Stream 2 Session #9: Innovations in Diabetes Prevention and Care Across the Lifespan
Tracks
Plenary 1
| Thursday, August 20, 2026 |
| 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Plenary 1 (Ground Floor) |
Details
This session explores integrated approaches to preventing and managing diabetes and obesity across the lifespan, covering paediatric T2D management, data‑driven prevention strategies, and the nutrition - NCD connection to support educators in delivering holistic, evidence‑based care.
Speaker
Dr Giuliana Murfet
Nurse Practitioner Senior Lecturer
University of Tasmania
Chairperson
Biography
Dr Ming Yeong Tan
Adjunct Senior Lecturer
IMU University
Chairperson
Biography
Prof Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin
Professor Of Paediatrics
Universiti Malaya
Innovations in Managing Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes: From Lifestyle to Novel Therapies
8:30 AM - 9:00 AMBiography
Prof Juliana Chan
Professor
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Do we know enough about our patients to impact outcomes?
9:00 AM - 9:30 AMBiography
Prof Winnie Chee Siew Swee
Director, Institute of Research, Development & Innovation
IMU University
Structured Lifestyle and Nutrition Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes in Asia: From Glycaemic Control to Remission
9:30 AM - 10:00 AMBiography
Ms Michelle Robins
Diabetes Nurse Practitioner
Northern Health
Diabetes in aged care
10:00 AM - 10:30 AMBiography
