Highlights of ADC Conference Emirates 2017:

In 2017 there will be a special debate on the use and effectiveness of weigh loss drugs in treating diabetes. Additionally, and ahead of Ramadan, there will be an important review of managing diabetes when fasting.

Another conference highlight is a talk on the emerging issue of stem cell research and its potential impact on diabetes treatment.

Learning Objectives of Diabetes Conference Abu Dhabi:

Imperial College London Diabetes Centre’s fourth Advanced Diabetes Conference 2017, is an annual programme providing essential training for all trainees and an update for established diabetologists and endocrinologists.

The cutting-edge two-day sessions comprise updates in the treatment and management of diabetes, as well as discussing the challenges and lifestyle choices.

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Recognise difficulties in glycaemic control
  glycemic care
• Understand the use of and effectiveness of weight loss drugs
• Be informed about the use of stem cell research and its potential impact in treating diabetes
• Be aware of the latest technology available to
  help patients with diabetes
• Discuss the latest in clinical psychology in diabetes
• Discuss the latest in paediatric diabetes
• Understand the importance of pre-conception counselling
• Understand monogenic diabetes
• Know the current approaches to healthy lifestyle and diet for diabetes
• Understand the effects of diabetes on the skin
• Understand the strategies for lowering CVD risk

Audience of UAE Advanced Diabetes Conference:

• All Medical Trainees with an interest in Endocrinology
• General Physicians
• Family and General Practitioners
• Diabetes and Endocrinology related Specialties
• Established Endocrinologists

Accreditation of ADC Congress Abu Dhabi 2017:

• Advanced Diabetes Conference 2017was accredited by Abu Dhabi’s Health Authority (HAAD) for 13.5 CME hours
• Accreditation for Advanced Diabetes Conference 2017 is still being processed.