Symposium: Diabetes and Endocrinology

Thursday

30 November

2023

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Overview

In recent years, there have been developments in the field of diabetes and endocrinology pertaining to the patient demographics, management of complications, role of technology and imaging to improve clinical care and outcomes, and the impact of covid pandemic on the endocrine system. As these areas of clinical interests are wide-ranging, the objective of this symposium is to update the current knowledge and understanding of the various conditions to improve patient care.

Some of the topics that will be covered include:

Diagnostic work-up and management of hyponatraemia
Covid endocrinopathies
Type 2 diabetes in the young
Management of complex diabetes in pregnancy and eating disorder
Challenges in inpatient diabetes care and how technology can help

Being clinically diverse and focussed, the educational element of this symposium will appeal to generalist and specialist clinicians both in primary and secondary care.

Dr Soon Song, Sheffield
Chair, Organising Committee

Members of Organising Committee
Dr Natasha Galloway, Edinburgh
Professor Mark Gurnell, Cambridge
Professor Graham Leese, Dundee
Professor Ronald Ma, Hong Kong
Dr Stuart Ritchie, Edinburgh
Professor Mark Strachan, Edinburgh
Dr Rachel Williamson, Melrose

Event Delivery:

This hybrid event allows the opportunity for delegates to watch the presentations in-person at the College, or online live, or at their convenience for up to 28 days following the original broadcast. There will be a mix of speakers presenting from the College and online via web-link.

Delegates can continue to register for on-demand access only after the live event has taken place. The talks will be available to view on-demand by the second working day after the live event and access closes 28 days after the original broadcast, not after the point of booking.

Programme

Thursday 30 November 2023

09:00	Registration and Coffee
09:25	Welcome and introductory remarks by President, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

Session 1 - Endocrinology - how do I manage:

Chair: Dr Rachel Williamson, Consultant Physician, Borders General Hospital, Melrose

09:30	Anabolic steroid usage in men Dr Channa Jayasena, Consultant in Reproductive Endocrinology and Andrology, Imperial College and Hammersmith Hospital, London * when to suspect this condition * how to investiage * what are the management options
10:00	Challenging thyroid function test results Professor Graham Leese, Professor of Diabetes and Endocrinology, University of Dundee and Professor Mark Gurnell, Professor of Clinical Endocrinology, University of Cambridge * pitfalls in interpretation * clinical scenarios * what to be aware of
10:30	COVID endocrinopathies Dr Sophie Clarke, Consultant Endocrinologist, University College London Hospital * which endocrine systems can be affected * when to suspect this condition * how to manage the endocrinopathies
11:00	Coffee / tea

Session 2 - Endocrinology - how do I manage

Chair: Professor Mark Strachan, Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh

11:30	SIR DERRICK MELVILLE DUNLOP LECTURE Chair: President, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Management of hyponatraemia and diabetes insipidus Professor Mirjam Christ-Crain, Professor of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Basel and the University Hospital of Basel, Switzerland * burden of this problem and prognostic implications * understanding the pathophysiological process * different causes of hyponatraemia * diagnostic work up * how to determine the correct treatment
12:15	Interpreting endocrine imaging Dr Dilip Patel, Consultant Radiologist, NHS Lothian * endocrine conditions where imaging is helpful * which imaging tests are most appropriate * illustration of common and rare conditions * how can it help to inform clinical management
12:45	Lunch

Session 3 - Diabetes - how do I manage

Chair: Dr Natasha Galloway, Trainee, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

13:30	Advanced diabetes complications in pregnancy Professor Helen Murphy, Clinical Professor in Medicine (Diabetes and Antenatal Care), Norwich Medical School * challenges of managing severe diabetes complications in pregnancy * update on clinical management * treatment options and how it can improve clinical outcomes
14:00	Frail people with diabetes Professor David Strain, Ass. Professor in Cardiometabolic Health, University of Exeter Medical School * recognition of frailty in the diabetes clinic * management of glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes * challenges in type 1 diabetes management * foot ulcer prevention
14:30	A young person with type 2 diabetes Dr Soon Song, Consultant Physician and Diabetologist, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield * important areas to focus in clinical management * risk assessment for complications * unique challenges in managing this young subgroup
15:00	Coffee / tea

Session 4 - Diabetes - how do I manage

Chair: Dr Stuart Ritchie, Consultant Physician and Clinical Director, Edinburgh Centre for Endocrinology & Diabetes, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh

15:25	Eating disorders and psychological distress in people with type 1 diabetes Dr Rose Stewart, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Diabetes Psychology Lead, Batsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), North Wales * how common is this problem * impact of psychology on diabetes management and outcomes * what should a multidisciplinary service look like
15:55	How to provide a comprehensive inpatient diabetes service: could technology help? Dr Charlotte Boughton, Clinical Lecture, University of Cambridge * what is the nature of the problem * consequences of suboptimal management * how can technology help * what is needed to provide a comprehensive service
16:25	Advances in medical management of diabetic retinopathy Mr Christophjer Brand, Consultant Ophthamologist, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield * what are the latest treatment options * how to determine the appropriate treatment modality * effectiveness of medical management in improving visual outcomes
16:55	Close

Fees

Attendance options

RCPE are delighted that delegates can again, attend events in person at the College. Delegates can book for in-person, in the College attendance up until the day before/day of the event, or for online only attendance up until 21 December 2023. All delegates will have on-demand access to all talks for 28 days following the live event. If you would like to attend in person, please be sure to select the in-person booking option.

An early bird discount applies until Wednesday 1 November 2023.

Registration fees - for in-person, online and on-demand attendance
	In-person - early bird fee (until 01/11/23) for full day	Online - early bird fee (until 01/11/23) for full day	In-person - Fee (from 02/11/23) for full day	Online - Fee (from 02/11/23) for full day
Non-RCPE Member or Fellow	£205	£185	£215	£195
RCPE Fellow & Collegiate/Associalte Members	£135	£125	£145	£135
RCPE Foundation Member, Nurse, AHP, Pharmacist, Physician Associates	£120	£100	£130	£110
RCPE Fellow in low or lower-middle income country, RCPE Student Member	£0	£0	£0	£0
Retired RCPE Fellow, Non-RCPE Student	£20	£10	£20	£20

Long term / other leave – Fellows and Members, please contact the Symposium Co-ordinator as some discretion may be available.

Collegiate and Associate Members of the RCPE in clinical research posts may be eligible for funding - please contact the Symposium Co-ordinator for further information.

Trainees – Scotland Deanery medical specialty trainees can attend any number of eligible symposia for a one-off payment from their study leave budget (block grant scheme).

Invoices

If you wish us to invoice an employer/organisation, please contact the Symposium Coordinator. Payment via invoice is not available for online booking.

Free places

Unpaid post – Nil if confirmation of status provided a member of RCPE – please contact the Symposium Co-ordinator.

Refugee doctors – free places are available to refugee doctors who are Associate Members of the College. Associate Membership for refugee doctors is available free of charge. Please visit our website for instructions on how to join, and then apply to the Symposium Co-ordinator for your free place.

Cancellation policy

If you have to cancel your place within seven days of this event, we regret that we are unable to provide a refund. However, you may nominate someone else to take your place at the discretion of the event co-ordinator.

If you are no longer able to attend in-person, you can still view the event online. We will only reimburse the in-person fee under exceptional circumstances. The event will be available to view on-demand for 28 days after the live event, therefore, there is still opportunity to view the talks if you are not able to attend on the day.

In the event that the College is unable to host the in-person element of this event, all those registered to attend the College in-person will be reimbursed the additional in-person fee.

Further Information

This event is open to all grades of medical, health care and scientific staff and to students. If you are unsure about eligibility, or the correct fee category, please contact the RCPE member of staff responsible for the event (see Fees page).

Please note that on occasion event programmes may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Certificates

All relevant events are approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). To receive a CPD certificate delegates must have completed the online feedback survey. The survey will close 28 days after the original broadcast of the event, with certificates being issued shortly after this.

Certificates cannot be issued after the survey has closed.

On-demand Access

All presentations will be available to view on-demand by the second working day after the live event for 28 days, allowing you to catch-up in your own time. All delegates, including those attending in-person, will have access to view the talks on-demand again during this period.

If you are attending the event in-person at the College, please be aware of the following:

Photography

A professional photographer may be in attendance at this event. Photographs may be used by the College in digital and printed publicity material. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let a member of staff know at the registration desk.

Access

A wheelchair lift and internal lift are in place at the College, allowing access to the conference centre and historic rooms. However, as a listed building, meeting rooms 4 & 5 have restricted access. For further information and assistance, please contact the Event Co-ordinator responsible for the event.

An induction loop system is available in the Great Hall and Conference Centre Auditorium.

Parent Room

We can provide a Parent Room at our events. If you are interested in using this facility, please contact the Co-ordinator for further information.

Accommodation and Directions to the College

The College has negotiated special rates with a number of local hotels.

Bicycle racks are available for cyclists at the door to 8 Queen Street. For access to further bicycle racks, please ask at reception.

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Local walking routes

Three short walks can be enjoyed from the College. So if you are visiting us, why not explore the local area. Details can be found at Medal Routes.

Commercial Sponsorship

Many events are supported by commercial companies taking stand space. Health professionals and NHS managers are invited to visit the company stands during the breaks. Companies interested in sponsoring this, or other events listed on the Calendar, should contact the event Co-ordinator.

Exhibitors/sponsors play no part in the planning or delivery of the event and the College has developed an Ethical Sponsorship Policy to support organising committees and committee chairs in their negotiations with potential commercial partners for education and other events.

Venue:

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 11 Queen Street, Hybrid, EH2 1JQ

Credits

6

Activity Code

143871

#rcpeDiabetes23

Event Coordinator

Margaret Farquhar

Telephone

+ 44 (0)131 247 3636

Email

m.farquhar@rcpe.ac.uk