Diabetes Malaysia Conference 2026

Welcome Address

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to this year’s Diabetes Malaysia Conference (DMC) 2026, a gathering that brings together clinicians, allied health personnel, researchers, policymakers, and partners committed to advancing diabetes care and cardiometabolic health in Malaysia and beyond.

As Diabetes Malaysia is the official country affiliate of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), this meeting reflects our enduring commitment to global standards, regional collaboration, and evidence-based progress.

This year marks a particularly meaningful milestone as we host the inaugural Joint Diabetes Malaysia – Korean Diabetes Association Symposium. This first-of-its-kind partnership underscores our shared vision of strengthening scientific exchange, fostering innovation, and deepening ties between two IDF member societies dedicated to improving outcomes for people living with diabetes.

Over the next several days, we invite you to engage with new ideas, challenge existing paradigms, and contribute collectively to shaping a healthier future. We hope the discussions, expertise, and collaborations forged here will leave a lasting impact on our community and the people we serve.

We wish you an inspiring and enriching conference. Thank you!

Professor Dr. Lim Lee Ling

Chairperson, Organizing Committee, Diabetes Malaysia Conference 2026

Event Schedules

Diabetes Malaysia Conference 2026

"Empower, Engage, Evolve"

8.30 am – 9.15 am PLENARY 1

Innovating Diabetes Care for Insulin-Requiring Diabetes: Research, Data, and Digital Health Integration for the Next Decade

Speaker: Prof. Jae Hyeon Kim

Chairperson: Professor Dr. Lim Lee Ling

9.15 am – 9.45 am: Opening Ceremony

9.45 am – 10.15 am: Tea Break

10.15 am – 11.45 am

Symposium 1: Diabetes Prevention, Management and Remission

Chair: Dr. Chiew Ken Seng

1. Diabetes Prevention: Evidence to Practicality
Datuk Dr. Zanariah Hussein
2. Spotting MASLD Early: Primary Care as the Metabolic Gatekeeper
Dr. Noor Mikraz Mohamad Isa
3. Diabetes Remission: Mission Possible
Prof. Dr. Norlaila Mustafa

10.15 am – 11.45 am

Symposium 2: Overcoming Obesity in Childhood

Chair: Dr. Meenal Mavinkurve

1. Early Identification of Childhood Obesity: Essential Insights
Dr. Meenal Mavinkurve
2. Nutrition Strategies: Building Healthy Eating Habits
Pn. Nor Fatimah Ishak
3. From Screen Time to Play Time: Optimizing Physical Activity
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Victor Selvarajah

11.45 am – 12.45 pm

Lunch Symposium 1

12.45 pm – 2.30 pm

Lunch / Prayers

2.30 pm – 3.15 pm

Plenary 2: Obesity and Diabetes: Treating the Twin Epidemic in the Frontline

Speaker: Dr. Mohamad Ariff Fahmi Ahmad Zawawi

Chairperson: Dr. Nurafiza Mohd Arif

3.15 pm – 4.00 pm

Hi-Tea Symposium 1

4.00 pm – 5.30 pm

Symposium 3: Dimensions in Glucose Monitoring

Chair: Dr. Raja Nurazni Raja Azwan

1. HbA1c in 2026: Is it still relevant or Time for an Upgrade?
Dr. Nurafiza Mohd Arif
2. Does SMBG make sense to patient? Understanding the Gaps
Dr. Nur Aishah binti Abdul Latiff
3. Driving Behaviour Change with CGM: Turning Numbers into Action
Dr. Chiew Ken Seng

4.00 pm – 5.30 pm

Symposium 4: Bridging the Gap in Type 1 DM

Chair: Dr. Nalini Selveindran

1. Optimising Glycemia Control in Children with Type 1 Diabetes
Prof. Dr. Noor Shafina Mohd Nor
2. Practical Nutrition for Children with T1D: Family Centred Approaches
Dr. Rokiah Ismail
3. Supporting the Child and Family: Psychological Resilience
Ms. Elsie Liaw Sze Ying

7.45 am – 8.30 am: Breakfast Symposium 1

8.30 am – 9.15 am

Plenary 3: Diabetes Technologies: Transforming Burden into Empowerment

Speaker: Prof Dr Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin

Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Noor Shafina Mohd Nor

9.15 am – 10.30 am

Symposium 5: Precision Diabetes Care in Asia

Chair: Dr. See Chee Keong

1. CGM-Integrated Insulin Delivery Systems
Prof Jae Hyeon Kim

2. Precision Lipid Management for Cardiovascular Risk
Prof Lim Lee Ling

3. Integrating Technology & AI in Diabetes Care
Prof Jae Hyoung Cho

10.30 am – 11.00 am: Tea Break

11.00 am – 11.45 am

Meet the Expert 1: Diabetes and Infertility

Speaker: Dr Elliyin Katiman

11.00 am – 11.45 am

Meet the Expert 2: Insulin Intensification and Deintensification

Speaker: Dr Jolyn Rumetta

11.45 am – 12.45 pm: Lunch Symposium 2

12.45 pm – 2.00 pm: Lunch

2.00 pm – 2.45 pm

Meet The Expert 3: Special Needs Population

Dr Tong Chin Voon

2.00 pm – 2.45 pm: Oral/ Poster Presentation

2.45 pm – 3.30 pm

Meet the Expert 4: Paediatric T2DM

Dr Joyce Hong Soo Synn

2.45 pm – 3.30 pm | Meet the Expert 5

Diabetes and Sleep Apnoea

Dr Wong Yen Shen

3.30 pm – 4.15 pm: Hi-Tea Symposium 2

4.15 pm – 5.30 pm

Symposium 6: Diabetes Management Across the Lifespan

Adolescent Care: Transition and Beyond
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azriyanti Anuar Zaini
Pregnancy: Are we doing the best we can?
Dr Nurain Mohd Noor
Elderly Diabetes Care: Sweet Spot
Dr Nor Harzana Harrun

4.15 pm – 5.30 pm

Symposium 7: De-mystifying Common Dilemmas

1. The Value of Intermittent Fasting
(TBC)
2. Help me…. I am having numbing pain in my feet!
Dr Eleza Nazefah Rosli
3. Hypoglycaemia symptoms when my sugars are high!
Dr Nor Afidah Karim

8.00 am – 8.45 am: Breakfast Symposium 2

8.45 am – 9.30 am

Meet the Expert 6: Young Onset Diabetes: How to Approach?

Speaker: Dr Nalini Selveindran

9.30 am – 11.00 am

Symposium 8: Engaging Multi-Disciplinary Teams

1. Breaking the Cycle: Tackling Diabetes Distress
Dr. Aishah Siddiqah Alimuddin
2. Targeted Role of Community Pharmacist
Ms. Ng Yi Ling
3. Diabetes Education 2026: From Instructor to Navigator
Ms. Yong Lai Mee

9.30 am – 11.00 am

Symposium 9: Getting it Right in In-patient Management

1. Optimal Perioperative Diabetes Care
Dr. Dorothy Maria Bernard
2. Steroid Induced Hyperglycaemia: What to do?
Dr. Raja Nurazni Raja Azwan
3. SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 therapy during inpatient
Dr. Navin Kumar Loganadan

11.00 am – 11.15 am: Tea Break

11.15 am – 12.45 pm

Symposium 10: Nay or Yay in Diabetes Management

Chairperson: Dr. Mohamad Ariff Fahmi Ahmad Zawawi

1. Complementary Therapies in Diabetes: Evidence Based
Dr. Wong Ping Foo

2. VLCD and GLP-1 therapy
Ms. Teo Soo Lay

3. Early Intervention in Prediabetes: Trajectory Change?
Dr. See Chee Keong

12.45 pm – 1.00 pm: Closing Ceremony and Prize Giving

1.00 pm – 2.00 pm: Lunch and Adjourn

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Committee

Organising Committee

Prof. Dr Yazid Bin Jalaludin Muhammad - Advisor
Prof. Lim Lee Ling - Chairman
Dr. See Chee Keong - Vice Chairman
Ms. Parameasvari - Secretary
Mr. C.D. Festus - Treasurer
Dr. Mohazmi Bin Mohamed
Dr. Nizam Malik Bin Bali Mohamed
Dr. S. Inthirani
Mr. K.S. Maniam
Ms. Sabrina Low Su Yin
Ms. Poh Kai Ling
Dr. Tan Cia Vei

Registration

Registration form is enclosed with this First ANNOUNCEMENT. Completed form must be returned with the registration fee payable to the Diabetes Malaysia by email. Registration fee covers admission to all Conference sessions, exhibition, lunch and tea / cofee breaks. The fees are as follows:

Category	Early Bird Registration before 30th April 2026	Registrationafter 30th April 2026
Active DM Member	RM 500.00	RM 600.00
Allied Health	RM 550.00	RM 650.00
Doctor	RM 650.00	RM 750.00
Student (Attach Photo of ID)	RM 350.00	RM 450.00
Overseas Participant	USD 200.00	USD 250.00

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