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b'Steven Edelman, M.D. Founder and Director, Taking Control of Your Diabetes Renowned Diabetes ExpertDr. 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, DavisSchool of Medicine, multiple Chief Resident\\u2019s 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\\u2019s 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.\\n\\xa0\\nKim Lyons Fitness Expert, Professional Trainer and Certified NutritionistWith over ten years of experience as a personal trainer, Kim Lyons \\u2013 former trainer on NBC\\u2019s hit show, The Biggest Loser \\u2013 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 \\u201cTake the Next Step\\u201d 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\\u2019s 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\\u2019s 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.'