast, accurate results. Humana Press Eagan, MN Booth: 116 Humana Press will display book and journals of interest to the ADA including Speding, Type I Diabetes in Clinical Practice. Hygeia Marketing Associates, Inc. West Caldwell, NJ Booth: 125 Hygeia Marketing Associates, Inc. is a medical marketing research company in its 16th year of service to the pharmaceutical industry. .-based physicians are invited to participate in marketing research studies and receive a gift, or enroll for future studies. Industry marketing researchers are welcome to inquire about our services. Hypertension Diagnostics, Inc. Eagan, MN Booth: 2413, 2415, 2417 The CVProfilor[R]--Early Detection of Vascular Disease The FDA-cleared CVProfilor[R] non-invasively measures large and small artery elasticity in five minutes. The CVProfilor[R] broadens your assessment of vascular disease to include teens and young adults by providing an early indication of underlying vascular disease. Visit us for a demonstration! Hypoguard Edina, MN Booth: 523 Hypoguard is a developer, manufacturer, and worldwide distributor of high-quality, cost-effective, in vitro diagnostics and related ancillary devices. These products are simple, convenient, and easy to use. They include blood glucose meters and test strips, safety lancets, standard lancets and lancing devices, urine test strips, and insulin infusion products. ICN Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Costa Mesa, CA Booth: 139 ICN Diabetes Care manufacturers Insta-Glucose[R] for the emergency treatment of hypoglycemia and NiteBite[R] TimedRelease Glucose Bars for the prevention of hypoglycemia. Make low blood sugar go away fast with Insta-Glucose. Make it stay away with NiteBite. Please visit our booth for samples and the latest information on diabetes-related hypoglycemia. iMetrikus, Inc. Carlsbad, CA Booth: 417 iMetrikus enables the acquisition and analysis of quality healthcare data through a unique, universal interface that uploads data from a broad range of health monitoring devices. With our focus on chronic conditions, we develop a secure personal health record that delivers highly targeted information on behalf of the patients, healthcare professionals, or business partners. Isis Research Plc Putney, London Booth: 2437 Pulse at Isis Research specialises in marketing research at conferences and have been conducting conference research for over 20 years. Isis Research is an independent Market Research agency specialising 100% in Healthcare Research. Pulse is pleased to be conducting research once again at the ADA and look forward to speaking with you. Isomalt Santa Cruz, CA Booth: 223 ISOMALT is a good-tasting sugar replacer (not an intense sweetener) that is used in candies, cookies, cough drops and other products. It does not promote tooth decay and does not significantly increase glucose or insulin levels. Our booth offers educational materials for your clients and other consumers. John Wiley & Sons New York, NY Booth: 115 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. publish an extensive range of books and journals in diabetes, including Practical Diabetes International and Diabetes Metabolism Research and Reviews. Come and visit us on stand no. 115 to collect your FREE journal samples and browse our full range of diabetes related books. Recent publications include Diabetic Nephropathy by C. Hasslacher, which focuses on the clinical relevance of this complication, while providing a solid grounding in current research. Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Piscataway, NJ Booth: 915 & Aisles Visit the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies to learn more about our innovative products and services from Ethicon, Inc.; LifeScan, Inc.; Ortho Biotech Products, .; Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.; Can-Am Care, and McNeil Nutritionals. Kos Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miami, FL Booth: 2235 The Company's lead product, Niaspan,[R] is an internally developed extended-release formulation of niacin for the treatment of cholesterol disorders. Its newest product, Advicor,[TM] is a single-tablet formulation combining the benefits of Niaspan[R] (extended-release niacin) and Iovastatin for the treatment of cholesterol disorders. KRONUS, Inc. Boise, ID Booth: 506 KRONUS[R] will be showcasing test kits for the serological measurement of autoantibodies to GA[.65], IA-2 and Insulin. Measurement of these autoantibodies has been shown to be extremely useful in the diagnosis and management of individuals afflicted with diabetes. Please visit our exhibit to learn more about these exciting new products and the complete KRONUS product line! Laclede, Inc./Biotene Rancho Dominquez, CA Booth: 340 Oral Care Products: Biotene Dry Mouth Toothpaste, chewing gum, mouthwash, Oral Balance Moisturizing Gel, Denture Grip, Fluoride Foam, Infadent, First Teeth Toothpaste Leach Technology Group:Hauser Inc./UMM Electronics Inc./ LRE Technology Partner GmbH Indianapolis, IN Booth: 2443, 2445 The Leach Technology Group is a world leader in outsourced medical device, development, manufacturing and repair services for the medical device marketplace. Members of Leach Technology Group are: Hauser Inc., Westlake Village, CA; UMM Electronics Inc., Indianapolis, IN; and LRE Technology Partner GmbH, Munich and Nordlingen, Germany. Liberty Medical Supply Port St. Lucie, FL Booth: 1043 Liberty Medical is America's recognized leader for direct to consumer diabetes testing products. Liberty provides a simple cost effective and convenient way for Medicare eligible seniors to obtain their diabetes testing supplies. Life Measurement, Inc. Concord, CA Booth: 317 The BOD POD[R] Body Composition Tracking System provides highly accurate measurements of body fat and lean body mass. Using a patented air displacement technology, the BOD POD provides valuable feedback and tracking on the effectiveness of nutritional programs. Testing is easy, safe, and fast (less than 5 minutes). LifeScan, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Company Milpitas, CA Booth: 823 LifeScan, Inc. a Johnson & Johnson company is dedicated to meaningful innovation in diabetes management. Committed to customer service and education, LifeScan is a leading manufacturer of blood glucose meters for people with diabetes. LINCO Research, Inc. St. Charles, MO Booth: 2407, 2409 LINCO Research, Inc. is a recognized leader and innovator of immunoassay kits and services for endocrinology research. LINCO has also established a leadership position in multiplex immunoassays, LINCOplex,[TM] for cytokines and endocrine hormones, using [.100] instrumentation. Our Bioanalytical Services subdivision provides contract assays including, LINCOplex,[TM]to clients worldwide. LipoScience, Inc. Raleigh, NC Booth: 2141 LipoScience, Inc. is pioneering medical applications of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. It's product, the NMR LipoProfile *, is helping physicians diagnose coronary heart disease risk and determining the most cost-effective therapeutic strategy for risk reduction. The revolutionary technology permits low cost, automated quantification of 15 different subclasses of LDL, HDL, and VLDL. Lippincott/Williams & Wilkins Medical Publishers Napa, CA Booth: 114 Lippincott/Williams & Wilkins publishes the very latest titles covering all specialties in medical and nursing books, journals and multimedia products. Logimedix Weston, FL Booth: 642 LOGIMEDIX is a national distributor that aims to coordinate patient care by providing a combination of diabetes supplies, insulin pumps and pump supplies, prescription drugs, and injectables to effectively meet the needs of people with diabetes and other chronic conditions. Maple Grove Farms of Vermont[R] St. Johnsbury, VT Booth: 138 Maple Grove Farms of Vermont,[R] makers of Cozy Cottage[R] Sugar Free Syrup. Sweetened with Splanda[R] end fortified with 6 vitamins and minerals. Tastes great and it's the healthier choice. Cozy Cottage isn't just for breakfast--add the great taste of maple to your favorite recipe. Free samples for diabetes educators. Martin Dunitz Publishers Philadelphia,PA Booth: 104 Building on two centuries' experience, Taylor & Francis has grown rapidly over the last two decades to become a leading international academic publisher. With offices in London, Brighton, Basingstoke and Abingdon in the UK, New York and Philadelphia in the USA and Singapore and Sydney in the Pacific Rim, the Martin Dunitz Publishers is a proud member of the Taylor & Francis Group whom publish over 750 journals and over 1,500 new books each year. Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., Publishers Larchmont, NY Booth: 137 Visit our booth and pick up a free sample copy of Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics, Journal of Women's Health and Gender-Based Medicine, Thyroid and other leading medical journals published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Mascot Metropolitan Inc. South San Francisco, CA Booth: 142A Titto[R] detail bag--award winning medically endorced business/ sample case, provides backsaving. No hip maneuverability. Matria Healthcare, Inc. Marietta, GA Booth: 1550 Matria Healthcare's Diabetes Self Care division provides nationwide diabetes services, which empower patients with diabetes to self-manage, their disease. Features of our service include convenient home delivery of a full-line of major manufactures' glucose monitoring devices and other diabetes testing supplies, diabetes medications, filing Medicare and other payors' claims, and 24 hour, 7 day-a-week access to a help-line and reminder calls for easy reordering, in selected markets we provide glucose monitor training by a Product Specialist. To refer a patient, call 1-800-928-8220. MB & Associates Evergreen, CO Booth: 122 M B Associates provides marketing research consulting to the medical device industries. We use innovative qualitative and quantitative methodologies to research opinions of physicians, nurses and patients. We offer a management-oriented approach to product development and marketing. McNeil Nutritionals Fort Washington, PA Booth: 913 Please visit our booth for the latest product information, patient literature and sampling of BENECOL[R] Spread,clinically proven to lower LDL-Cholesterol) and SPLENDA[R] (No Calorie Sweetner). Our representatives will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Mead Johnson Nutritionals Evansville, IN Booth: 1244 Mead Johnson Nutritionals welcomes you to the American Diabetes Association Scientific Session. We provide medical nutritional products for infants, children, and adults; and specialty formulas for patients having specific medical nutritional needs. We cordially invite you to visit our exhibit booth 1244 to discuss our featured products with our representatives. Medassist Group--Anodyne Therapy Systems Tampa, FL Booth: 143 Anodyne is an FDA-cleared, Medicare-reimbursed infrared therapy that has been clinically proven to increase local microcirculation and reduce pain in diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Published clinical studies demonstrate that increased perfusion to the nerves with Anodyne Therapy restores protective sensation, reduces pain and speeds healing of diabetic ulcers. MedGuard LLC Orlando, FL Booth: 92 MedGuard is the manufacturer for BathGuard. BathGuard is a waterproofing sleeve so patients may bath without compromising (or removing) PICC lines, IV's, Casts, Splints, wounds or dressings. There are two units, an arm unit and a leg unit. Diabetic patients may slip the unit over the appendage without touching the wound. Then the unit is sealed and the patient is able to bath without getting the appendage wet. Medical Monofilament Manufacturing Plymouth, MA Booth: 640 Manufacturer/distributor of a low cost diabetic foot screening sensory testing /10 gram monofilament. Easy to use for either the patient or health care provider. Consistently providing excellent service and products for our customers. Committed to meet your individual needs. Custom orders upon request. Monofilaments should be used in conjunction with ongoing physician care. Medtronic MiniMed Northridge, CA Booth: 1435 Founded on the dream of developing the world's first artificial pancreas, Medtronic MiniMed's mission is to advance solutions for the treatment of diabetes. We offer the most complete diabetes solution available, the Medtronic MiniMed system, consisting of our state-of-the art insulin pumps, the world's first continuous glucose sensor and an electronic data management system bringing it together, for an in-depth analysis of your insulin therapy. Merck Human Health West Point, PA Booth: 1835 We invite you to visit our exhibit featuring COZAAR * (Losartan Potassium); HYZAAR * (Losartan Potassium-Hydrochlorothiazide); and ZOCORa (Simvastatin). Inquiries about our professional, informational, and educational services are welcomed. Merck/Schering-Plough West Point, PA Booth: 2035 You are invited to visit Merck/Schering Plough booth, number 2035. Merisant Company--Equal[R] Sweetener Chicago, IL Booth: 634 Equal[R] sweetener provides people with diabetes with a greattasting alternative to sugar. Use Equal in beverages, on cereal and fruit and in delicious recipes to reduce calories and carbohydrates while still enjoying the sweet things you love. Metrika, Inc. Sunnyvale, CA Booth: 411 Metrika will demonstrate our pager-sized A1cNow[TM] Monitor. It is the first portable, single-use device to provide immediate access to quantitative hemoglobin A1c (HbA1 c) status--the "gold standard" indicator of diabetes management, without the time, high cost and complexity of reference labs or instrument-based systems. The device is FDA cleared, CLIA waived and approved for patient home use with a prescription. Mini Pharmacy--Sweet Expectations Prg Los Angeles, CA Booth: 141 Michigan Bean Commission St. Johns, MI Booth: 543 The Michigan Bean Commission promotes the consumption of dry edible beans for a healthy diet with recipes and nutritional information.... "Good Nutrition and Good Taste." Murray Sugar Free Cookies Battle Creek, MI Booth: 1222 Are you looking for great tasting sugar free snacks to recommend? America's favorite sugar free cookie--Murray Sugar Free--is the answer. Visit our booth and taste for yourself. National Diabetes Education Initiative[TM] Secaucus, NJ Booth: 300 The National Diabetes Education Initiative[TM] (NDEI[R]) is a multicomponent educational program for healthcare professionals caring for patients with type 2 diabetes. The NDEI[R] is sponsored by Professional Postgraduate Services,[R] a division of Physicians World/Thomson Healthcare and supported in part by an unrestricted educational grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc. and Eli Lilly and Company. National Library of Medicine Bethesda, MA Booth: 407 The National Library of Medicine is the world's largest medical library. From its website, ., NLM provides free access to PubMed, MEDLINEplus, , and other services for health professionals and consumers around the world. National Lipid Education Council Secaucus, NJ Booth: 301 Established in 1996, the National Lipid Education Council" (NLEC[R]) is a multidisciplinary panel of experts in the field of dyslipidemia. The primary focus of the NLEC initiative is to educate physicians and other healthcare professionals about the rationale for aggressive cholesterol-lowering therapy, specifically to achieve LDL-C targets, with emphasis on more aggressive action in undertreated high-risk groups. NEUROMetrix, Inc. Waltham, MA Booth: 140 NeuroMetrix features the NC-stat[R] Nerve Conduction Monitoring System. Designed for office use, the NC-stat offers highly accurate objective measurements used in the assessment of diabetic neuropathy, polyneuropathy and entrapment neuropathies. Please call our customer service department at 888-786-7287 for more information. Novartis Nutrition Minneapolis, MN Booth: 507 We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health and well being of consumers and patients--at home or in health care delivery settings--by fulfilling their nutritional needs. We offer the hightest quality medical nutrition products and services. Our Purpose: To improve lives; to extend lives; to save lives! Novartis Pharmaceuticals East Hanover, NJ Booth: 513 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation is proud to support the American Diabetes Association and to make available information on Starlix[R] (nateglinide). Novel Electronics, Inc. St. Paul, MN Booth: 2103 novel is quality in pressure distribution measurement and offers a variety of systems to allow maximum versatility in pressure measurement applications. From research institutions to medical clinics to private industry, novel manufacturers pressure measurement systems that are accurate and reliable for all testing requirements. Please visit .de for detailed information on the products offered by novel. Novo Nordisk New York, NY Booth: 111, 112, 113 Exhibit of black & white documentary photographs showcasing people with diabetes during the course of a typical day. Novo Nordisk A/S Denmark Booth: 623 Novo Nordisk is a focused healthcare company and the world leader in diabetes care. In addition, Novo Nordisk has a leading position within areas such as coagulation disorders, growth disorders end hormone replacement therapy. Novo Nordisk manufactures end markets pharmaceutical products and services that make a significant difference to patients, the medical profession end society. With headquarters in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 16,000 people in 68 countries and markets its products in 179 countries. For further company information visit .com. Product listing--info available at the booth. Insulin: NovoLogMix[R] 70/30; NovoLog.[R] OAD: Prandin.[R] Devices: Flexpen;[TM] InDuo;[[TM] InnoLet.[TM] Diabetes Services: NovoTrack;[TM] NovoNet.[TM] Novo Nordisk taro Sao Paulo, ., Brazil Booth: 1840 World leaders in diabetes care. Nutrition 21 Purchase, NY Booth: 93, 94 Nutrition 21 develops and markets clinically substantiated nutritional products that make a significant contribution to the health and well being of people. These clinically substantiated, highly efficacious chromiumbased ingredients are used in products formulated for: * Body Composition * Weight Loss/Management * Multi-vitamins * Sports Nutrition In addition to Chromax[R] chromium picolinate, Nutrition 21 markets a wide range of other mineral products, including but not limited to: * Diachrome[R]--chromium picolinate + biotin * Magnemax[R]--manganese picolinate * Selenomax[R]--high selenium yeast * Selenopure[R]--L-salenomethionine * Zinmax[R]--zinc picotinate Omron Healthcare Vernon Hills, IL Booth: 2405 Omron Healthcare is the leading supplier of home blood pressure monitors. At Omron, we are committed to providing advanced, high quality professional medical and home healthcare products. We dedicate ourselves to continuously maintain and improve our products to the benefit of both the professional medical community and consumers worldwide. Ortho Biotech Products, . Raritan, NJ Booth: 815 Ortho Biotech Nephrology, an established leader in the renal care community, is dedicated to providing valued services and support to help meet the many needs of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Ortho Biotech Products, . markets PROCRIT (Epoetin alfa) for the treatment of anemia in chronic kidney disease patients not on dialysis. Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical Raritan, NJ Booth: 1015 Our Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical representatives are prepared to discuss products and educational services of interest to your profession. Featured products are LEVAQUIN[R] tablets (levofloxacin) and LEVAQUIN[R] . (levofloxacin ./injection) and REGRANEX[R] (becaplermin) %. Owen Mumford Marietta, GA Booth: 2100 For over 50 years, Owen Mumford has been the world leader in the design and manufacture of products tailored for the diabetes community. Products for capillary lancing, insulin delivery, erectile dysfunction and eye care are developed with convenience and ease-of-use in mind. Diabetics all over the world recognize Owen Mumford as their ally in the fight against diabetes. PALCO Labs Inc. Santa Cruz, CA Booth: 124 Palco Labs, Inc. a medical device manufacturing company based in Santa Cruz, California, provides a complete line of diabetes accessory products. Palco's product line includes: auto-Lancet,[TM] Inject-Ease,[R] Insul-eze, Insul-Cap, Insul-Tray, Insul-Tote, EZ-Lets,[R] EZ-Lets[R] II, EZ-Vac, Load-Matic, and Swedish Formula. PerkinElmer Life Sciences Meriden, CT Booth: 106 PerkinElmer Life Sciences supplies products, services and technologies for functional genomics and proteomics, high throughput screening and drug discovery as well as for clinical screening. We offer the world's most comprehensive line of instrumentation and reagents for complete life sciences research solutions. PerkinElmer Life Sciences supplies the trusted Wallac, NEN and Packard BioScience brand products. Please stop by booth 106 and sea your complete solutions in action. Pfizer Inc New York, NY Booth: 1401 Please visit the Pfizer Inc, . Pharmaceuticals exhibit featuring: ACCUPRIL[R] (quinapril HCI), CARDURA[R] (doxazosin mesylate), GLUCOTROL XL[R] (glipizide), LIPITOR[R] (atorvastatin calcium), NORVASC[R] (amlodipine besylate), TIKOSYN[R] (dofetilide) VIAGRA[R] (sildenafil). PHI Enterprises, Inc. Garden Grove, CA Booth: 535 PHI Enterprises, Inc. markets high technology health care products to the diabetes industry. Platinum Performance, Inc. Buellton, CA Booth: 304, 306 The Platinum Bar was designed to speed healing after orthopedic surgery in 1996. Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr. credits the bar for helping him maintain stable blood glucose levels while training for the Olympics. Now the Platinum Bar is being researched for its potential benefits to diabetics. 3 Grams Omega-3 EFA's, Trace Minerals, Antioxidants, High Fiber, Chromium, BCAA's. Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. Indianapolis, IN Booth: 2401 Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. manufactures two Diabetic and Heart Disease Monitoring Systems. BioScanner 200[TM] and Cardio Chek[TM] Analyzers test for (blood) Ketone, Glucose, Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholestrol, and Triglycerides. The Cardio Chek[TM] can run a Lipid Panel Test Strip that performs Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides and a calculated LDL in one test strip. Positive Health Publications, Inc. Alpharetta, GA Booth: 126 Positive Health Publications, of the magazine DIABETES POSITIVE! PreClinOmics Inc. Indianapolis, IN Booth: 1949 PreClinOmics Inc. (PCO) is a contract research and pre-clinical testing organization which primarily conducts in vivo testing of drugs targeted for future therapeutic products in the treatment of diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases and their related complications. Primus Corporation Kansas City, MO Booth: 144 Primus Corporation is offering the NycoCard Reader II, a dual assay (HbA1c and micro-albumin) POC instrument designed for the small to moderate volume laboratories. This easy, fast test offers an attractive, affordable alternative to large chemistry analyzers. The Primus PDQ is a compact HPLC system that can be acquired as a stand-alone unit or with an auto-analyzer with a throughput of 2 minutes. The PDQ is ideal for central or satellite laboratories and clinics. Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals Cincinnati, OH Booth: 145 Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals is a division of The Procter & Gamble Company, a $40 billion global leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of a broad range of consumer goods. In prescription drugs, P&G is focusing on musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health, as well as anti-infective therapies. Quantimetrix Corporation Redondo Beach, CA Booth: 95 quantimetrix Corporation introduces the Lipoprint[TM] System, the first of its kind for measuring LDL subfrections. Rapid and cost effective results provide 12 cholesterol parameters including 1 VLDL, 3 midbands, 7 LDL]s, and 1 HDL Reports are color coded for ease of interpretation by both patients and physicians. Radiance International, Inc. Los Angeles, CA Booth: 105 We manufacture FDA-approved adjustable penile constriction devices, ERECXEL and ENHANCE, for penile venous leakage which is a highly common problem for diabetic men. Reliant Pharmaceuticals, LLC Liberty Corner, NJ Booth: 311 Reliant Pharmaceuticals, LLC, an emerging specialty pharmaceutical company, is dedicated to improving patient care by providing clinically proven, safe, and effective prescription therapies. The Company acquires, develops, and markets products to manage diseases affecting large sectors of the population --cardiovascular and gastrointestinal. These include Axid,[R] DynaCirc,[R] DynaCirc CR,[R] Lescol,[R] and Lescol[R] XL. Research Diets, Inc./BioDAQ New Brunswick, NJ Booth: 107 Research Diets manufactures purified diets for laboratory animals--both standardized and specifically-formulated to customer requirements--and will add test compounds. Available as pellets, powder, tablets, and water-suspendable/liquid. Our BioDAQ[R] division manufactures food hoppers that eliminate spilling and hoarding, and an automatic electronic lab animal food-intake and feeding behavior monitoring system. Roche Diagnostics, Corp. indianapolis, IN Booth: 1223 Roche Diagnostics, maker of Accu-Chek[TM] diabetes care products, invites you to see our enhanced line of blood glucose monitoring systems designed to fit every patients' needs and lifestyle. Also displayed are our practice management solutions, including the Accu-Chek Express (SM) System, Accu-Chek Compass[TM] software and Accu-Chek[TM] CAMIT[R] pro software. Accu-Chek[TM]--Live life. We'll fit in. Roche Laboratories Inc. Nutley, NJ Booth: 1423 Roche Laboratories Inc. is proud to be a part of the AAD's 62nd Scientific Sessions. We invite you to visit our exhibit where our representatives will discuss any questions you may have related to our pharmaceutical products. We also are interested in hearing about any issues of interest to you related to the health care industry in general. Ross Products Division Abbott Labs Inc. Columbus, OH Booth: 835 Our vision is to be the worldwide leader in providing superior and trusted nutritional and related healthcare products that advance the quality of life for people. Sankyo Pharma Parsippany, NJ Booth: 341 Please visit Sankyo Pharma, an innovator in cardiovascular therapies and marketers of WelChol[R] (colesevelam HCL), at booth 341. SAS Shoemakers San Antonio, TX Booth: 644 SAS Tripad[R] Comfort Walking Shoes, Free Time[TM] for women, and TimeOut[TM] for men, are deeper in the toe box than many shoes specifically designed for added depth. They are full-throated, but do not sacrifice hell fit. They can accommodate most orthotics or custom insoles. SLACK Incorporated Thorofare, NJ Booth: 129 SLACK Incorporated, an innovative information, education and management company, invites you to our booth. Pick up your free copy of TODAY IN CARDIOLOGY and HEM/ONC TODAY. Visit us and more than 30 of our medical publications online at . Slim Fast[R] Foods Company West Palm Beach, FL Booth: 320, 322 Slim Fast meal replacements provide an excellent tool to help patients learn more healthful eating habits. Clinical studies lasting for more than 4 years have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of Slim Fast to promote long-term weight loss and improvements in health. We invite you to sample our products and review our publications. Smith & Nephew, Inc. Largo, FL Booth: 500, 502 Smith & Nephew provides an extensive line of Skin and Wound Care Products for patients with diabetes. This year, we are pleased to announce the addition of Dermagraft,[R] a Human Fibroblast-Derived Dermal is an interactive therapy that heals more chronic diabetic foot ulcers and heals them faster than conventional therapy alone. Our skin and wound care products include, INTRASITE* GEL, ALLEVYN,* CONFORMANT2,[R] HYPAFIX* TAPE, PRIMPORE*, FLEXIGEL,[R] TRIPLECARE,[R] UNICARE,[R] NURSING CARE,[TM] OPSITE*IV 3000, NOSTING SKIN-PREP[R] and REMOVE[R] ADHESIVE REMOVER. Sooil/Dana Diabecars USA Metairie, LA Booth: 529 DANA Diabecare USA is proud to offer the DANA Diabecare[R] II insulin pump, the latest refinement of SOOIL Development Co., Ltd. technology. With over 40,000 users world-wide; easy, less expensive insulin pump therapy is now available in the United States. SpectRx Inc. Norcross, GA Booth: 935 SpectRx is developing a comprehensive family of high quality, innovative and convenient insulin delivery products that bridge the gap between syringes and pump therapy. Products included in the branded SimpleChoice family of infusion sets, compatible with all insulin pumps include; 30[degrees] soft insert, 90[degrees] soft insert with 360[degrees] rotating hub, and a state-of-the-art micro needle patch infusion set. SpectRx is also developing innovative diabetes products for glucose monitoring. Products include a prototype minimally invasive continuous glucose monitor that measures glucose in interstitial fluid that offer the promise of one day realizing the dream of an artificial pancreas, and a prototype single use monitor that measures glucose in interstitial fluid. Clinical results will also be discussed. Stat Medical Devices, Inc. North Miami, FL Booth: 131 Stat Medical Devices Inc is a manufacturer and distributor of innovative products which allow individuals to manage their diabetes with greater ease, comfort and safety. Our current product line is composed of uniquely innovative, yet, extremely, moderately priced lancets, lancing devices and other assistive devices. Private labeling and licensing are available. Syntron Bioresearch, Inc. Carlsbad, CA Booth: 405 EZ Scan Blood Glucose Monitoring System. The latest in biosensor technology. Easy to use and read, with results in only twenty seconds. Small and portable requiring blood sample with convenient time stamp, date stamp, and one-hundred test memory. Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc. Lincolnshire, IL Booth: 323 Advancing care together: two world-class pharmaceutical leaders fusing innovation with experience. Takeda Pharmaceuticals focused on research, development, and creation and Lilly, a world leader in pharmaceutical innovation. Together the Takeda/Lilly Alliance has joined forces to promote ACTOSa (pioglitazone HCI). Please stop by our booth for more information. Tanita Corporation Booth: 537, 539 Body composition analyzers and digital scales. TargetRx, Inc. Horsham, PA Booth: 545 Through its verified, physician-only website, TargetRx offers a convenient, rewarding forum for physicians to share their attitudes and beliefs with pharmaceutical companies via online surveys and other market research instruments. TargetRx also offers physicians the opportunity to receive cutting-edge medical information from opinion leaders on topics germane to their areas of expertise. Tekscan, Inc. South Boston, MA Booth: 504 Tekscan, Inc.'s F-Scan in-shoe system and the MatScan floor-based system combine biomeshanics with computer technology, revolutionizing the diagnostic process. With reel-time data, the systems can be used to determine the interaction of footwear with or without orthoses, to review gait abnormalities, and to evaluate the potential or result of surgery. The ANSAR Group Philadelphia,PA Booth: 2439, 2441 ANSAR presents non-invasive, real-time, heart rate variability-based autonomic nervous system monitoring. The ANX and FDA-cleared--is the only system that provides independent tests of sympathetic and parasympathetic functioning (reimbursable under CPT codes 95921 & 95922). Recommended for use with diabetic patients, for post-MI risk stratification, and other conditions. The Diabetes Network New York, NY Booth: 1224 Publishers of Practical Diabetology, Diabetes Self-Management and other publications for people with diabetes. The Jackson Laboratory Bar Harbor, ME Booth: 132 The Jackson Laboratory is a world leader in mammalian genetics research. The independent facility maintains over 2,300 mouse strains that enable worldwide research into diseases including cancer, and diabetes. The Jackson Laboratory trains present and future scientists through professional courses and conferences year round. The Office of Minority Health Resource Center Rockville, MD Booth: 98 The Office of Minority Health Resource Center (OMHRC) is your one-stop source for the latest health information on issues facing minorities. OMHRC offers FREE database searches, publications, mailing lists, and information referrals. To receive or publications and other FREE minority health resources join our mailing list by contacting us at 1-800-444-0472 or visiting our website at .gov TheraSense, Inc. Alameda, CA Booth: 1237 TheraSense manufactures the virtually pain-free, revolutionary FreeStyle[TM] Blood Glucose Monitoring System and will introduce this year a comprehensive diabetes management handhold tool, the FreeStyle Tracker System. Both systems allow people to test on a variety of test sites with minimal pain due to the world's smallest sample, just 1/3 of a microliter. Thermogenic Imaging N. Billerica, MA Booth: 135 Thermogenic Imaging, the company that "measures the heat of life," manufactures ultra sensitive infrared imaging systems for cellular or whole animal imaging. This new technology provides a fast, non-invasive, easy-to-use, surrogate assay to study the potency, efficacy, kinetics and toxicity of drug actions in cells, organs and animals. The RxFiles Corporation Nokomis, FL Booth: 127 The Intelligent Dosing System (IDS) and the Multi-Agent Intelligent Dosing System (MAIDS) are proprietary Computer Decision Support Systems for Dosing that optimizes single or multi drug therapies and more rapidly achieve desired therapeutic goals and are compatible with all existing operating platforms, including Palm and WinCE. Timm Medical Technologies, Inc. Eden Prairie, MN Booth: 1950 Timm Medical Technologies offers diagnostic and treatment products for urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction including the Osbon ErecAid[R] vacuum therapy system, the Dacomed RigiScan[R] rigidity assessment system and Dura-II[TM] positionable penile prosthesis, the Timm C3[R] male external continence device and StepFree[TM] vaginal weights. Topcon Medical Systems, Inc. Paramus, NJ Booth: 808 At ADA 2002, Topcon will display its innovative TRC-NW6S Telemedicine System. The system incorporates the latest advances in digital imaging software with Topcon's non-mydriatic retinal camera to assemble an easy-to-use color fundus screening package. The system is ideal for diabetic retinopathy screenings and the most practical tool for the evaluation of ocular disease. Vasomedical, Inc. Westbury, NY Booth: 324, 326 Vasomedical, Inc. manufactures and distributes EECP[R] external counterpulsation systems for the noninvasive treatment of intractable angina. EECP[R] therapy improves perfusion within ischemic areas of the myocardium by promoting the development of collateral circulation. For most patients, short-term and long-term benefits include reduced anginal pain, increased functional ability, and improved quality of life. . Saunders/Mosby/Churchill Livingstone/Butterworth-Heinemann Elsevier Science--Health Science Division Philadelphia, PA Booth: 2101 . Saunders, Mosby, Churchill Livingstone and Butterworth-Heinemann, a combined premier worldwide medical and health science publishing company under the umbrella of Elsevier Science Health Science Division, present our newest titles. Please visit our booth to see a complete selection of our publications including books, periodicals and software. Woodward Laboratories, Inc. Los Alamitos, CA Booth: 103 The "Simple As ABC, Always Be Clean[TM] Hand Hygiene Program[c] is a comprehensive curriculum for educating teachers, students and families and incorporates Woodward's HandClens[R] Alcohol-Free Instant Hand Sanitizer when time or washing facilities are not available. the program teaches proper hand washing technique, the importance of hand washing to prevent transmission of germs and the relationship between germs and illnesses. Wyeth/Monarch Pharmaceuticals St. Davids, PA Booth: 211 Please visit the Wyeth exhibit and learn more about Altace[R] (ramipril), a product which should prove valuable in your practice. NOT-FOR-PROFIT EXHIBITORS AirLifeLine Minneapolis, MN Booth: 102 Product Category: Non-Profit, Patient Services AirLifeLine is the oldest and largest national volunteer pilot organization in the nation. For more than 24 years, AirLifeLine has helped to ensure equal access to healthcare and improve the quality of life by facilitating free air transportation for thousands of people in need. For more information, call (877) AIR LIFE. American Association of Clinical Endocrinology Jacksonville, FL Booth: 206 Product Category: Non-Profit The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) is a professional medical organization devoted to the enhancement of the practice of clinical endocrinology. American Association of Diabetes Educators Chicago, IL Booth: 210 Product Category: Non-Profit, Education, Educational Materials AADE is the professional association dedicated solely to the needs of diabetes educators by providing continuing education opportunities, publications, and resources to assist in career development. Members are nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, exercise specialists, doctors, and social workers that specialize in teaching people with diabetes the self-management skills needed for a healthier life. American Board for Certification in Orthotic and Prosthetics, Inc. Alexandria, VA Booth: 200 Product Category: Non-Profit, Orthotics & Prosthetics The American Board for Certification (ABC) was established in 1948, the largest and most experienced credentialing organization for orthotic and prosthetic practitioners and facilities in the United States. The ABC has adopted rigorous education, clinical and testing requirements for providers of O&P services and the highest organizational and safety standards available in the profession. American Board of Internal Medicine Philadelphia,PA Booth: 204 Product Category: Non-Profit, Certification ABIM staff will available to describe Board activities and policies. They will be prepared to answer questions regarding certification and recertification in Internal Medicine and its subspecialties such as Endorinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. A variety of complimentary Board publications will be available. American Optometric Association Alexandria, VA Booth: 208 Product Category: Non-Profit, Vision/Eye Care The American Optometric Association's exhibit will provide patient education and resource materials for clinicians, health educators and other providers. Materials will emphasize importance of annual dilated eye exams for diabetic patients. American Podiatric Medical Association Bethesda, MD Booth: 224 Product Category: Non-Profit, Educational Materials, Footcare/Footware The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) is a 10,500 member professional association dedicated to promoting the availability of quality and cost-effective foot and ankle care services. APMA provides patient and physician information on the prevention and treatment of foot and ankle problems. Aurora Ministries Bredenton, FL Booth: 218 Product Category: Non-Profit FREE service: Providing the Bible on audio cassettes to your patients who are no longer able to read regular print because of visual impairment or a physical limitation that prevents the use of books. Free sets given to you so that you may show eligible patients what they can receive. 64 languages available. Canadian Diabetes Association Toronto, ON Booth: 226 Product Category: Non-Profit The Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) promotes the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy. CDA has two professional sections, Clinical & Scientific Section and Diabetes Educator Section. Membership in the sections has been designed to provide a forum for sharing information among healthcare professionals. Division of Diabetes Translation Atlanta, GA Booth: 100 Product Category: Non-Profit Division of diabetes Translation at the Centers Of Disease Control and Prevention is the leading federal agency for translating diabetes research findings into community level programs which reduce morbidity, mortality and the cost associated with diabetes. European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Duesseldorf, Germany Booth: 222 Product Category: Non-Profit The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) was founded in Montecatini, Italy in 1985. The aims of the Association are to encourage and support research in the field of diabetes, to rapidly diffuse acquired knowledge and to facilitate its application. IDF Paris 2003 Brighton, France Booth: 203 Product Category: Non-Profit The 18th International Diabetes federation Congress, IDF Paris 2003, will be held at Le Palais des Congres, Paris, France from 24-29th August 2003. IDF Paris 2003 will incorporate an innovative programme encompassing Basic Research/Clinical Research and Care, Healthcare and Life with Diabetes, presented by a host of internationally distinguished speakers, plus an extensive exhibition. A unique opportunity to meet and share ideas, opinions, and ambitions. International Diabetes Center Minneapolis, MN Booth: 220 Product Category: Non-Profit, Computer/Software, Education, Educational Materials, Patient Services, Publications, Research International Diabetes Center develops and disseminates practical, research-based diabetes care and education solutions to national and international customers. Products and services include clinical guidelines, educational curriculums and materials, professional and patient programs, implementation training, and more. International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Brussels, Belgium Booth: 228 Product Category: Non-Profit International Diabetes Federation--The Global Advocate for People with Diabetes. Joslin Diabetes Center Boston, MA Booth: 202 Product Category: Non-Profit, Clinical Research, Educational Materials, Impotence Treatment, Patient Services, Professional Services, Publications, Vision/Eye Care Established in 1898, Joslin Diabetes Center is an internationally recognized diabetes treatment, research education institution affiliated with Harvard Medical School and headquartered in Boston, MA. Clinical programs include the popular Diabetes Outpatient Intensive Treatment (DO IT) Program, a three-and-a-half day program designed to instruct and empower people with diabetes to better manage the disease. Other clinical services include internal medicine/endocrinology, ophthalmology, nephrology, pediatric endocrinology, pregnancy, mental health, nutrition, and exercise physiology. Joslin has affiliated treatment facilities at more than 20 locations from coast to coast. Joslin offers a Disease Management Program as well as educational programs for health professionals, patients and corporations. Joslin publishes books, videos and other educational materials that are available online at .. For more information about Joslin, visit our Web site at .org. National Diabetes Education Program Bethesda, MD Booth: 230 Product Category: Non-Profit, Educational Materials, Publications The National Diabetes Education Program is a federally sponsored initiative, involving public and private partners, to improve the treatment and outcomes for people with diabetes, to promote early diagnosis, and ultimately, to prevent the onset of diabetes. National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) Bethesda, MD Booth: 232 Product Category: Non-Profit, Educational Materials, Publications NDIC is an information and referral service of the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, one of the National Institutes of Health. A central information resource on the prevention and management of diabetes, the clearinghouse responds to inquiries, develops and distributes publications, and provides referrals to diabetes organizations. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Bethesda, MD Booth: 225, 227 Product Category: Non-Profit, Publications the Division of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases at the NIDDK-NIH provides research funding and support for basic and clinical research in the areas of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and other metabolic disorders. DEM also provides funding for the training and career development of individuals committed to academic and clinical research careers in these areas. North American Association for the Study of Obesity (NAASO) Silver Spring, MD Booth: 216 Product Category: Non-Profit, Publications, Research NAASO is the leading scientific organization in North America dedicated to the science of obesity research, treatment and management. NAASO is committed to encouraging research, advocating for treatment reimbursement and to keeping the scientific community and public informed of new advances, as obesity becomes more widely recognized as a disease. Pharmacy Council on Diabetes Education (PCDE)/Pharmacists Planning Service, Inc. (PPSI) San Rafael, CA Booth: 201 Product Category: Non-Profit, Education Pharmacists Planning Service, Inc. (PPSI) is a nonprofit public health, consumer, pharmacy education organization which specializes in awareness, prevention and consumer education programs-diabetes education and prevention programs-stroke, smoking cessation, women's health, Great American Smoke-Out (GAS), Poison Prevention, National Condom Week, Cholesterol Education, Arthritis, Allergies, Pharmacy Council on Children's Health--Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) along with Children's Vision Care, etc. Please check out our new website: .org Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine San Francisco, CA Booth: 101 Product Category: Non-Profit, Educational Materials Doctors and laypersons working together for compassionate and effective medical practice, research and health promotion. TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Milwaukee, WI Booth: 234 Product Category: Non-Profit, Educational Materials TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is the oldest, non-profit, non-commercial weight loss support group with over 235,000 members worldwide. For a chapter near you, call 1-800-932-8677 or visit the TOPS website, .com. AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION NON-PROFIT EXHIBITORS American Diabetes Association Diabetes Camping & Community Based Youth Programs Louisville, KY Booth: 207 Product Category: Non-Profit The American Diabetes Association Community Based Youth Program are growing and exploring new activities to serve young people with diabetes and their families. Camps, serving over 10,000 young people, remain the focal point. Visit us to see the tools available to help start or strengthen a program in your area. American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Program Alexandria, VA Booth: 212 Product Category: Non-Profit, Education To promote quality diabetes self-management education for people with diabetes, the American Diabetes Association endorses the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education. To support this goal, the Education Recognition Program assesses whether applicants meet the National Standards. To find out what is new in the Education Recognition Program, visit Booth 212. National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Washington, DC Booth: 214 Product Category: Certification/Recognition, Other--Quality Improvement Are you Recognized yet? The National Committee for Quality Assurance/ADA Diabetes Provider Recognition Program is a voluntary program allowing individual physicians, medical groups, health plans, or health systems to demonstrate that they provide quality care to people with diabetes. Please visit us at booth 214 in the Exhibit Hall to learn the benefits of Recognition. EXHIBITORS BY BOOTH NUMBER Alpco Diagnostics 89, 91 MedGuard LLC 92 Nutrition 21 93, 94 Quantimetrix Corporation 95 Henry Schein, Inc. 96 The Office of Minority Health Resource Center 98 Diabetes Health Monitor 99 Division of Diabetes Translation 100 Woodward Laboratories, Inc. 103 Martin Dunitz Publishers 104 Radiance International Inc. 105 PerkinsElmer Life Sciences 106 Research Diets, Inc./BioDAQ 107 Health Care Products, A Div of Hi Tech Pharmacal 108, 109 Analox Instruments USA 110 Novo Nordisk 111, 112, 113 Lippincott/Williams & Wilkins 114 John Wiley & Sons 115 Humana Press Inc. 116 Anew International Inc. 118 CADRE (Council for the Advancement of Diabetes Research and Education) 119, 120 CIEF (Consortium for Improvement in Erectile Function) 121 MB & Associates 122 PALCO Labs Inc. 124 Hygeia Marketing Associates, Inc. 125 Positive Health Publications, Inc. 126 The RxFiles Corporation 127 SLACK, Inc. 129 EXHIBITCHEK 130 Stat Medical Devices Inc. 131 The Jackson Laboratory 132 Cell Robotics, Inc. 134 Thermogenic Imaging 135 Editrice Kurtis 136 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., Publishers 137 Maple Grove Farms of Vermont 138 ICN Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 139 NEUROMetrix, Inc. 140 Mini Pharmacy--Sweet Expectations Program 141 Campbell Soup Company 142 Mascot Metropolitan, Inc. 142A Medassist Group--Anodyne Therapy Systems 143 Primus Corporation 144 Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals 145 Wyeth/Monarch Pharmaceuticals 211 Biotest Systems Corporation 221 Isomalt 223 National Diabetes Education Initiative[TM] 300 National Lipid Education Council 301 Platinum Performance, Inc. 304, 306 Reliant Pharmaceuticals, LLC 311 Life Measurement, Inc. 317 Slim Fast[R] Foods Company 320, 322 Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc. 323 Vasomedical, Inc. 324, 326 Colin Medical Instruments Corp. 332, 334 CME Corner 336 Laclede Inc./Biotene 340 Sankyo Pharma 341 BioExpertise, Inc. 342 Atherotech 401, 403 Syntron Bioresearch, Inc. 405 National Library of Medicine 407 Metrika, Inc. 411 iMetrikus, Inc. 417 Smith & Nephew, Inc. 500, 502 Cholestech Corporation 501 Tekscan, Inc. 504 KRONUS, Inc. 506 Novartis Nutrition 507 Novartis Pharmaceuticals 513 Hypoguard 523 Sooil/Dana Diabecare USA 529 PHI Enterprises, Inc. 535 Tanita Corporation 537, 539 Diagnostic Chemicals Limited 541 Michigan Bean Commission 543 Target Rx 545 Cygnus, Incorporated 601 Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents 608 Novo Nordisk A/S 623 Merisant Company--Equal[R] Sweetener 634 638 Medical Monofilament Manufacturing 640 LogiMedix 642 SAS Shoemakers 644 Hodgson Mill, Inc. 749 Boston Medical Technologies 800, 80, 2804 AstraZeneca 801 Topcon Medical Systems, Inc. 808 Ortho Biotech Products, . 815 LifeScan, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Company 823 Ross Products Division Abbott Labs Inc. 835 Deltec, Inc. 843 McNeil Nutritionals 913 Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies 915 & Aisle SpectRx 935 Computerized Thermal Imaging 943 BD Consumer Healthcare 1000 Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical 1015 Animas Corporation 1035 Liberty Medical Supply 1043 Bayer Corporation, Diagnostics Division 1101 Eli Lilly and Company 1113 Can Am Care Corporation 1123 Bristol-Myers Squibb 1129 Bristol-Myers Squibb 1139 Diabetes Interview 1145 Murray Sugar Free Cookies 1222 Roche Diagnostics, Corp. 1223 The Diabetes Network 1224 TheraSense, Inc. 1237 Mead Johnson Nutritionals 1244 Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. 1349 Pfizer Inc 1401 Roche Laboratories Inc. 1423 Medtronic MiniMed 1435 Matria Healthcare, Inc. 1550 Bristol-Myers Squibb 1623 Home Diagnostics, Inc. 1635 Amylin Pharmaceuticals 1641 AtCor Medical 1648 Canon USA, Inc. 1650 Disetronic Medical Systems, Inc. 1735 BIOBRAS . 1741 Abbott Laboratories Inc., MediSense Products 1801 Merck Human Health 1835 Novo Nordisk Laro 1840 PreClinOmics Inc. 1949 Timm Medical Technologies, Inc. 1950 Abbott Laboratories 2001, 2107 Bayer Corp., Pharmaceutical Div./GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals 2013 GlaxoSmithKline 2023, 1817 Merck/Schering-Plough 2035 Dermik Laboratories, Inc. 2041 Owen Mumford 2100 . Saunders/Mosby/Churchill Livingstone/ Butterworth-Heinemann Elsevier Science-- Health Science Division 2101 Novel Electronics, Inc. 2103 LipoScience, Inc. 2141 CVS/pharmacy 2200 Aventis Pharmaceuticals 2201 Kos Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2235 Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. 2401 Blackwell Publishing 2403 Omron Healthcare 2405 LINCO Research 2407, 2409 Hypertension Diagnostics, Inc. 2413, 2415, 2417 Clinical Products Ltd. 2419 Charles River Laboratories Genetic Models 2423, 2425 Control Diabetes Services, Inc. 2427 Diabetic Cooking Magazine 2429 Berkeley HeartLab, Inc. 2431 Hokanson 2435 Isis Research Plc 2437 The ANSAR Group 2439, 2441 Leach .: Hauser Inc./UMM Elec. Inc./ LRE Tech. Partner GMBH 2443, 2445 NOT-FOR-PROFIT EXHIBITORS BY BOOTH NUMBER Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine 101 AirLifeLine 102 American Board for Certification in Orthotic and Prosthetics, Inc. 200 Pharmacy Council on Diabetes Education (PCDE)/ Pharmacists Planning Service, Inc. (PPSI) 201 Joslin Diabetes Center 202 IDF Paris 2003 203 American Board of Internal Medicine 204 American Association of Clinical Endocrinology 206 American Optometric Association 208 American Association of Diabetes Educators 210 North American Association for the Study of Obesity (NAASO) 216 Aurora Ministries 218 International Diabetes Center 220 European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) 222 American Podiatric Medical Association 224 National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 225, 227 Canadian Diabetes Association 226 International Diabetes Federation (IDF) 228 National Diabetes Education Program 230 National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) 232 TOPS Club, Inc. (fake Off Pounds Sensibly) 234 AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION NON-PROFIT EXHIBITORS American Diabetes Association Diabetes Camping & Community Based Youth Programs 207 American Diabetes Association, Education Recognition Program 212 National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) 214 EXHIBITORS BY CATEGORY Clinical Research Alpco Diagnostics 89, 91 Analox Instruments USA 110 CADRE (Council for the Advancement of Diabetes Research and Education) 119, 120 Charles River Laboratories Genetic Models 2423, 2425 LipoScience, Inc. 1241 National Library of Medicine 407 PerkinsElmer Life Sciences 106 SpectRx 935 Computers/Software Bayer Corporation, Diagnostics Division 1101 iMetrikus, Inc. 417 National Library of Medicine 407 PerkinsElmer Life Sciences 106 Roche Diagnostics, Corp. 1223 The RxFiles Corporation 127 Diagnostic Equipment Abbott Laboratories Inc., MediSense Products 1801 Alpco Diagnostics 89, 91 Analox Instruments USA 110 AtCor Medical 1648 Bayer Corporation, Diagnostics Division 1101 Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. 1349 Biotest Systems Corporation 221 Canon USA, Inc. 1650 Cholestech Corporation 501 Colin Medical Instruments Corp. 332, 334 CVS/pharmacy 2200 Hokanson 2435 Home Diagnostics, Inc. 1635 Hypoguard 523 LifeScan, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Company 823 Medical Monofilament Manufacturing 640 Metrika, Inc. 411 NEUROMetrix, Inc. 140 Novel Electronics, Inc. 2103 PerkinsElmer Life Sciences 106 Primus Corporation 144 Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. 2401 Quantimetrix Corporation 95 SpectRx 935 Timm Medical Technologies, Inc. 1950 Topcon Medical Systems, Inc. 808 Dietary Products Campbell Soup Company 142 Clinical Products Ltd. 2419 Health Care Products, A Div of Hi Tech Pharmacal 108, 109 Hodgson Mill, Inc. 749 Maple Grove Farms of Vermont 138 Mead Johnson Nutritionals 1244 Merisant Company--Equal[R] Sweetener 634 Murray Sugar Free Cookies 1222 Novartis Nutrition 507 Platinum Performance, Inc. 304, 306 Ross Products Division Abbott Labs Inc. 835 Slim Fast[R] Foods Company 320, 322 DME Disetronic Medical Systems, Inc. 1735 Liberty Medical Supply 1043 LogiMedix 642 Matria Healthcare, Inc. 1550 Medassist Group--Anodyne Therapy Systems 143 MedGuard LLC 92 Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. 2401 Stat Medical Devices Inc. 131 Education Blackwell Publishing 2403 CADRE (Council for the Advancement of Diabetes Research and Education) 119, 120 638 CIEF (Consortium for Improvement in Erectile Function) 121 Control Diabetes Services, Inc. 2427 CVS/pharmacy 2200 Diabetic Cooking Magazine 2429 Matria Healthcare, Inc. 1550 National Diabetes Education Initiative" 300 National Lipid Education Council 301 Novo Nordisk A/S 623 The Jackson Laboratory 132 Educational Materials BD Consumer Healthcare 1000 Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. 1349 Blackwell Publishing 2403 CADRE (Council for the Advancement of Diabetes Research and Education) 119, 120 CIEF (Consortium for Improvement in Erectile Function) 121 CME Corner 336 CVS/pharmacy 2200 Isomalt 223 Matria Healthcare, Inc. 1550 Michigan Bean Commission 543 National Diabetes Education Initiative [TM] 300 National Lipid Education Council 301 Roche Diagnostics, Corp. 1223 The Office of Minority Health Resource Center 98 Footcare/Footware Anew International Inc. 118 Medassist Group--Anodyne Therapy Systems 143 MedGuard LLC 92 Novel Electronics, Inc. 2103 PALCO Labs Inc. 124 PHI Enterprises, Inc. 535 SAS Shoemakers 644 Imaging Devices Thermogenic Imaging 135 Topcon Medical Systems, Inc. 808 Immunoassay Kits Alpco Diagnostics 89, 91 Diagnostic Chemicals Limited 541 KRONUS, Inc. 506 LINCO Research 2407, 2409 PerkinsElmer Life Sciences 106 Impotence Treatment CIEF (Consortium for Improvement in Erectile Function) 121 FALCO Labs Inc. 124 Platinum Performance, Inc. 304, 306 Timm Medical Technologies, Inc. 1950 Insulin Aventis Pharmaceuticals 2201 Eli Lilly and Company 1113 Novo Nordisk A/S 623 Insulin Delivery Animas Corporation 1035 BD Consumer Healthcare 1000 Disetronic Medical Systems, Inc. 1735 Hypoguard 523 Liberty Medical Supply 1043 LogiMedix 642 Medtronic MiniMed 1435 Novo Nordisk A/S 623 Owen Mumford 2100 PALCO Labs Inc. 124 Sooil/Dana Diabecare USA 529 SpectRx 935 Stat Medical Devices Inc. 131 Insulin Cooling PALCO Labs Inc. 124 InVitro Diagnostics Diagnostic Chemicals Limited 541 Laboratory Animal Products and Services Research Diets, Inc./BioDAQ 107 Laboratory Research Alpco Diagnostics 89, 91 Analox Instruments USA 110 Charles River Laboratories Genetic Models 2423, 2425 KRONUS, Inc. 506 LipoScience, Inc. 1241 Laboratory Services Atherotech 401, 403 Berkeley HeartLab,Inc. 2431 PreClinOmics Inc. 1949 Lancets BD Consumer Healthcare 1000 Can Am Care Corporation 1123 Cell Robotics, Inc. 134 Home Diagnostics, Inc. 1635 Hypoguard 523 LifeScan, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Company 823 Owen Mumford 2100 PALCO Labs Inc. 124 Stat Medical Devices Inc. 131 Market Research EXHIBITCHEK 130 Hygenia Marketing Association, Inc. 125 sis Research Plc 2437 Leach .: Hauser Inc./UMM Elec. Inc./ LRE Tech. Partner GMBH 2443, 2445 MB & Associates 122 TargetRx Medical Devices Animas Corporation 1035 Biotest Systems Corporation 221 Boston Medical Technologies 800, 802, 804 Cell Robotics, Inc. 134 Cholestech Corporation 501 Computerized Thermal Imaging 943 Cygnus,Incorporated 601 Deltec, Inc. 843 Disetronic Medical Systems, Inc. 1735 Hokanson 2435 Hypertension Diagnostics, Inc. 241, 324, 152, 417 Hypoguard 523 LifeScan, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Company 823 Medassist Group--Anodyne Therapy Systems 143 NEUROMetrix, Inc. 140 Novel Electronics, Inc. 2103 Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. 2401 Radiance International Inc. 105 SpectRx 935 The ANSAR Group 2439, 2441 The RxFiles Corporation 127 TheraSense,Inc. 1237 Vasomedical, Inc. 324, 326 Monitors Abbott Laboratories Inc., MediSense Products 1801 Bayer Corporation, Diagnostics Division 1101 CVS/pharmacy 2200 Cygnus, Incorporated 601 Home Diagnostics, Inc. 1635 Liberty Medical Supply 1043 Omron Healthcare 2405 Roche Diagnostics, Corp. 1223 SpectRx 935 Tanita Corporation 537, 539 TheraSense, Inc. 1237 Oral Care Products Health Care Products, A Div of Hi Tech Pharmacal 108, 109 Laclede, Inc./Biotene 340 Orthotics & Prosthetics MedGuard LLC 92 Patient Services Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents 608 Matria Healthcare, Inc. 1550 Novo Nordisk A/S 623 Pharmaceuticals Abbott Laboratories 2001, 2107 Amylin Pharmaceuticals 1641 AstraZeneca 801 Aventis Pharmaceuticals 2201 Bayer Corp., Pharmaceutical Div./GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals 2013 BIOBRAS . 1741 Bristol-Myers Squibb 1623 Bristol-Myers Squibb 1129 Bristol-Myers Squibb 1139 Dermik Laboratories, Inc. 2041 Eli Lilly and Company 1113 GlaxoSmithKline 2023, 1817 ICN Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 139 Kos Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2235 LogiMedix 642 Merck Human Health 1835 Merck/Schering-Plough 2035 Novartis Pharmaceuticals 513 Novo Nordisk Laro 1840 Ortho Biotech Products, . 815 Pfizer Inc 1401 Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals 145 Reliant Pharmaceuticals, LLC 311 Roche Laboratories Inc. 1423 Sankyo Pharma 341 Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc. 323 Wyeth/Monarch Pharmaceuticals 211 Pre-Clinical Research Research Diets, Inc./BIODAQ 107 Publications Blackwell Publishing 2403 Diabetes Health Monitor 99 Diabetes Interview 1145 Diabetic Cooking Magazine 2429 Editrice Kurtis 136 Humana Press Inc. 116 John Wiley & Sons 115 Lippincott/Williams & Wilkins 114 Martin Dunitz Publishers 104 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., Publishers 137 Michigan Bean Commission 543 Positive Health Publications, Inc. 126 The Diabetes Network 1224 The Office of Minority Health Resource Center 98 . Saunders/Mosby/Churchill Livingstone/ Butterworth-Heinemann Elsevier Science-- Health Science Division 2101 Recruitment CADRE (Council for the Advancement of Diabetes Research and Education) 119, 120 CIEF (Consortium for Improvement in Erectile Function) 121 Research CADRE (Council for the Advancement of Diabetes Research and Education) 119, 120 Charles River Laboratories Genetic Models 2423, 2425 Skin Care Anew International Inc. 118 Can Am Care Corporation 1123 CVS/pharmacy 2200 Health Care Products, A Div of Hi Tech Pharmacal 108, 109 MedGuard LLC 92 PALCO Labs Inc. 124 Woodward Laboratories, Inc. 103 Specialty Reference Lab LINCO Research, Inc. 2407, 2409 Syringes BD Consumer Healthcare 1000 Can Am Care Corporation 1123 CVS/pharmacy 2200 Vitro Diagnostics Biotest Systems Corporation 221 Diagnostic Chemicals Limited 541 PerkinsElmer Life Sciences 106 Primus Corporation 144 Wound Care Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents 608 Medassist Group--Anodyne Therapy Systems 143 MedGuard LLC 92 Novartis Nutrition 507 Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical 1015