December 17

CME in Diabetes
Indian Medical Association,
Sagar, Karnataka
on December 9, 2001
tentatively approved for 5 RSSDI Credit Hours

Register by sending Rs.50 favoring IMA Sagar to
Dr. VEERAGANGADHAR B. NITALI
KPCL Med.Officer
SHARAVATHY VALLEY PROJECT
SHIMOGA Dt
JOG FALLS 577 435
SHIMOGA Dt KARNATAKA

29th Annual Scientific meeting of the
Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India
on December 14 to 17, 2001
at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research,
Chandigarh.

Theme subjects are 1. Endocrine Diabetes,
2. Weight gain and diabetes de-control.

Professor R.J. Dash,
Head of the Department of Endocrinology,
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research,
Chandigarh 60 012,
tel 0172 747585-99 x 275 fax 744401, 745078

invites diabetes researchers to collect relevant data for presenting theme
papers, and the last date for submitting abstracts will be in September

World-India Diabetes Foundation
will be sponsoring an International Symposium on type 2 diabetes in Cochin, Kerala
on December 1 and 2, 2001.

The faculty will include leading diabetologists from Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, Joslin Clinic, Boston. Oxford University, England, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm and leading diabetologists from India.
The CME credit and certificate for this educatonal activity will be provided by Mayo Foundation Education Department.
The co-sponsors for this meeting include Association of American Physicians of Indian Origin,
Association of Kerala Medical Graduates, API and RSSDI.

For details please contact:
Dr Shashank R Joshi MD,DM
Endocrinilogist
B/23 Kamal Pushpa, 6 Bandra Reclamation
Mumbai 400050
Tel No:91-22-6420107 Fax:91-22-6443572
Email:srjoshi@vsnl.com
or
Dr.Harish Kumar, MD
Chief of Endocrinology
Amrita Institute of Medicine
Cochin

International Symposium on Type II Diabetes
at Cochin, Kerala, India
on December 1 and 2, 2001

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2001
Session 1
Chairs: A. K. Das, M.D., N. P.Kochupillai, M.D.
9:00 – 9:25 Introduction
9:25 - 9:45 New classification of diabetes - Robert Rizza, M.D.
9:45 – 10:05 Physiology of C-peptide – John Wahren, M.D.
10:05 – 10:25 Metabolic syndrome - Robert Campbell, M.D.
10:25 – 10:40 Discussion – Dr. Rizza, Dr. Wahren, Dr. Campbell
10:40 – 11:00 Coffee Break

Session 2
Chairs: H. B. Chandalia, M.D., M. P. R. Nathan, M.D.
11:00 – 11:20 Endothelial dysfunction in diabetics – Edward Horton, M.D.
11:20 – 11:40 Macrovascular complications in type 2 diabetes -Shashank Joshi, M.D.
11:40 – 12:00 Management of dyslipidemia in diabetes – T. C. Ooi, M.D.
12:00 – 12:15 Discussion – Dr. Horton, Dr. Joshi, Dr. Ooi

Session 3
Chairs: Padma Menon, M.D., K. P. Paulose, M.D.
12:15 – 12:35 Management of gut complications in diabetes -Prem Nair, M.D.
12:35 – 12:55 Renal transplantation in end-stage renal disease in diabetes - K. V. Johny, M.D.
12:55 – 1:10 Discussion – Dr. Nair, Dr. Johny
1:15 – 2:15 Lunch Break and Meet the Professor Sessions
Robert Rizza, M.D., John Wahren, M.D., Robert Campbell, M.D.,
Ajay Nehra, M.D., Michael Muekler, Ph.D.
Session 4
Chairs: P. J. Geevarghese, M.D., Panagiotis Halvatsiotis, M.D.
2:15 – 2:35 Epidemiology of diabetes in India - Ambady Ramachandran, M.D., Ph.D.
2:35 – 2:55 Epidemiology of diabetes in Kerala - C. R. Soman, M.D.
2:55 – 3:15 Epidemiology of diabetes in Kuwait - Nabila Abdella, M.D.
3:15 – 3:35 Coffee break
3:35 – 3:55 Clinical and biochemical characteristics of type 2 diabetes in India - V. Mohan, M.D., Ph.D.
3:55 – 4:15 Characteristics of diabetes secondary to chronic calcific pancreatitis - V. Balakrishnan, M.D.
4:15 – 4:35 Discussion – Dr. Ramachandran, Dr. Soman, Dr. Abdella, Dr. Mohan, Dr. Balakrishnan

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2001
Session 5
Chairs: Sidhardha Shah, M.D., John Holloszy, M.D.
9:00 - 9:20 Mechanism of fasting and post-prandial hyperglycemia - Robert Rizza, M.D.
9:20 - 9:40 Insulin resistance in post-surgical patients -Olle Ljungqvist, M.D., Ph.D.
9:40 – 10:00 Glucose transporters in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes – Michael Muekler, Ph.D.
10:00 – 10:20 Aging and type 2 diabetes – K. S. Nair, M.D.
10:20 – 10:40 Discussion – Dr. Rizza, Dr. Ljungqvist, Dr. Muekler, Dr. Nair, Dr. Wahren
10:40 – 11:00 Coffee Break

Session 6
Chair: Edward Horton, M.D.
11:00 – 11:30 Exercise, insulin resistance and diabetes – John Holloszy, M.D.
11:30 – 11:40 Discussion – Dr. Holloszy

Session 7
Chairs: P. V. Rao, M.D., R. V. Jayakumar, M.D.
11:40 – 12:00 Sexual and bladder dysfunction in diabetes – Ajay Nehra, M.D.
12:00 – 12:20 The birth and evolution of a diabetic patient society in India – Harish Kumar, M.D.
12:20 – 12:40 Management of infections in diabetes - M. V. Muralidharan, M.D
12:40 -    1:00 Management of diabetic foot – Roy Varghese, M.D.
1:00 –   1:15 Discussion – Dr. Nehra, Dr. Kumar, Dr. Muralidharan, Dr. Varghese
1:15 –   2:15 Lunch Break and Meet the Professor Sessions
                        Edward Horton, M.D., David Powell, M.D., John Holloszy, M.D., T.C. Ooi, M.D.
Session 8
Chairs: Sam Moses, M.D., Zachariah Thomas, M.D.
2:15 – 2:35 Goals of therapy in type 2 diabetes - K. Sreekumaran Nair, M.D., Ph.D.
2:35 – 2:55 Drug therapy in type 2 diabetes - David Powell, M.D.
2:55 – 3:15 What is in the horizon for diabetic treatment - Edward Horton, M.D.
3:15 – 4:00 Discussion – Dr. Nair, Dr. Powell, Dr. Horton, Dr. Campbell
4:00 – 4:15 Coffee Break

4:15 – 5:30 Panel Discussion: Management of type 2 diabetes – Indian environment
                   Chairs: K. Sreekumaran Nair, M.D., Ph.D. / Edward Horton, M.D.
                   Panel members: A. K. Das, M.D., Edward Horton, M.D., PV Rao, M.D., Ph.D.,
                                               David Powell, M.D., Sam G. P. Moses, M.D., V. Mohan, M.D.,   Ph.D.,
                                               N. P. Kochupillai, M.D., Ambady Ramachandran, M.D., Ph.D.

XIII RSSDI COURSE IN DIABETES MELLITUS
at Leelavati Hospital, Bandra, Mumbai between November 2 and 4, 2001

Course Director : Dr. H.B Chandalia, Co Directors : Dr. R.S. Lamba, Dr. Vijay Panikar

Faculty of eminent Diabetologists, Endocrinologists
and related specialists from all over India.

Eligibility is minimum qualification MB BS
(Please enclose a copy of degree certificate)

Valid for 20 credit hours of RSSDI for first attendence
and 10 credit hours for subsequent attendence

payable to Diabetes Bulletin at Mumbai .
Last date of registration was August 1, 2001

Application Form available at
1. http://www.rssdi.com
2. Diabetes Endocrine Nutrition Management and Research Centre,
103 - 104, Maharishi Karve Road, Mumbai 400 021 Phone : 2871613 Fax : 3633695

All delegates must arrange for their own accomodation in Mumbai.
Limited hostel / dormitory type accommodation at cheap rates is being arranged.
Book early to avail this facility, as it will be offered on first come basis

APPLICATION FOR THE
XIII RSSDI COURSE IN DIABETES MELLITUS
NOVEMBER 2-4, 2001, MUMBAI

Medical Education and Research Trust, Bangalore
and
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Program Convenor and Director
Dr. Vijaya Rao
Former Professor of Medicine and Endocrinology
University of California, Los Angeles
at The Auditorium, Bangalore Medical College
on November 3 and 4, 2001

Dr. Vijaya Rao
502, 4th Cross, III Block
RMV Extension, Behind ISRO Head Quarters
BANGALORE 560 094 KA

International Conference on
RECENT ADVANCES IN DIABETES MELLITUS
October 30 to November 1, 2001

Greetings from the Gulf Medical College Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, Gulf Medical College Ajman will host an International Conference on Recent Advances in Diabetes Mellitus, from 30th October to 1st November 2001, in joint collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Govt. of UAE and Emirates Medical Association.

This conference aims to focus on the recent advances in diabetes and related disorders at clinical and research levels. We wish to provide an interactive platform for doctors, scientists, International health care organisations, medical and pharmaceutical companies so as to formulate co-axial strategies to enhance diabetes care. About 20 internationally renowned scientists from all over the world will deliver state-of-the-art lectures on various topics at this conference.
It will be a unique opportunity for doctors engaged in research, teaching and clinical practice to discuss various issues and topics related to the management of Diabetes Mellitus.
I take this opportunity to invite you to this conference. Please find enclosed the tentative Scientific program, along with the List of speakers & topics to be discussed at the conference.

Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact Mr. Ravi T. at the Conference Secretariat on the numbers given below.

Prof. S. Rangaswami
Chairman, Scientific Committee
International Conference on recent Advances in Diabetes Mellitus
Gulf Medical College Ajman P.O.Box: 4184 Ajman
United Arab Emirates

10th annual meeting of
ANDHRA PRADESH DIABETES FEDERATION
on October 27 and 28, 2001 at Nellore

Greeting from Nellore!
A place famous for it's high quality rice, historical temples of ancient architecture and long sandy beaches. On the other hand the only sattelite launching station "Sri Hari Kota" in India is situated in Nellore Dt., from where the recent GSLV is launched. Thus Nellore allows visitors to take an advantage of its many attractions. It will be my pleasure to invite you to the 10th annual meeting of ANDHRA PRADESH DIABETES FEDERATION in Nellore on 27th and 28th of October 2001.

An exciting programme is being planned which will include up-to-date information on International iabetes Research, Clinical Care, Education and Professional standards. Issues relevant to India will be a Focus of the meeting. The comprehensive programme will be of interest to the Scientific Community as well as health care professionals and the general public. The meeting will feature key International and Regional speakers, a series of plenary lectures and a range of symposia. The details of academic programme will be mailed to you shortly.

10th APDF CONGRESS SECRETARIAT
Dr. Anil Kumar Reddy
16-1191, Kasturidevi Nagar, Pogathota,
Nellore 524 001

Registration fee before August 30th : Rs. 300/-, September 1st to October 15th - Rs. 500/-,
All remittances should be paid by Bank Draft or Bank's Cheque in favour of APDF - 2001.
All registration enquiries should be mailed to conference secretariat.

10th APDF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

Dr. M. CHINNI KRISHNUDU
Dr. Y. CHIRANJEEV REDDY
Dr. KANDULA SAI
Dr. D.KUMARI
Dr. Y. SADASIVA RAO
Dr. S. SATHYANARAYANA MURTHY
Dr. V. VENKATARATHNAM
Dr. G. VIJAYA KUMAR
Dr. H. VINAYA KUMAR
Prof. P. VISHNUPRIYA RAO

10th APDF PATRONS:

Prof. B.K. SAHAY
Prof. P. SHYAM SUNDAR
Prof. N. SUDHAKAR RAO
Prof. R.P. MATHUR
Prof. G.C. REDDY
Prof. K. DILEEP KUMAR
Dr. BIPIN K. SETHI
Prof. SAM G.P. MOSES
Prof. V. SESHAIAH
Prof. A.K. DAS

Dr. Girish Verma
KR 227/5 Doctors Quarters
MBS Hospital Campus
Kota 324 001 RJ
fax 0744 321270

12th Annual Conference
DIABETES ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
Southern Chapter
on September 29 and 30, 2001 at Hotel Carlton, Kodaikanal

Dr. A.J. Asirvatham
Anna Bus Stand,
MADURAI 625 020 TN
tel 0452 535266, 653006
98421 51977
daicon2001in@yahoo.com

CME on DIABETES
7th Annual Conference of
All Tripura Diabetic Forum
September 8 and 9, 2001 at Agartala

Dr. Rajat Kant Bhattacharjee
Hon General Secratary
All Tripura Diabetic Forum
Housing Complex, 79 Tilla PO Kunjaban 799 006 Tripura
tel 329187

At Bikaner, Rajasthan on September 2, 2001
Registration Fee is by payment of Rs.200 in favour of
DIABETES AND NURSING
to reach before July 31, 2001

Dr. R.P. Agrawal
Course Director
2, Adarsh Colony
Bikaner 334001 (INDIA)
Ph:- 0151-202431 Fax - 0151-541931
E-mail - rajeendra@usa.net

We are planning to give practical demonstration about injection
techniques, Blood Sugar estimation. Use of new devices viz
NOVOPEN/GLUCOMETER etc.

CONTEMPORARY THEMES IN DIABETOLOGY
on July 29, 2001 at
Basaveshwara Teaching Hospital, Gulbarga

Prof. MURALIDHAR S. RAO
Ashirvad N.V.LAY-OUT
10-3/11 VITHAL NAGAR
GULBARGA 585 103 KA

Diabetes Update on
Prevention of Diabetes
on April 8, 2001 between 9 am and 4.30 pm
at All India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi

Prof. M.P. Agrawal
Delhi Diabetic Forum
39-17 Old Rajinder Nagar
New Delhi 110 060
tel 011 5773254, 5729456, 5851408

Indian Medical Association and
Andhra Pradesh Diabetes Federation
Diabetes Update
on April 15, 2001
at GSL Trust Cancer Hospital, Swatantra Hospitals,
Rajahmundry

Dr. Kandula Sai
Danavaipeta
Rajahmundry 533 103 AP
tel 0883 469559 478437 467200 fax 461714

co-ordinated by Dr. Arun Bakshi, UK, on February 18, 19 and 20, 2001 tentatively approved for 15 RSSDI credit hours Invited speakers include : Prof. Hajera Mahtab, Bangladesh; Dr. Khalid Ali Al Rubeaan, Saudi Arabia; Dr. Mahen Wijesuriya, Sri Lanka; Dr. Madhur Dev Bhattarai, Nepal; Prof. A. Samad Shera, Pakistan; Dr.Abdulrazzaq, Dubai. Dr. A. Alwan, WHO; Prof. Graham Hitman, UK; Dr. Hilary King, WHO; Prof. Rhys Williams, UK Enquiries from Diabetes Research Centre 4 Main Road Royapuram Chennai 600013 tel 044 5954913 fax 5954919 ramachandran@vsnl.com dr_vijay@vsnl.com

5th INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF
THE IMMUNOLOGY OF DIABETES SOCIETY
in Chennai , India
on February 14-16, 2001

Dr. C.B. SANJEEVI,
Department of Molecular Medicine,
KAROLINSKA INSTITUTE CMM L8:03,
S-171 76 STOCKHOLM,
SWEDEN
tel +46-8 517 76254
fax +46-8 517 76179

sponsored by the British Medical Journal at Oberoi Towers, Mumbai on February 2, 3 and 4, 2001 Further details from Dr. R.D. Potdar Society for the Natal Effects on Health in Adults Plot 6 Block F opp Govt Colony Bldg no 326 Bandra East Mumbai 400 051 MS tel 022 6516439 6456763 fax 6516438 mrcssc@vsnl.com
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by World-India Diabetes Foundation at Kochi coordinated by Prof. K. Sreekumaran Nair, Mayo Clinic, Rochester on January 13, 14 and 15, 2001 [ post poned ] tentatively approved for 15 RSSDI credit hours Enquiries from Prof. R.V.JAYAKUMAR R.V. 3 ANCHERIL GARDENS GANDHINAGAR P.O. KOTTAYAM 686 008 KE tel 0481 597925 594424 0471 448109 fax 0481 598506 dr_jayakumar@vsnl.com Invited Speakers include : Paul Zimmet, CS Yajnik, Robert Rizza, Peter Flatt, Robert Kahn, John Tooke, Claudio Cobelli, A Ramachandran, V Mohan, K Fryan, K Sree Nair, John Wahren, V Iyer, Timothy O'Brien, TKR Rao, Olle Ljunqvist, Panos Halvatsiotis, C Muralidharan, RV Jayakumar, A Ramachandran, HB Chandalia, Edward Horton, D Powell, S Amiel, Colum Gorman, Sam GP Moses, PV Rao, KV Johny, N Kochupillai.
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