Diabetes Australia: The Future of Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Remission in Australia
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| Thursday, August 24, 2023 |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Riverbank Room 4 |
Details
This symposium will cover insights and discussion on the evidence base for type 2 diabetes prevention and remission, implications for policy and service delivery, and future opportunities for impact and reform in Australia. The session will draw on Diabetes Australia’s own position statements, involvement in/ support for prevent and remission research studies, and experience in type 2 diabetes prevention program/ service delivery. The session will also leverage insights from speakers at the forefront of type 2 diabetes prevention and remission.
Speaker
Ms Justine Cain
Director
Australian Diabetes Educators Association
Welcome and introduction
10:00 AM - 10:00 AMBiography
Gary Wittert
Approaches for type 2 diabetes prevention and remission: Overview and considerations
10:00 AM - 10:15 AMBiography
Bevan Bruse
Lived experience perspective of type 2 diabetes remission
10:15 AM - 10:30 AMBiography
A/Prof Samantha Hocking
Associate Professor Diabetes NSW & ACT
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital / Central Clinical School / University of Sydney
DiRECT-Aus study
10:30 AM - 10:45 AMBiography
Peter Brukner
Achieving type 2 diabetes remission with Defeat Diabetes
10:45 AM - 11:00 AMBiography
Laureen Lawlor-Smith
Low carb approaches to type 2 diabetes management and remission
11:00 AM - 11:15 AMBiography
Mr Ray Kelly
Phd Candidate
University of Melbourne
Too Deadly for Diabetes
11:15 AM - 11:30 AMBiography
Ms Justine Cain
Director
Australian Diabetes Educators Association
Panel discussion and Q&A with speakers
11:30 AM - 11:55 AMBiography
Ms Justine Cain
Director
Australian Diabetes Educators Association
Closing remarks
11:55 AM - 12:00 PMBiography
