October 15-17, 2026
Voco Kuching by IHG, Kuching, Sarawak, MALAYSIA

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 NADI organises the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 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.
 
This year, the ‘Diabetes Asia 2026’ Conference are to be held in Kuching, on the island of Borneo. Delegates will, have the opportunity to experience Sarawak’s diverse culture and appreciate its unique flora and fauna

Healthcare professionals responsible for managing people with diabetes including:

• 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
• Medical and Surgical Specialists
• Other Healthcare Professionals involved in Diabetes Care

The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Series as “Diabetes Asia 2026” Conference aims to help improve management of diabetes with emphasis on recent advances and practical aspects of diabetes care.  Participants are expected to be able to:
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• Appreciate recent advances, practical aspects of diabetes care.
• Understand ways of ensuring early diagnosis and optimal management for good control of diabetes, complications and associated diseases
• Apply knowledge gained during the Conference to further improve care for persons with diabetes in the community

​This DAC 2026 Conference will either be hybrid or fully physical depending on response.
Please clearly indicate your preference in the REPLY FORM

INTERNATIONAL FACULTY

​The International Faculty will be complemented by more than 30 local experts in diabetes and related fields

PLENARY TOPICS

1. Increased Risk Of Cancer-An Integral Component Of The Cardio Renal Metabolic Disease Cluster And Its Management. Professor Eberhard Standl, GERMANY
2. The New Diabetes Playbook : Obesity-First, Kidney-Smart, Heart-Failure-Ready, Tech-Enabled. Professor Nemencio Almare Nicodemus Jr., PHILIPPINES
3. Role Of Basal Insulin In T2DM; History And Re-Evaluation. Professor Philip Home, UK
4. Regional Adiposity: Genetics, Metabolic Consequences And Treatment. ​Professor Harold E. Lebovitz, USA  ​
5. Improving Risk Prediction For Chronic Kidney Disease Complicating Type 2 Diabetes. Professor Timothy Davis, AUSTRALIA
   

​Symposium Themes/ Topics include:

1. Therapeutics: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists​
2. New Approach: Long-acting Cardiometabolic Therapies
3. Advances in Managing Diabetes in Children & Adolescents (Wearable Devices, Prevention)
4. Roles of Other Healthcare Professionals (Primary Care Physicians, Clinical Pharmacists, Diabetes Educators)
5. Early Detection and Management of Diabetic Complications (Kidneys, Eyes, Nerves)
6. Advances in Managing Heart Diseases Associated with Diabetes 
7. The Future of Diabetes Technologies (Sensors, Algorithms, Smart Pens) 
8. Nutrition, Diet and ? Exercise Pill
9. The Quest to Prevent or Cure Diabetes
10. Newer Drugs in The Pipeline for Diabetes and Associated Diseases

*Subject to changes

*Subject to changes

​CONFERENCE FEE (IN-PERSON/ PHYSICAL)

(*subsidised rate)

CONFERENCE FEE (VIRTUAL/ ONLINE)​

(*subsidised rate)

Date: April 23-25, 2026
Venue: Grand Mercure Kuala Lumpur Bukit Bintang

Clinic Diabetes is an interactive programme to be conducted by Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in the respective fields. It will be based on discussion of relevant clinical cases to define best option in the management of diabetes, associated diseases and complications.
 
It would be of interest to Healthcare Professionals involved in managing diabetes, its complications, and associated diseases.

Healthcare Professionals involved in managing diabetes, its complications, and associated diseases, including

• Medical and Surgical Specialists
• Medical and Health Officers
• Pharmacists
• Diabetes Educators
• Medical Assistants
• General Practitioners
• Trainee Lecturers
• Nursing Practitioners
• Dietitians / Nutritionists

The programme is divided into Sessions. Each session shall start with short presentation to highlight specific feature and significance of a condition followed by presentation of 1-2 relevant cases for discussion by a Panel of KOLs in the specific field(s) of interest.

Eight sessions are planned*
Session #1: Management of T2DM
Session #2: Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
Session #3: Depression and Diabetes
Session #4: Diabetes and the Heart
Session #5: T1DM and Associated Problems
Session #6: Diabetes in Pregnancy
Session #7: Diabetes and Kidney
Session #8: Diabetes in Special Populations 
                                                                                                                                                                                 *subject to changes

At the end of the programme, Participants are expected to

1. Understand indication for use of established and newer antidiabetic agents, both oral and injectables
2. Be familiar with management of common types of diabetes and associated diseases
3. Appreciate use of newer diabetic medications with non-glycaemic activities
4. Be able to apply knowledge gained to better manage patients with diabetes

Endocrinology

1. Emeritus Professor Dato’ Mustaffa Embong, National Diabetes Institute
2. Emeritus Professor Dato' Ikram Shah Ismail, MAHSA University
3. Professor Dato' Anuar Zaini Md Zain, Monash University Malaysia
4. Professor Dato’ Mafauzy Mohamed, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
5. Professor G.R Letchuman, Monash University Malaysia
6. Professor Norlaila Mustafa, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM
7. Associate Professor Norasyikin A. Wahab, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM
8. Associate Professor Wan Mohd Izani Wan Mohamed, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
9. Datuk Dr. Mohamed Badrulnizam Long Bidin, Prince Court Medical Centre
10. Datuk Dr. Zanariah Hussein, Hospital Putrajaya
11. Dr. Ng Ooi Chuan, Universiti Putra Malaysia

 
Paediatric Endocrinology

1. Professor Wu Loo Ling, Subang Jaya Medical Centre
2. Dr. Joyce Hong Soo Synn, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
3. Dr. Nalini M Selveindran, Hospital Putrajaya
4. Dr. Nurshadia Samingan, University Malaya Medical Centre
   

 
Cardiology

1. Professor Imran Zainal Abidin, University Malaya Medical Centre
2. Dr. Hafidz Abd Hadi, National Heart Institute

 
Nephrology

1. Professor Lim Soo Kun, University Malaya Medical Centre
2. Associate Professor Rozita Mohd, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM

 
Obstetrics and Gynaecology

1. Professor Dato’ N. Sivalingam, IMU University
2. Dr. Nurul Iftida Basri, Universiti Putra Malaysia

 
Dietitian/Nutritionist

1. Professor Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof, Universiti Putra Malaysia
2. Professor Winnee Chee Siew Swee, IMU University
3. Associate Professor Zulfitri ‘Azuan Mat Daud, Universiti Putra Malaysia
4. Dr. Lee Ching Li, IMU University

 
Psychiatry

1. Dr. Hariyati Shahrima Abdul Majid, IJN University College

 
Primary Care Physician

1. Associate Professor Saharuddin Ahmad, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM
2. Dr. Chow Suet Yin, IMU University
3. Dr. Firdaus Ahmad, Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Tun Hussein Onn
4. Dr. Wong Ping Foo, Klinik Kesihatan Cheras Baru

 
Geriatrician & Gerontologist

1. Associate Professor Yau Weng Keong, Taylor's University
2. Dr. Hazlina Mahadzir, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM

 
Pharmacist

1. Dr. Navin Kumar Loganadan, Hospital Putrajaya

 
Diabetes Educator

1. Ms. Nurul Huda Mah Hussin, University Malaya Medical Centre 

*subject to confirmation

​Updated 310326

Subject to changes

​Completed registration form must be returned with proof of registration fee payment to the Secretariat of the ‘Clinic Diabetes 2026)’ by mail or fax. Registration fee covers admissions to all NADI ‘Clinic Diabetes 2026’ sessions and trade exhibition, bag, identification tag and printed materials, Course lunches and tea/coffee breaks. The fees are as follows:

*subsidised rate

CPD Points applies as below:

Date: March 6-7, 2026
Venue: Bangkok, Thailand