Presented by Mr Cameron Martin
Living with and managing diabetes can pose practical challenges for the person with diabetes and their support network (family and healthcare professionals). One key challenge is the need for accuracy of glucose monitoring devices. This session endeavors to shed light on the need for accuracy and the implications of poor accuracy in glycaemic control.
Presented by Danielle Veldhoen
Patients with diabetes can be at risk of diabetic foot complications. This session will address the key basics of diabetes & footcare including risks, consequences and treatment of diabetic foot complications. Delegates will be equipped with practical knowledge and tips to manage patients with or at risk of foot complications.
Presented by Dr Carmel Smart
Whilst carbohydrate is the main macronutrient raising postprandial blood glucose levels, recent research shows that dietary fat and protein can also impact glycaemia and increase insulin requirements in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Presented by Prof. Joseph Proietto
Obesity has been labelled “the scourge of the 21st Century” Whilst poor diet and lifestyle choices have long been identified as the only cause of obesity, emerging evidence identifies the role of epigenetics in developing obesity and subsequent type 2 diabetes (T2D).This session will discuss the connection between obesity and diabetes and the impact of excess weight on glycaemic control. Delegates will be equipped with practical knowledge and tips for effective weight loss strategies and their impact on glycaemic control on T2D patients.
Presented by Dr Anita Sharma
What is insulin optimisation? This session will describe the differences in definition of insulin optimisation between type 1 and type 2 patients with diabetes and the implications of insulin optimisation across both disease state progression and across the lifespan. This session will equip delegates with the strategies and options for insulin optimisation after initiation and will also include a practical component.
Presented by Prof. Stephen Boyages
In this increasingly busy technological age, the need for a connected ecosystem for healthcare professionals and their patients has become increasingly important. As a leading company in diabetes, Roche Diabetes Care is committed to offering products that are clinically proven to improve outcomes. The Accu-Chek Connect diabetes management app and online portal and Accu-Chek Guide meter are a complete system that helps you and your patients to be better connected for better decisions. Learn how to help your patients use the power of their mobile devices — and the web — to manage their diabetes.
Lunch provided
Presented by Dr Anita Sharma
What is insulin optimisation? This session will describe the differences in definition of insulin optimisation between type 1 and type 2 patients with diabetes and the implications of insulin optimisation across both disease state progression and across the lifespan. This session will equip delegates with the strategies and options for insulin optimisation after initiation and will also include a practical component.
Presented by Prof. Stephen Boyages
In this increasingly busy technological age, the need for a connected ecosystem for healthcare professionals and their patients becomes increasingly important. As a leading company in Diabetes Care, Roche Diabetes Care is committed to offering products that are clinically proven to improve outcomes. Roche Diabetes Care further extends the benefits of Accu-Chek product offerings with Accu-Chek Connect Ecosystem, a system that includes a choice of Accu-Chek Blood Glucose meters that can connect to a Smartphone Application which can offer bolus advice and support for patients on MDI and Pump therapy.
Presented by Danielle Veldhoen
Patients with diabetes can be at risk of diabetic foot complications. This session will address the key basics of diabetic footcare including risks, consequences and treatment of diabetic foot complications. Delegates will be equipped with practical knowledge and tips to manage patients with or at risk of diabetic foot complications.
Presented by Dr Carmel Smart
Whilst carbohydrate is the main macronutrient raising postprandial blood glucose levels, recent research shows that dietary fat and protein can also impact glycaemia and increase insulin requirements in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Presented by Prof. Joseph Proietto
Obesity has been labelled “the scourge of the 21st Century” Whilst poor diet and lifestyle choices have long been identified as the only cause of obesity, emerging evidence identifies the role of epigenetics in developing obesity and subsequent type 2 diabetes (T2D).This session will discuss the connection between obesity and diabetes and the impact of excess weight on glycaemic control. Delegates will be equipped with practical knowledge and tips for effective weight loss strategies and their impact on glycaemic control on T2D patients.
Afternoon tea provided
Facilitated by Jayne Lehmann
Discussion of a case-scenario to understand the perspectives of a panel of experts in diabetes care and to highlight the power of each pillar and understand the role of allied health in patient care.
You are invited to attend the Roche Educators Day - Speaker Meet & Greet Event. This event will provide delegates the opportunity to network with peers and speakers from the programme. Food and refreshments will be made available to all who attend.
Attend the Roche Educators Day Program and Speaker Meet & Greet Event for your chance to win an educational grant to attend the 2017 ADS-ADEA Scientific Meeting.