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12 HAAD-accredited CME hours on offer as leading experts discuss
the latest on Endocrinology
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Exercise crucial to endocrine system working properly, says
Imperial College London’s Professor Meeran
January 11-12 2013 Abu Dhabi
The capital is set to host some of the world’s
foremost endocrinologists for the annual Clinical Update (ECU) from the
European Society of Endocrinology (ESE).
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| Imperial College London Diabetes Centre - Abu Dhabi to host ESE Clinical Update 2013 |
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| Professor Karim Meeran, a specialist consultant with ICLDC |
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| Professor Philippe Bouchard, the President of ESE |
The
conference has been accredited by the Abu Dhabi Health Authority-HAAD, meaning
that there are 12 CME hours up for grabs for those who take part.
Leading
experts and delegates will hear how hormone efficiency is the key to a healthy
lifestyle as Abu Dhabi’s Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC) kicks
off 2013 hosting the two-day event later this month (January).
According to Imperial College London’s Professor Karim Meeran, a
specialist consultant with ICLDC, although the Update is set to reveal some new
case studies, the solution to diabetes is as simple as adopting a healthy
lifestyle.
“However many times a group of medical specialists gets together
for these updates, the key to managing and even preventing diabetes remains the
simple two-prong solution of embracing a balanced diet and regular exercise.”
He said that the endocrine system is powerful enough to override
most dietary indiscretions.
“If a normal person overeats, the pancreas will respond as best it
can to overcome this and make plenty of insulin to keep the glucose level
normal. Hopefully such indiscretions are occasional and the endocrine system
can cope with this.
“However, those who overeat every day will ultimately put on lots
of weight, exhaust the pancreas and eventually type 2 diabetes ensues. Exercise
can prevent diabetes. To keep the endocrine system working properly, it is best
to take regular exercise three times per week, and to embrace a balanced diet,
which includes lots of vegetables.”
Professor Meeran added that the ECU programme is designed to give a rigorous update on
current clinical practice, research and thinking in the world of hormones and
their role in the prevalence of diabetes and related complications.
“There is no doubt that type 2 diabetes is the most
common endocrine problem peculiar to the Middle East.
In fact, Dr Maha Taysir Barakat recognised this and several years ago
helped create an offshoot of Imperial College London to form Imperial College
London Diabetes Centre. The solution to preventing diabetes is by
increasing exercise and adopting a balanced diet, and ICLDC has undertaken
activities to build public awareness of these smart, simple steps.”
Professor
Philippe Bouchard, the President of ESE and a leading author with more than 300
published works on endocrinology under his belt, confirmed that the intensive
programme is structured over 24 sessions and workshops delivered by sector
experts such as the UK’s Professor Peter Trainer, Professor Wilmar Wiersinga
from The Netherlands and ICLDC’s Medical & Research Director and Consultant
Endocrinologist, Dr Maha Taysir Barakat. He said that topics will include the
latest thinking on thyroid, calcium metabolism, as well as the metabolic
syndrome.
“We’re delighted to be holding the ESE Clinical Update Course in
the UAE,” said Professor Trainer. “This is our first ever meeting held
outside of Europe and we hope it will serve as a platform for trainees and
established endocrinologists to exchange ideas and share the challenges
encountered in their respective regions. This innovative course will
provide delegates with the perfect opportunity to learn more about the latest
thinking across the breadth of clinical endocrinology.”
The ESE Clinical Update in Abu Dhabi will run on January 11-12
2013. It is the third in an annual programme of international events providing
essential training for all trainees and an update for established endocrinologists.
For more details and to register online, please visit www.ese-hormones.org.
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