Dear MDES Members, Ready to grow your journey in diabetes education?  MDES is excited to welcome applications for the Diabetes Educator Mentorship Programme 2026 – Mentee Recruitment. Whether you are new to diabetes education, transitioning into the field, or looking to strengthen your knowledge and confidence, this programme is an opportunity to learn from an experienced diabetes educator and grow with the support of a mentor. As a mentee, you will have the opportunity to: Gain practical insights from an experienced diabetes educator Build confidence in your role as a diabetes educator Learn from real-world experiences and challenges Develop your professional skills and knowledge Connect with someone who can support and inspire your journey  But don’t just take our word for it… Hear from our previous batch of mentees and discover how the mentorship experience supported their journey in diabetes education. Ready to take the next step? If you are interested in

Dear valuable members, Malaysian Diabetes Educators Society (MDES) invites applications for the MDES Conference 2026 Sponsorship. This  sponsorship aims to support selected members by providing complimentary registration to attend the 3 full days of the MDES Conference 2026. We strongly encourage members who are passionate about contributing to diabetes education and community service to apply. EligibilityThe Sponsorship is open to:1. Open to active MDES members or new members who have completed at least six (6) months of membership at the time of application.Applicants must be Malaysian citizens.2. The sponsorship is a one-off award, applicable to conference registration fees only.3. A total of eight (8) recipients will be selected by the MDES Executive Committee.4. Members who have already registered for the conference are still eligible to apply. Successful applicants will be reimbursedaccordingly. Application Requirements Applicants are required to submit a written application including:a) Previous contributions to MDES activities or diabetes-related community services (maximum 250 words)b) Proposed contributions to MDES if selected (maximum 250 words) Terms & Conditions A) Successful applicants must