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. Updated September 29, 2026.

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Day One

Foundations, Complications and Management of Type 2 Diabetes

TimeSessionFaculty
07h45–08h45Registration
08h45–09h00Introduction and WelcomeCourse Directors
09h00–09h30The Diabetes Landscape: Epidemiology, Burden and TrendsJoel A. Dave, MBChB (UCT), PhD (UCT), FCP (SA), Cert Endocrinology (SA), FRCP (London)
09h30–10h00Understanding Diabetes: From Pathophysiology to Clinical PhenotypeMartin J. Abrahamson, MD, FACP, FRCP (London)
10h00–10h30Beyond Glycaemia: The Complications of DiabetesJoel A. Dave, MBChB (UCT), PhD (UCT), FCP (SA), Cert Endocrinology (SA), FRCP (London)
10h30–11h00Tea
11h00–11h30Food, Fuel and Freedom: Mastering Diet and Carbohydrate CountingThandeka A. Sibanda, BSc
11h30–12h00The Trials That Have Defined Type 2 Diabetes CareMartin J. Abrahamson, MD, FACP, FRCP (London)
12h00–12h30Management of Type 2 Diabetes in 2026: What to Use, When and WhyTrust Zaranyika, MBChB (Hons), MPH, FCP(SA), Cert in Endocrinology & Diabetes (RCP-UK)
12h30–13h30Lunch
13h30–14h00Protecting the Heart in DiabetesMoris Chiwanza, MBChB(UZ), MMed Medicine(UZ)* Nickson Mukapa, MBChB (UZ), MMed Medicine (UZ), Fellow (ECSAC)**
14h00–14h30Smart Testing: Getting the Most from Cost-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)
15h30–15h45Q & AAll Faculty

* presenting in Harare ** presenting in Bulawayo

Day Two

Complications, Technology and Special Populations

TimeSessionFaculty
08h00–09h00Registration
09h00–09h30Protecting the Kidneys: Modern Management of Diabetic Kidney DiseaseNicola Wearne, BMedSci (USyd), MBChB (Usyd), FCP (SA), Cert Nephrology (SA)- PhD (UCT)
09h30–10h00Feet First: Practical Assessment of the Diabetic FootNadia Dembskey, B Tech. Pod. (SA), M Tech. Pod. (SA), MSc Pod. Surg. Candidate (GCU; QMU)
10h00–10h30Preventing an Amputation: Practical Diabetic Foot CareNadia Dembskey, B Tech. Pod. (SA), M Tech. Pod. (SA), MSc Pod. Surg. Candidate (GCU; QMU)
10h30–11h00Tea
11h00–11h30When Diabetes Becomes an Emergency: Recognition and Rapid ManagementJoel A. Dave, MBChB (UCT), PhD (UCT), FCP (SA), Cert Endocrinology (SA), FRCP (London)
11h30–12h00Making Technology Work for People with DiabetesMartin J. Abrahamson, MD, FACP, FRCP (London)
12h00–12h30Type 1 Diabetes: From Insulin Replacement to Precision ManagementJoel A. Dave, MBChB (UCT), PhD (UCT), FCP (SA), Cert Endocrinology (SA), FRCP (London)
12h30–13h30Lunch
13h30–14h00Two People, One Plan: Managing 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)
15h00–15h30Q & AAll Faculty