Aug 30, 2010
Steven Edelman, M.D.
Founder and Director, Taking Control of Your Diabetes Renowned
Diabetes Expert
Dr. Edelman, who has been living with diabetes since the age of 15,
is the founder and director of Taking Control of Your Diabetes
(TCOYD), a not-for-profit 501(c)3 diabetes education organization
founded in 1995. Committed to promoting education, motivation, and
self-advocacy for people living with diabetes, Dr. Edelman has
become a local, national and international leader in diabetes
treat- ment, research, and especially education. He champions the
cause of patient advocacy and has dedicated his life to helping
people with diabetes live healthier lives.
Dr. Edelman currently serves as Professor of Medicine in the
Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism at the University
of California, San Diego, and the Veterans Affairs Healthcare
System of San Diego. He is also the director of the Diabetes Care
Clinic VA Medical Center and the editor of the journals Insulin and
Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy.
Dr. Edelman received his MD from the University of California,
Davis where he was valedictorian. His postgraduate training
included a residency in internal medicine at UCLA-San Fernando, a
clinical fellowship in diabetes and metabolism at The Joslin
Clinic, a fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism at the Lahey
Clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts, and a research fellowship in
diabetes and metabolism at the University of California, San Diego.
Dr. Edelman is certified in internal medicine and metabolism,
diabetes, and endocrinology.
A highly sought public speaker for both professional and lay
audiences, Dr. Edelman has given over 1,000 lectures around the
globe and appears frequently on television, including the TCOYD-TV
educational series. He has written numerous books and over 200
publications, including articles and abstracts that have been
published in such journals as American Journal of Physiology,
Diabetes, and Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Dr.
Edelman is a reviewer for several journals, including Annals of
Internal Medicine, Journal of Clinical Investigation, and Journal
of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. His honors include
valedictorian of his medical school graduating class, the
Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of California,
Davis
School of Medicine, multiple Chief Resident’s Teacher of the Year
Awards from the University of California, San Diego, the Humanism
in Medicine Award from the University of California, San Diego, and
the American Diabetes Association’s 2009 Outstanding Educator in
Diabetes Award.
Dr. Edelman is married to Dr. Ingrid Kruse, a podiatrist who
specializes in diabetes foot problems. They have two daughters,
Talia and Carina.
Kim Lyons Fitness Expert,
Professional Trainer and Certified Nutritionist
With over ten years of experience as a personal trainer, Kim Lyons
– former trainer on NBC’s hit show, The Biggest Loser – has quickly
become an icon in the health and fitness arena. Armed with a
positive attitude and a winning smile, she has inspired a nation to
achieve their goals of living a happy, healthy lifestyle. She chose
to become involved in the “Take the Next Step” program because of
her commitment to helping others do more and achieve their
potential through modest exercise and emotional support.
With a unique combination of proper nutrition and effective
exercise programs, Kim has helped inspire a nation to live a
healthier lifestyle. Kim understands the psychological and
practical barriers facing those starting a new activity program,
and offers simple strategies to help anyone understand their
potential, and build their confidence to help get back to doing
what matters most to them.
Kim has years of experience training people who have diabetes and
who suffer from painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and has
recently partnered with Start Fitness Now to release a series of
three workout DVDs targeted to people with Type 2 diabetes.
Kim’s first book, Your Body, Your Life, published by Sterling, made
a strong appearance on all major book store shelves in January
2008. She is also featured in the best-selling Biggest Loser
Cookbook, The Biggest Loser Fitness Program, and The Biggest Loser
Workout DVDs.
Kim has been featured on leading broadcast programs and print
publications including The Today Show, Access Hollywood, ET, Larry
King Live, The Insider, MTV, Extra, People Magazine, TV Guide, US
Weekly, Los Angeles Times, Self, Allure, Woman’s World, Muscle and
Fitness, and many more. She has written dozens of fitness and
nutrition articles for publications world wide, and is unique in
bringing in the often neglected emotional coaching that goes hand
in hand with the workout and nutritional aspects of achieving
ultimate health.
Kim attended Colorado State University, where she graduated with a
degree in Human Development. Shortly after graduating, she took a
more serious approach to weight training while battling her own
weight issues. Her life-changing experience prompted her to attend
the National Academy of Sports Medicine where she became a personal
trainer. Kim is also a certified nutritionist.
She segued into fitness competitions and quickly won national and
international titles. In 2002, she earned her International
Federation of Body Building and Fitness (IFBB) Pro card, marking
her place as one of the top fitness competitors in the world.
Kim is currently working on her state of the art, grip free,
resistance band training system, a complete DVD workout series, and
her next book.