LATEST WEBINARS

Transition of care for emerging adults with T1D

Video available on demand in September 2022

In this webinar, Dr. Taninee Sahakitrungruang, Professor at Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand will talk about the transition from pediatric to adult care services for emerging adults with Type 1 Diabetes.

In this webinar,  you will learn:

  • The difficulties of young adulthood with T1D
  • The challenges related to transition from pediatric to adult care services
  • The establishment of a multidisciplinary diabetes transition clinic in Thailand
  • Retrospective study – Evaluation of the outcome of the transition program (King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital)
  • Challenges in access to diabetes care in Thailand and the importance of building networks
Carb Counting

Guest Speaker : Dr. Sirimon Reutrakul

Carb Counting

Video available on demand in April 2022

In this webinar, Dr. Sirimon Reutrakul, Endocrinologist and Professor of medicine in the USA and Thailand will talk about Carb Counting in Type 1 Diabetes care.

In this webinar,  you will learn:

  • Why Carb Counting is important for T1D care
  • General Principles for Carb Counting
  • How to educate and empower T1D Patients with Carb Counting skills
  • Case Study: carbohydrate counting clinic at Ramathibodi Hospital in Thailand
  • Practical tips and guidelines to start a Carb Counting program in your clinic
Diabetic Retinopathy and Eye Health

Guest Speaker : Dr. Rebecca Thomas

Diabetic Retinopathy and Eye Health

Video available on demand in December 2021

In this webinar, Dr. Rebecca Thomas, Epidemiologist in diabetic eye disease in Swansea University Medical School in the UK will talk about Diabetic Retinopathy and Eye health.

In this webinar,  you will learn:

  • Why eye health is so important
  • What are the severity grades of diabetic retinopathy (Type of lesions, Symptoms and Treatment)
  • What are the risk factors for diabetic retinopathy with the Evidence-based research
  • What is the medical management for diabetic retinopathy
  • How to screen for diabetic retinopathy
Psychological support and solution focused approaches in T1D

Guest Speaker : Dr. Rose Stewart

Psychological support and solution focused approaches in T1D

Video available on demand in November 2021

In this webinar, Dr. Rose Stewart, Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the UK will talk about Psychological support and solution focused approaches in Type 1 Diabetes.

In this webinar, you will learn:

  • How to identify psychological distresses in people with diabetes
  • The key focus areas for reducing psychological distress
The Glucose-Insulin Relationship

Guest Speaker : Dr. Ngee Lek

The Glucose-Insulin Relationship

Video available on demand in October 2021

In this webinar, Dr Ngee Lek, Senior Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes at KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital in Singapore will talk about the Glucose-Insulin Relationship.

Watch the webinar to learn:

The context and concept behind the relationship between Glucose & Insulin.
  • in health and illness
  • in adults and children
Management of Paediatric Type 1 Diabetes

Guest Speaker : Dr. James Law

Management of Paediatric Type 1 Diabetes

Video available on demand in September 2021

In this webinar, Dr James Law, Consultant in Paediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust in the UK will talk about Management of Paediatric Type 1 Diabetes.

Watch the webinar to learn:

  • How to start insulin at diagnosis
  • What are the evidence for MDI regimens
  • How to adjust insulin for meals and exercise
  • What should be the frequency of blood glucose testing to optimise diabetes control
  • How to treat hypoglycaemia
  • What are the sick day rules

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