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 [SUMMIT 1]

Plenary 1: Innovating Diabetes Care for Insulin-Requiring Diabetes: Research, Data, and Digital Health Integration for the Next Decade

9.15 am – 9.45 am: Opening Ceremony

9.45 am – 10.15 am: Tea Break

10.15 am – 11.45 am [SUMMIT 1]

Symposium 1: Diabetes Prevention, Management and Remission

1. Diabetes Prevention: Evidence to Practicality
2. Spotting MASLD Early: Primary Care as the Metabolic Gatekeeper
3. Diabetes Remission: Mission Possible

10.15 am – 11.45 am [THE ZENITH]

Symposium 2: Overcoming Obesity in Childhood

1. Early Identification of Childhood Obesity: Essential Insights
2. Nutrition Strategies: Building Healthy Eating Habits
3. From Screen Time to Play Time: Optimizing Physical Activity

11.45 am – 12.45 pm

Lunch Symposium 1

12.45 pm – 2.30 pm

Lunch / Prayers

2.30 pm – 3.15 pm [SUMMIT 1]

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

3.15 pm – 4.00 pm

Hi-Tea Symposium 1

4.00 pm – 5.30 pm [SUMMIT 1]

Symposium 3: Dimensions in Glucose Monitoring

1. HbA1c in 2026: Is it still relevant or Time for an Upgrade?
2. Does SMBG make sense to patient? Understanding the Gaps
3. Driving Behaviour Change with CGM: Turning Numbers into Action

4.00 pm – 5.30 pm [THE ZENITH]

Symposium 4: Bridging the Gap in Type 1 DM

1. Optimising Glycemia Control in Children with Type 1 Diabetes
2. Practical Nutrition for Children with T1D: Family Centred Approaches
3. Supporting the Child and Family: Psychological Resilience

7.45 am – 8.30 am [SUMMIT 1]

Breakfast Symposium 1 : Vitamin D Across the Metabolic Spectrum: Bone Health & Diabetes Prevention

8.30 am – 9.15 am [SUMMIT 1]

Plenary 3: Diabetes Technologies: Transforming Burden into Empowerment

9.15 am – 10.45 am [SUMMIT 1]

Symposium 5: Precision Diabetes Care in Asia

1. CGM-Integrated Insulin Delivery Systems

2. Precision Lipid Management for Cardiovascular Risk

3. Integrating Technology & AI in Diabetes Care

10.45 am – 11.15 am: Tea Break

11.15 am – 11.45 am [SUMMIT 1]

Meet the Expert 1: Diabetes and Infertility

11.15 am – 11.45 am [THE ZENITH]

Meet the Expert 2: Insulin Intensification and Deintensification

11.45 am – 12.45 pm: Lunch Symposium 2 (Novo Nordisk)

12.45 pm – 2.00 pm: Lunch

2.00 pm – 2.30 pm [SUMMIT 1]

Meet The Expert 3: Special Needs Population

2.00 pm – 2.30 pm [THE ZENITH]

Poster Presentation

2.30 pm – 3.00 pm [SUMMIT 1]

Meet the Expert 4: Paediatric T2DM

2.30 pm – 3.00 pm [THE ZENITH]

Meet the Expert 5: Diabetes and Sleep Apnoea

3.00 pm – 3.45 pm [SUMMIT 1]

Hi-Tea Symposium 2

3.45 pm – 5.15 pm [SUMMIT 1]

Symposium 6: Diabetes Management Across the Lifespan

Adolescent Care: Transition and Beyond
Pregnancy: Are we doing the best we can?
Elderly Diabetes Care: Sweet Spot

3.45 pm – 5.15 pm [THE ZENITH]

Symposium 7: De-mystifying Common Dilemmas in Diabetes Care

1. Intermittent Fasting: Promise, Pitfalls and Practice
2. Help me. I am having numbing pain in my feet!
3. Hypoglycaemia symptoms when my sugars are high!

8.00 am – 8.45 am [SUMMIT 1]

Breakfast Symposium 2 : Protect Early, Prevent More: Re-shaping the future of CRM Care

8.45 am – 9.15 am [SUMMIT 1]

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

9.15 am – 10.45 am [SUMMIT 1]

Symposium 8: Engaging Multi-Disciplinary Teams

1. Breaking the Cycle: Tackling Diabetes Distress
2. Targeted Role of Community Pharmacist
3. Diabetes Education 2026: From Instructor to Navigator

9.15 am – 10.45 am [THE ZENITH]

Symposium 9: Getting it Right in In-patient Management

1. Optimal Perioperative Diabetes Care
2. Steroid Induced Hyperglycaemia: What to do?
3. SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 therapy during inpatient

10.45 am – 11.15 am: Tea Break

11.15 am – 12.45 pm [THE ZENITH]

Symposium 10: Nay or Yay in Diabetes Management

1. Complementary Therapies in Diabetes: Evidence Based

2. VLCD and GLP-1 therapy

3. Early Intervention in Prediabetes: Trajectory Change?

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. Muhammad Yazid Bin Jalaludin - 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 10th May 2026	Registrationafter 10th May 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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Our Valued Sponsors

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors. We appreciate your efforts and generosity in supporting our fundraising events to help our community's.

EMPOWER. ENGAGE. EVOLVE