Malaysian Diabetes Educators Society

About MDES
MDES aims to improve the quality of life for people affected by diabetes, as well as those who are at risk, by enhancing self-management skills through education and public awareness.
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MDES Objective
Supporting Diabetes Educators through education and training, capacity building, workplace initiatives, advocacy and representation
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MDES Membership
Benefits of Becoming MDES Members:
  • Scholarships
  • Access to Members-Only Materials
  • Regular Updates related to Diabetes Education
  • Discounts for MDES Events and lots more
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MDES Vision

Improving life of people affected by, and at risk of diabetes through optimal health and wellness

MDES Mission

To lead and advocate best practice of diabetes education by promoting healthy living and diabetes self-management
Facilitating Effective Networks

between Diabetes Educators, the health system and the community


Supporting Diabetes Educators

through education and training, capacity building, workplace initiatives, advocacy and representation

Addressing and Assisting

health needs of communities including targeting chronic disease management, self care and continous diabetes education

Improving Access

to quality diabetes education services

Since 2007

More than 13 years of experience

Over 100+

Events have been organised

Promoting

Personalised & Effective Diabetes Education

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Our Latest Events

Facilitating effective networks between Diabetic Educators, the health system and the community
Launch of HelloType1 Malaysia

Launch of HelloType1 Malaysia

Dear Valued MDES Members, The launch of HelloType1 is almost there!  Join us on Friday 26th May at 11am on Zoom to learn more about HelloType1 and how this new platform can…

Diabetes Lifestyle Programme Online Course is BACK again by popular demand!

Dear MDES members, We are pleased to reach out to you once more with an invitation to the second cycle of DLP Online Course training for healthcare professionals from 2 September to 11 November 2023. With the active participation in the previous cycle, we would like to invite all members of MDES (who have registered or have not register) to join us again in this learning journey, as per the details below: Title: The Diabetes Lifestyle Advocate Course – Lifestyle Pillars Made Practical Duration: 2 September – 11 November 2023 Time: Course will close at 11.59pm on the final day (11 Nov) Online Course Synopsis: This course will introduce the key lifestyle areas & current recommendations related to diabetes management. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) will be equipped with the knowledge on the importance of lifestyle intervention in diabetes management. HCPs enrolled will also be invited to explore corresponding patient education modules on the DLP Patient Digital Education &

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The Lifestyle Link in Diabetes Management – Advocating Change with Confidence

Webinar Title: The Lifestyle Link in Diabetes Management – Advocating Change with Confidence  Date/Day: June 17, 2023 (Saturday)  Time: 3.00pm to 5.15pm  Webinar Synopsis: This webinar will highlight the importance of lifestyle intervention in diabetes management & will also explore the role of patient education and support in diabetes care. It will also present a unique digital system, also known as the DLP Patient Digital Education & Support Web-based App, developed by Malaysian experts to help busy healthcare professionals advocate lifestyle change with confidence to their patients. In this webinar, HCPs will have the unique opportunity to preview what the web app has to offer to support HCPs & their patients in and out of clinical setting.   Target Audience: Healthcare Professionals caring for patient with diabetes (ie General Practitioners, Medical Officers, Family Medicine Specialists, Trainee in Family Medicine, Trainee in Endocrinology, Endocrinologists, Diabetes Nurse/Nurse, Pharmacist, Dietitian, Nutritionist)  Registration Link: https://www.dlpintroductorywebinar.com/registration  Fee: Registration is FREE!  CPD Points: 2 points awarded by MPS.

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Our Latest News

Facilitating effective networks between Diabetic Educators, the health system and the community

CPG Management of Obesity 2023

Dear Valued MDES Members, The Malaysian CPG on Management of Obesity 2nd Edition (2023) was launched on 9th June 2023. Please click on this link