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Risk Stratification
Applying and refining the IDF–DAR risk categories in Asian practice, and what to do when the patient insists on fasting anyway.
Diabetes & Ramadan Asia Malaysia
Scientific Conference 2026
Theme:
Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Diabetes and Ramadan Care
Medical Academies of Malaysia, Putrajaya28th & 29th November 2026, Saturday & Sunday
Medical Academies of Malaysia, Putrajaya
2Days of science
2Ways to attend — physical & virtual
RM 120From, per delegate
16MMA CPD points
About the conference
Where faith and evidence meet
More than a billion Muslims fast during Ramadan each year, and a large share of them live with diabetes. Caring for them well takes both — the science of modern diabetes management, and a deep respect for the practice of the fast.
The Diabetes & Ramadan (DAR) Asia Malaysia Scientific Conference 2026 brings clinicians, researchers, allied health professionals and educators together in Putrajaya for two days of focused discussion on safe fasting, risk stratification, therapy adjustment and patient education across the Ramadan cycle.
Convened by the Malaysian Endocrine & Metabolic Society (MEMS) together with the Diabetes & Ramadan International Alliance, the meeting is open to physicians, family medicine specialists, pharmacists, dietitians, diabetes educators, nurses and trainees — in person in Putrajaya or online from anywhere.
- ◆Pre-Ramadan risk assessmentStratify who can fast safely, and who needs a different plan.
- ◆Therapy across the fastPractical dose and regimen adjustment for insulin and orals.
- ◆Technology at the tableCGM, pumps and digital tools during suhoor and iftar.
- ◆Education that landsCounselling that respects culture, language and family life.
Scientific focus
Two days, built around the fast
The tracks below run across both days. See the full programme and faculty →
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Insulin & Orals in Ramadan
Evidence-based adjustment of basal-bolus, premix, SGLT2i, GLP-1 RA and sulfonylureas across suhoor, the fasting day and iftar.
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Diabetes Technology
Continuous glucose monitoring, automated insulin delivery and remote monitoring — reading the data of a fasting day.
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Nutrition & Lifestyle
Suhoor and iftar composition, hydration, physical activity and Tarawih — turning guidance into something a family can actually follow.
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Special Populations
Type 1 diabetes, pregnancy, chronic kidney disease, the elderly and adolescents — the groups where the margin is thinnest.
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Education & Community Care
Structured pre-Ramadan clinics, pharmacist- and nurse-led models, and working with mosques and community leaders.
Programme at a glance
28 & 29 November 2026
Saturday, 28 November 2026
- Morning Opening ceremony with the MEMS, DAR International Alliance and IDF presidents, then Plenary 1 — Precision Ramadan Care, from risk stratification to personalised fasting plans
- Midday Symposium 1 — Obesity, Fasting and Metabolic Health: the Ramadan opportunity
- Afternoon Plenary 2 — Fasting, Metabolic Health and Longevity; Ramadan Research Highlights (oral presentations); Symposium 2 — Type 1 DM
Sunday, 29 November 2026
- Morning Plenary 3 — Ramadan Fasting and Diabetes Remission; Interactive DaR Forum 1 — diabetes care beyond Ramadan to Haj
- Midday Poster presentations and Meet the Expert sessions on insulin pumps, CGM and DMTAC
- Afternoon Plenary 4 — AI, CGM and Digital Health; case discussions; Interactive DaR Forum 2 — special situations; oral and poster awards
View the full programme
Session times, titles and faculty as published by the organisers on 6 October 2026.
Attend the conference
Registration & Abstract Information
Registration Fee
| Category | Physical Attendee | Virtual Attendee |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors | RM 200.00 | RM 180.00 |
| Allied Health Professionals | RM 150.00 | RM 120.00 |
Fees are per delegate in Malaysian Ringgit. Registration includes access to all scientific sessions; physical registration additionally includes conference materials and refreshments. The conference is HRD Corp claimable and carries 16 MMA CPD points.
Call for abstracts
Registration & Abstract Submission
Key Dates
- 7th August 2026 Registration & abstract submission opens
- 19th October 2026 Abstract submission closed
- 6th November 2026 Abstract acceptance notification
- 20th November 2026 Registration & payment deadline for accepted abstracts
- 28th & 29th November 2026 Conference days, Putrajaya
Original research, audit and case series relating to diabetes and Ramadan are welcome. Accepted abstracts will be considered for oral or poster presentation.
Venue
Medical Academies of Malaysia
Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, Putrajaya — the administrative capital, thirty minutes from Kuala Lumpur and twenty from KLIA.
- CityPutrajaya, Malaysia
- Dates28 & 29 November 2026
- FormatIn person, with a full virtual stream
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Can't travel? Join virtually.
Virtual passes carry the full scientific programme from RM 120.
Organised by
Our organisers
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Questions
Frequently asked
Who should attend?
Endocrinologists, physicians, family medicine specialists, pharmacists, dietitians, diabetes educators, nurses and trainees involved in the care of people with diabetes who fast.
What is the difference between physical and virtual registration?
Physical delegates attend in person at the Medical Academies of Malaysia in Putrajaya. Virtual delegates join the live stream of the scientific programme online at a lower fee.
How do I register?
Registration is handled through the official registration page — scan the QR code in the registration section or use the Register Now button. Registration opened on 7 August 2026.
When is the abstract deadline?
Abstract submission closed on 19 October 2026. Accepted abstracts are notified on 6 November 2026, and presenting authors must complete registration and payment by 20 November 2026.
Will CPD points be awarded?
Yes — the conference has been awarded 16 CPD points by the Malaysian Medical Association, and it is HRD Corp claimable.
Is the programme available?
Yes — the full two-day itinerary with session titles and faculty is on the programme page. It is correct as published on 6 October 2026 and remains subject to change.