Second "Dialogue with IDF experts" held in Shanghai

05 September 2024

Building on the success of the event in Beijing on 1 June, a second “Dialogue with IDF Experts” capacity-building session was organised by the IDF School of Diabetes and the Beijing Medical and Health Foundation on 31 August in Shanghai, China. During the session, 120 healthcare professionals learned the latest research and developments on weekly insulin therapy .  

Expert speakers, including Professor Alice Cheng (Canada), Professor Weigang Zhao (China), Professor Julia Mader (Austria), and Professor Harpreet Bajaj (Canada), delivered insightful presentations on insulin therapy, research advancements, scientific evidence and the clinical application of once-weekly insulin. 

Following the individual presentations, Professor Tianpei Hong (China) chaired a dynamic panel discussion and an engaging Q&A session, fostering an environment of active learning and knowledge exchange. 

Attendees and speakers alike praised the high-quality academic content and topics presented, while the speakers were impressed by the top-level organisation and the enthusiastic engagement of the audience.  

This session underscores the International Diabetes Federation’s ongoing dedication to enhancing diabetes care worldwide through expert-led education and meaningful collaboration. 

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