An interactive day-by-day programme of APC 2009 is available here. Alternatively, you can download and print now (under 'Downloads') a pdf version of it .
This year the programme was not organised by tracks - to encourage diabetes healthcare professionals to consider attending not only sessions that are directly related to their medical field, but others which are not directly directed but will help and shape his/her practice and research in new and innovative way.
Visit the itineraries page to help you identify quicker the sessions that are related to your medical speciality and/or discipline.
Note: The sessions presented on the programme PDF are organised by room for readibility.
Main features of the conference
- Diabetes UK Opening symposium on the theme of the conference, 'The changing face of diabetes', introducing the new developments in research and clinical practice for the future, as well as celebrating the 75th anniversary of Diabetes UK.
- Named lectures: Professionals were invited as speakers for highly respected and prestigious awards.
- Built-in and oral sessions: Invited speakers and oral abstract presenters gave talks related to basic science, clinical science, education, clinical care management, healthcare delivery, psychological care.
- Panels and debates.
- Awards: Abstract presenters were selected to receive special awards and present their work.
- Meet the professor session: A stimulating session where the audience had the chance to interact with a prominent speaker.
- Professional Networking Meetings: Healthcare professionals were given the opportunity to be updated on the work of Diabetes UK, as well as meet and network.
- Hot topic sessions.
- Posters.
- Satellite symposia.
- Exhibition.
2009 new features
The conference organising committee constantly strive to keep the programme dynamic and relevant to healthcare professionals working in the field of diabetes.
In 2009, exciting new features were included in the conference programme:
- Bariatric surgery plenary session
- Late breaking abstracts session: the topics of this session reflected the latest updates on research on diabetes.
- Speed data presentations: very concise presentations of abstracts by their author, to be further discussed during the poster sessions.
- Poster sessions: poster sessions previously held during lunchtime had their own dedicated slots, which enhanced their impact.
- Closing plenary session on 'How low to go', covering blood sugar level, blood pressure and lipids.
