NADI Continuing Professional Development Series:4th DIABETIC FOOT SYMPOSIUM/WORKSHOP & TRADE EXHIBITIONBeginning this year, The National Diabetes Institute (NADI) will be organising a two and a half days Diabetic Foot Symposium/Workshop & Trade Exhibition. This is the fourth in the series of ‘Diabetic Foot’ based on participants’ request to focus on this important aspect of diabetes care.

Objectives of the Diabetic Foot Symposium/Workshop & Trade ExhibitionThe Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Series as Diabetic Foot Symposium/Workshop & Trade Exhibition aims to help in the improvement, prevention and management of diabetic foot problems with emphasis on up-to-date and practical aspects of care of diabetic foot. Participants are expected to be able to:

• appreciate recent advances and practical aspects of diabetes foot care.

• understand ways of ensuring early diagnosis and optimal management of problems associated with the diabetic foot.

• apply knowledge gained during the Symposium & Workshop to further improve care for persons with diabetes in the community especially in relation to prevention and management of the diabetic foot.

• appreciate new and novel therapies and treatments in the management of diabetic foot.

Who Should AttendHealthcare professionals responsible for managing persons with diabetes including:

• General Physicians and Surgeons

• Primary Care Physicians

• General Practitioners

• Medical and Health Officers

• Trainee Lecturers

• Nursing Practitioners

• Diabetes Educators

• Dieticians

• Pharmacists

• Medical Assistants

Certificate of attendance for all Delegates and CME points are available for Malaysian Doctors, Nurses, Dieticians, Pharmacists and Medical Assistants.

The Symposium/Workshop will emphasise on the practical aspects (and recent advances) of medical and surgical management of problems associated with the diabetic foot.

Organising CommitteePatronY. A. Bhg. Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad

AdvisorsEmeritus Professor Dato’ Khalid Abdul KadirProfessor Dato’ Anuar Zaini Md Zain

ChairmanEmeritus Professor Dato’ Mustaffa Embong

SecretaryDato’ Dr. Nor’Aini Abu Bakar

TreasurerMs. Rosmawati Yusoff

Sub CommitteesChairman of Scientific CommitteeDr. R. Harikrishna, HKL

Co-Chairmen of Scientific CommitteeDr. Mohamed Badrulnizam Long Bidin, MOH

Sabah & Sarawak Representative Dr. William Voon Yu Huat

Fund Raising & ExhibitionMs. Yasmin Rahimi

AudiovisualMr. Zamri Husin

Programme CoordinatorMs. Punitha Ganasen

SecretariatDato’ Dr. Nor’Aini Abu Bakar (Chairperson)

Professor Siti Rabikhatun Mohd Zain

Ms. Azizah Mohd Noor

Ms. Brenda Fiona D.Amandus

Mr. Mohd Shahfarul bin Mohd Najib

Ms. Nur Azhani Abdul Karim

Ms. Tan Soh Cheng

Faculty Members*International Faculty:1. Professor Peter Colman, Australia

2. Assoc. Professor Aziz Nather, NUS, Singapore

3. Dr. Sunil V. Kari, India

4. Ms. Laura Anne Roehrick RN, CRCN, USA

Local Faculty:1. Professor Dato' Raymond Azman Ali, HUKM

2. Professor Datin Hamimah Hassan, UM

3. Professor Madya Dr. Hanafiah Harunarashid, HUKM

4. Professor K. J. Goh, UMMC

5. Dato Dr. Premchand Menon, MOH

6. Dr. Bahanordin Jaafar, MOH

7. Dr. Harikrishna K. Ragavan Nair, MOH

8. Dr. G. R. Letchuman, MOH

9. Dr. Mohamed Badrulnizam Long Bidin, MOH

10. Mr. Mohammad Anwar Hau bin Abdullah, MOH

* Subject to confirmation

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM BRIEFS*The scientific program includes

Plenary sessionsClassification of diabetic foot disease in practiceAsso. Professor Aziz Nather, National University of Singapore

The Role of Nurse in Preventive Diabetic Foot CareMs. Laura Anne Roehrick RN, CRCN, USA

Multi-disciplinary Team Approach: The ideal and the practicalProfessor Peter Colman, Australia

Symposium sessions• PREVALENCE AND MANAGEMENT OF DIABETIC FOOT DISEASE - Global burden of diabetic foot disease - Practical Experience from India

• DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY - Early detection and prevention of diabetic neuropathy - Reducing the pain of diabetic neuropathy: what works?

• DIABETIC ULCERS, GANGRENE AND AMPUTATION - Screening and risk stratification of diabetic foot - Prognostic significance of diabetic ulcers and amputations - Indications for limb amputation: a guide for primary caregivers

• DIABETIC FOOT INFECTIONS - Which antibiotics for diabetic foot infection? - Assessment and management of osteomyelitis

• OFF-LOADING AND FOOTWEAR - Choosing appropriate footwear for diabetics - Practical strategies for off-loading for diabetic ulcers

PROGRAM OUTLINE

Day/Date Time Program

Day 1 0700-0800 Registration May 11, 2012 0800-1730 Main Scientific Session 2000-2200 Dinner Symposium*

Day 2 0700-0800 Breakfast Symposium May 12, 2012 0800-1730 Main Scientific Session 2000-2200 Dinner Symposium*

Day 3 0800-1315 Main Scientific Session May 13, 2012 1315-1400 Lunch 1400 End of Symposium/Workshop

*Subject to change

• DEBRIDEMENT AND DRESSINGS - Strategies to improve wound healing-advances in wound dressings - Insulin or OHA for patients with DFU? - Choice of debridement

• DIABETIC PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE - Assessing limb ischaemia in diabetics: practical tips - Management of diabetic vasculopathy

• DIABETIC FOOT CARE IN PRACTICE - What can primary care physicians do to prevent amputation: SIGN Guideline? - Surgery for the diabetic foot

• ADVANCES IN DIABETIC FOOT CARE - Recent advances in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy - Stem cell therapy for diabetic foot: where are we now? - National Action Plan to improve foot care in diabetic patients

Practical Workshop Sessions • The Nuts and Bolts of Preventive Foot Care Ms. Laura Roehrick, RN, CRCN, USA

• Pathways and Algorithms for Specific DF Types and Locations : Case Presentations Dr. Sunil V. Kari, India

The Symposium/Workshop Sessions will also include:*

• LUNCH SYMPOSIUMS• NOVEL TREATMENTS• CASE DISCUSSIONS• COMPANY SPONSORED SESSIONS - Anodyne Treatment - Treatment for Painful Diabetic Neuropathic Pain - Diabetic Socks - GTF to Promote Healthy Glucose & Lipid Metabolism

*Subject to change

Please register early to enjoy “Early Bird” discount.Payment should be made payable to: National Diabetes Institute

Registration & Fees Registration form is enclosed with this FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT. Completed form must be returned with the registration fee to the Symposium/Workshop Secretariat by mail or fax.Registration fee covers admission to all NADI Symposium/Workshop sessions and trade exhibition, Symposium/Workshop materials, Symposium/Workshop lunches and tea/coffee breaks. The fees are as follows:

Registration Early Bird Before April 6, 2012 After April 6, 2012

Delegate RM420.00 USD250.00

Local International Local International

RM450.00 USD300.00

About the National Diabetes Institute (NADI)The National Diabetes Institute (NADI) is established to provide a dedicated and comprehensive service for diabetics, to prevent and control diabetes and its complications.

NADI is a non profit organisation registered as a company limited by guarantee. It is managed by a Board of Trustees comprising representatives from the Malaysian Endocrine and Metabolic Society (MEMS), Malaysian Diabetes Association (PDM), Ministry of Health (MOH), Elected and Founding members with our former Prime Minister Y. A. Bhg. Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad as Patron.

The main objectives of NADI are:

• to be a National Diabetes Education Resource Centre for the country

• to create and maintain a National Diabetes Registry

• to establish and run a comprehensive health facility including a National Diabetes Hospital for the management of diabetes and its complications

• to coordinate and conduct research in diabetes and related conditions

• to be the national reference as well as the national coordinating centre for diabetes in Malaysia in respect to statistics, education, management, research, policy and planning on diabetes and associated diseases

NADI Office :

No. 1, Jalan SS 3/50, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIATel: +603-7876 1676 / 7876 1677 Fax: +603-7876 1679Email: enquiry@nadidiabetes.com.my Website: www.diabetesmalaysia.com.my

AccommodationSpecial room rates have been arranged for the Symposium/Workshop participants from May 11 – 13, 2012 at the following hotels:• Istana Hotel (Symposium/Workshop Venue) • Alpha Genesis Hotel • Radius Hotel• Prince Hotel & Residence • Grand Millennium Hotel • Novotel Hotel

Participants are advised to reserve their hotel accommodation early, DIRECTLY with the hotel of their choice. Please specify that you wish to book as a participant of the National Diabetes

Institute Diabetic Foot Symposium/Workshop & Trade Exhibition in order to qualify for the

special rates offered. Please refer to the accompanying leaflet for details.

For further information and updates regarding the Diabetic Foot Symposium/Workshop

& Trade Exhibition,

Please contact :

The Secretariat

(Attention: Ms. Rosmawati / Ms. Punitha / Ms. Azizah) National Diabetes Institute (NADI)

No. 1, Jalan SS 3/50, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA

Tel: +603-7876 1676 / 7876 1677 Fax: +603-7876 1679 Email: enquiry@nadidiabetes.com.my Website: www.diabetesmalaysia.com.my