Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · Harvard Medical School Teaching HospitalUniversity of Cape TownGroote Schuur HospitalUniversity of Zimbabwe

Program Agenda

Both programs follow the same two-day agenda.

Harare · 9–10 November 2026Bulawayo · 12–13 November 2026

Agenda is subject to change.

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Day One

Foundations, Complications and Management of Type 2 Diabetes

TimeSessionFaculty
07h45–08h45Registration and Breakfast
08h45–09h00Introduction and WelcomeCourse Directors
09h00–09h30Epidemiology of Diabetes: A Burgeoning EpidemicJoel A. Dave, MBChB (UCT), PhD (UCT), FCP (SA), Cert Endocrinology (SA), FRCP (London)
09h30–10h00Pathophysiology of Type 2 DiabetesMartin J. Abrahamson, MD, FACP, FRCP (London)
10h00–10h30Understanding the Complications of DiabetesJoel A. Dave, MBChB (UCT), PhD (UCT), FCP (SA), Cert Endocrinology (SA), FRCP (London)
10h30–11h00Tea
11h00–11h30Optimizing Nutrition: Diet and Carbohydrate CountingThandeka A. Sibanda, BSc
11h30–12h00Landmark Studies in T2DMMartin J. Abrahamson, MD, FACP, FRCP (London)
12h00–12h30Management of T2DM: An UpdateTrust Zaranyika, MBChB (Hons), MPH, FCP(SA), Cert in Endocrinology & Diabetes (RCP-UK)
12h30–13h30Lunch
13h30–14h00Optimizing CV Health in People with T2DMMoris Chiwanza, MBChB(UZ), MMed Medicine(UZ)* Nickerson Mukapa, MBChB (UZ), MMed Medicine (UZ), Fellow (ECSAC)**
14h00–14h30Cost-Effective InvestigationsTrust Zaranyika, MBChB (Hons), MPH, FCP(SA), Cert in Endocrinology & Diabetes (RCP-UK)
14h30–15h30Meet the Professor Session: Case-Based DiscussionMartin J. Abrahamson, MD, FACP, FRCP (London); Joel A. Dave, MBChB (UCT), PhD (UCT), FCP (SA), Cert Endocrinology (SA), FRCP (London); Trust Zaranyika, MBChB (Hons), MPH, FCP(SA), Cert in Endocrinology & Diabetes (RCP-UK)
15h30–15h45Tea
15h45–16h15Q & AAll Faculty

* presenting in Harare ** presenting in Bulawayo

Day Two

Complications, Technology and Special Populations

TimeSessionFaculty
08h00–09h00Breakfast
09h00–09h30Management of Diabetic Kidney Disease: An UpdateNicola Wearne, BMedSci (USyd), MBChB (USyd), FCP (SA), Cert Nephrology (SA), PhD (UCT)
09h30–10h00The Diabetic Foot – Part INadia Dembskey
10h00–10h30The Diabetic Foot – Part IINadia Dembskey
10h30–11h00Tea
11h00–11h30Diabetes EmergenciesJoel A. Dave, MBChB (UCT), PhD (UCT), FCP (SA), Cert Endocrinology (SA), FRCP (London)
11h30–12h00Diabetes Technology and the Potential Transformation of CareMartin J. Abrahamson, MD, FACP, FRCP (London)
12h00–12h30Pharmacologic Management of T1DMJoel A. Dave, MBChB (UCT), PhD (UCT), FCP (SA), Cert Endocrinology (SA), FRCP (London)
12h30–13h30Lunch
13h30–14h00Managing Diabetes in PregnancyTrust Zaranyika, MBChB (Hons), MPH, FCP(SA), Cert in Endocrinology & Diabetes (RCP-UK)
14h00–15h00Meet the Professor Session: Case-Based DiscussionMartin J. Abrahamson, MD, FACP, FRCP (London); Nicola Wearne, BMedSci (USyd), MBChB (USyd), FCP (SA), Cert Nephrology (SA), PhD (UCT); Joel A. Dave, MBChB (UCT), PhD (UCT), FCP (SA), Cert Endocrinology (SA), FRCP (London)
15h00–15h45Q & AAll Faculty
15h45–16h00Closing CommentsCourse Directors