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Dear Friends of NADI

In conjunction with World Diabetes Day on 14th November 2026, National Diabetes Institute (NADI) is organising a Virtual Walk campaign.


The objectives are to:

-Encourage physical activity to prevent diabetes

-Increase awareness of the importance of healthy lifestyles

-Raise funds to support NADI educational programmes and activities on diabetes awareness

-Promote self-monitoring blood glucose test (SMBG) through the giving out of glucometer (while stocks last)

 

Campaign Duration: 14 August - 14 November 2026

 

Walking Period

1st Month: 14 August - 13 September 2026  

2nd Month: 14 September - 13 October 2026

3rd Month: 14 October -13 November 2026

 

Registration fee: RM 35 

*Applicable to 1 (one) selected walking period only. To enter more than one walking period, please submit a new registration. 

 

How to participate?

-You just need to complete at least 10,000 steps in a single day.

-Record your activity using any steps tracking app on your smartphone or smartwatch. Example- Google Fit, Samsung Fitness, Strava, Runkeeper,  etc.

-Please submit your proof of achievement on Friday, at least once, within your selected walking period. Points will be awarded as: 10k steps=10 points. 

-Your entry is only valid for your selected walking period (1st Month/ 2nd Month / 3rd Month).

-Partipants are encouraged to share walking moments on social media. Tag NADI on Instagram @nadidiabetes or Facebook page @NationalDiabetesInstituteNADI using the hashtag #FriendsofNADI

 

Giveaways

- The first 100 registrations will receive a free glucometer (provided while stocks last)

- One e-certificate will be awarded to each participant who successfully achieves 10k steps in a day (as per walking period)

 

Monthly Prizes 

-Most steps of the months - RM 100 Cash Prize

-Best walking moment posting on social media - Hampers / Attractive Prizes 

*Winners will be chosen based on creativity and a collective vote by NADI Board and Management. The decision is final, and no correspondence will be entertained.

 

Winners will be chosen based on points collection.

10k steps = 10 points

Social media post of walking moments  = 2 points

 

Winners of monthly prizes will be announced on the Monday following the end of each walking period. 

 

Walking Period

1st Month: 14 August - 13 September 2026  

2nd Month: 14 September - 13 October 2026

3rd Month: 14 October -13 November 2026

 

Final Prize (After 3 months)

At the end of the programme, in conjunction with World Diabetes Day on 14th November 2026, NADI will choose a winner for:

Most consistent walker - Cash Prize RM 200

 

Winners will be chosen based on points collection.

10k steps = 10 points

Social media post of walking moments = 2 points

 

For more informations please reach out to the National Diabetes Institute (NADI) at

Email: enquiry@nadidiabetes.com.my   or 

Whatsapp: 019 - 662 2950   or

Call: 03 -7876 1676/ 1677 

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Date : 15 - 17 October 2026

Venue: voco Kuching by IHG, Kuching, Sarawak, MALAYSIA


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.


This year, the “Diabetes Asia 2026” Conference is to be held in Kuching, Sarawak on the island of Borneo with support from the Sarawak Government through BESARAWAK. While attending the Conference, participants will also have the opportunity to experience Sarawak’s diverse culture and appreciate its unique flora and fauna.

Join DAC 2026 NOW

Click for online registration: http://eepurl.com/jvijOo

Who Should Attend


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


Objective of the Conference


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


Invited Conference Speakers / Chairpersons


International Faculty

Local Faculty

     Endocrinology

  1. Emeritus Professor Dato’ Mustaffa Embong, National Diabetes Institute
  2. Emeritus Professor Dato’ Ikram Shah Ismail, MAHSA University (Confirmed)
  3. Professor Dato’ Anuar Zaini Md Zain, Beacon Hospital
  4. Professor Dato’ Mafauzy Mohamed, Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital (Confirmed)
  5. Professor G.R Letchuman, Monash University Malaysia (Confirmed)
  6. Professor Loh Huai Heng,  Universiti Malaysia Sarawak   (Confirmed)
  7. Professor Norlaila Mustafa, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM (confirmed)
  8. Associate Professor Norasyikin A. Wahab, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM
  9. Associate Professor Wan Mohd Izani Wan Mohamed, Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital (Confirmed)
  10. Datuk Dr. Mohamed Badrulnizam Long Bidin, Prince Court Medical Centre (Confirmed)
  11. Datuk Dr. Zanariah Hussein, Hospital Putrajaya (Confirmed)
  12. Dr. Fatimah Zaherah Mohamed Shah, Universiti Teknolog Mara (Confirmed)
  13. Dr. Florence Tan Hui Sieng, Hospital Umum Sarawak (Confirmed)
  14. Dr. Ng Ooi Chuan, Universiti Putra Malaysia (Confirmed)
  15. Dr. Lau Bik Kui, KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital (Confirmed)


     Paediatric Endocrinology

       16. Dr. Cheng Hooi Peng, Hospital Umum Sarawak

       17. Dr. Lim Song Hai, Sabah Women and Children Hospital (Confirmed)

       18. Dr. Nurshadia Samingan, University Malaya Medical Centre (Confirmed)

       19. Dr. Tee Pian Pian, Sabah Women and Children Hospital

 

      Cardiology

       20. Dato’ Sri Dr. Azhari Rosman, National Heart Institute

       21. Associate Professor Ling Hwei Sung, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

       22. Dr. Ong Tiong Kiam, Sarawak Heart Centre  ( Confirmed)


      Ophthalmology

      23. Dr. Lim Lik Thai, Hospital Umum Sarawak (Confirmed)

 

      Nephrology

      24. Associate Professor Sim Chun Yang, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak  (Confirmed)


      Gastroenterology

      25. Dr. Ho Yoke Fun, Hospital Umum Sarawak (confirmed)


     Psychiatry

      26. Dr. Azizah Saie, Hospital Umum Sarawak (confirmed)


     Primary Care Physician

      27. Professor Thomas Kana@ Kamarudin Kana (confirmed)


     Dietitian/ Nutritionist

      28. Professor Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof, Universiti Putra Malaysia (confirmed)


   Pharmacist

      29.  Dr. Melissa Mohammad Hirman, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Confirmed)


     Nurse

      30. Ms Azylina Anak Gunggu, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (confirmed)




Scientific Programme

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DAC 2026

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

NADI Continuing Professional Development Series

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

Who Should Attend

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

Objective of the Conference

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:
​
  • 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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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

Invited Speakers

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

Scientific Programme *

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

 Conference Outline *

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*Subject to changes

Registration and Fees

​CONFERENCE FEE (IN-PERSON/ PHYSICAL)
REGISTRATION
*LOCAL DELEGATE
INTERNATIONAL DELEGATE
Early Bird
(before August 15, 2026)
RM 850
USD 400
AFTER August 15, 2026
RM 950
USD 500
(*subsidised rate)
CONFERENCE FEE (VIRTUAL/ ONLINE)​
REGISTRATION
*LOCAL DELEGATE
INTERNATIONAL DELEGATE
Early Bird
(before August 15, 2026)
RM 550
USD 280
AFTER August 15, 2026
RM 650
USD 380
(*subsidised rate)

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DAC 2026 Reply Form

Registration Form​

Call for Free Paper Abstracts

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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.

Who Should Attend

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

Format of Clinic Diabetes

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

Objective of the programme

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

​Invited KEY OPINION LEADERS (KOLs)

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

CDC 2026 Programme Outline

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​CDC 2026 Programme Details

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Programme Fees

​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:
REGISTRATION
Local Course Fee*
International Course Fee
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
(Before March 15, 2026)
RM 850
USD 380
AFTER March 15, 2026
RM 950
USD 480
*subsidised rate

CPD Accreditation

CPD Points applies as below:
PROFESSION
CPD POINTS
DOCTORS (Government)
20
DOCTORS (Private)
20
MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
20
REGISTERED NURSES
20
PHARMACISTS (Government)
20
PHARMACISTS (Private)
20
DIETITIANS
10
NUTRITIONISTS
10
HEALTH EDUCATION OFFICER
6

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