Final Announcement for 'Diabetes Asia 2024' Conference

Prevalence of diabetes mellitus, especially of Type 2, is on the increase. This rise is most marked in developing countries, Malaysia included. Thus, there is an urgent need for strategies to prevent this 'epidemic' and for early diagnosis of diabetes. 

Beyond these, there is need for ensuring optimal management of the disease, its complications and associated diseases.

To help address these issues, the National Diabetes Institute (NADI) of Malaysia, organises the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Series annually since its inception in 2002.

In 2008, this CPD was expanded as "Diabetes Asia Conference" (DAC) to emphasise the uniqueness of diabetes presentation and management in Asians.

Objectives of the Conference

• The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Series as "Diabetes Asia 2024" Conference aims to help improve the management of diabetes with emphasis on recent advances and practical aspects of diabetes care.

Participants are expected to be able to:

• Appreciate recent advances and practical aspects of diabetes care
• Understand ways of ensuring early diagnosis and optimal management for good control of diabetes, its complications and associated diseases
• Apply knowledge gained during the Conference to further improve care for persons with diabetes in the community

Who Should Attend

Healthcare professionals responsible for managing people with diabetes including:

• Medical and Surgical Specialists
• General Physicians and Surgeons
• Primary Care Physicians
• General Practitioners
• Medical and Health Officers
• Trainee Lecturers
• Pharmacists
• Nutritionists and Dietitians
• Researchers (Clinical & Basic Sciences) in Diabetes
• Health Education Officers
• Diabetes Educators
• Other healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care