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Diabetes Asia 2014 Conference

 
  June 02, 2014  
     
 
National Diabetes Institute NADI, Malaysia
2014-10-16 until 2014-10-19



Scientific Programme*

 

Plenary Topics:

 

1.    Adiponectin, Diabetes and Diabetic Complications 

Speaker: Professor Karen Siu Ling Lam, Hong Kong

2.    Innovations in New Treatments and Technologies in Diabetes Care 

Speaker: Professor Sten Madsbad, Denmark

3.    Newer Insulin Formulations-Are They Better than Currently Available Human Insulins? 

Speaker: Professor Geremia B. Bolli, Italy

4.    30 years after DCCT: What Have We learned?

Speaker: Professor John M. Miles, USA

5.    New Insights Into Prevention of CVD in Diabetics 

Speaker: Professor Donald John Chisholm, Australia

6.    Genetics, Epigenetics and Diabetes  

Speaker: Professor Lee-Ming Chuang, Taiwan

7.    Implementing Diabetes Clinical Guidelines in the Real World

Speaker: Professor Z. Sehnaz Karadeniz, Turkey

8.    Diabetes in the Information Age  

Speaker: Professor Andrew D. Morris, UK

9.    New Targets for Treatment and Prevention of Type 1 Diabetes 

Speaker: Professor Geremia B. Bolli, Italy

10. Current Diabetes Management: Challenges and Unmet Needs    

Speaker: Professor Limei Liu, China   

Symposium Themes/Topics include:

 

Theme 1: Diabetes in Asia

Topics: 1.1 Mutations of KCNJ11 Gene in Chinese Unknown MODY Gene (MODY-X)’s

       Families 

 1.2 Quality of Life of Diabetics in Malaysia  

 1.3 Unique Feature of Asian T2DM: Strategy for Treatment

Theme 2: Diabetes in Pregnancy

Topics: 2.1 Diet in Gestational Diabetes for Asians

           2.2 Weight Gain and Pregnancy Outcomes: What is the Evidence?

           2.3 Glucose Control in Diabetic Pregnancy: A Practical Approach

           2.4 Intrauterine Programming for Diabetes

 

Theme 3: Emerging Risk Factors of Type 2 DM

Topics: 3.1 The Link Between Sleep Dysfunction and Diabetes

           3.2 Importance of Nutrition in the Prevention of Diabetes

           3.3 Are Chronic Stress & Psychological Traits Also to Blame?

 

Theme 4: Novel Complications of Diabetes

Topics: 4.1 Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: Are the Neurons Dying?

           4.2 Periodontal Disease in Diabetics: Implications for Control and Complications  

           4.3 NAFLD: Cause or Effect?

 

Theme 5: Off-Target Effects of Medications in Diabetes: Should We Worry?

Topics: 5.1 Insulins and Cancers

           5.2 DPP IV Inhibitors and Heart Failure

           5.3 ACE-I/ARBs and New Diabetes

 

Theme 6: Alternative and Complementary Therapies in Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes

Topics: 6.1 Plant Insulins?

           6.2 Chinese Traditional Medicine for Diabetes 

           6.3 Mind-Body Medicine: Role of Meditations to Prevent and Treat Diabetes

 

Theme 7: Diabetes in Community

Topics: 7.1 Managing Diabetes in Health Clinics in Malaysia

 7.2 Peer Support Program for Diabetics: Experience from Hong Kong

 7.3 Delivering Integrated Care in the Community 

Theme 8: Inhibitors for Diabetes

Topics: 8.1 Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV (DPP-IV) Inhibitors 

           8.2 Inhibiting Glucose Transporters (SGLT2 Inhibitors)

           8.3 Novel Inhibitors in Development

 

Theme 9: New Surgery Options for Diabetes

Topics: 9.1 Curing Type 2 Diabetes by Gastric Bypass Surgery 

           9.2 Stem Cell Therapy

           9.3 Surgical Treatment of the Diabetic Foot 

 

Theme 10: Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Diabetes

Topics: 10.1 Diet for People with Diabetes: Low Carb or Low Fat?

           10.2 Exercise-Mimetics: A Pill for Exercise?

           10.3 Weight Loss for Obese Diabetics: Practical Tips

 

Theme 11: Controversies in Management of People with Diabetes

Topics: 11.1 Use of Anti Platelets in Diabetics Revisited

 11.2 New Guidelines on Blood Pressure Control: What is the Optimal Levels and  

        What Drugs?

           11.3 Blood Glucose Control: Is This Still Worth Pursuing?

                   

Theme 12: Lesson from Recent Clinical Trials on Diabetes

Topics: 12.1 ORIGIN: Preserving Beta Cells?

           12.2 LOOK AHEAD: Why No Reduction in CV Risk

           12.3 ADVANCE: A Way Forward to Achieve BG Targets?

           

Special Lectures Sponsored by:

1. AstraZeneca Sdn Bhd

2. Novartis Corporation (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

 

Sponsored Main Symposiums by:

1. sanofi–aventis (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. 

2. Eli Lilly (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

3. Novo Nordisk Pharma (M) Sdn Bhd

4. Alliance of BI-Lilly

5. Boehringer Ingelheim (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

 

Lunch Symposiums Sponsored by:

1. Merck Sharp & Dohme (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

2. Servier Malaysia Sdn Bhd

 

Breakfast Symposium Sponsored by:

1. Cambridge Weight Plan (Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei)

 

Meet The Experts Sessions:

 

1. Type 1 Diabetes: Options for More Effective Management

2. Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: Sharing Experience from Across the Global

3. Chronic Complications of Diabetes: Managing Diabetics with CKD and IHD

 

 
 
Organized by: National Diabetes Institute
Invited Speakers:
1. Professor Andrew D. Morris, UK
 
2. Professor Chaicharn Deerochanawong, Thailand

3.    Professor Donald John Chisholm, Australia

4.    Professor Geremia B. Bolli, Italy

5.    Professor Karen Siu Ling Lam, Hong Kong

6.    Professor Lee-Ming Chuang, Taiwan

7.    Professor Limei Liu, China

8.    Professor Ma Teresa P. Que, Philippines

9.    Professor Sten Madsbad, Denmark

10. Professor Z. Sehnaz Karadeniz, Turkey

 
Deadline for Abstracts: August 31, 2014
 
Registration:

Registration fee covers admission to all NADI Conference sessions and trade exhibition, Conference materials, Conference lunches and tea/coffee breaks.  The fees are as follows:

International Delegates                                              Local Delegates (subsidised rates)

Registration

Early Bird Before

July 31, 2014

After

July 31, 2014

Delegate

RM850

RM950

Postgraduate Student*

RM800

RM900

Paramedic /

Allied Health

RM800

RM900

 

Registration

Early Bird Before

July 31, 2014

After

July 31, 2014

Delegate

USD400

USD500

Postgraduate Student*

USD350

USD450

Paramedic /

Allied Health

USD350

USD450

* Official endorsement from institution is required.

 

Please register early to enjoy “Early Bird” discount for registration.

 

Registration fee should be made payable to:  National Diabetes Institute 

For further Information and Updates regarding the Conference, please contact:

 

The Secretariat (Attention: Ms. Rosmawati / Ms. Azizah / Ms. Amelia / Ms. Rafidah / Mr. Farizul)

National Diabetes Institute (NADI)

No. 1, Jalan SS 3/50 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA

Tel: +603-7876 1676 / 7876 1677        Fax:  +603-7876 1679

Email: enquiry@nadidiabetes.com.my

 

OR  Visit our website :  www.diabetesmalaysia.com.my 

E-mail: enquiry@nadidiabetes.com.my
 
   
 
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