Dr. Charles Diggiss, chief medical officer at Doctors Hospital and President/CEO of the MedNet Group of Companies, and Dr. Janine Sanchez, associate professor and director of pediatric diabetes at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine will speak at ACE Diabetes' third annual seminar for healthcare professionals.
The theme for this year's seminar is "Mission Possible: Diabetes down". Dr. Diggiss will speak on the topic bariatric surgery and diabetes. Specifically, he will be focus on the question, "Why should I have a gastric restrictive procedure to control my diabetes and reverse my obesity?"
The general surgeon, whose current practice features advanced laparoscopic applications, has become one of the most respected names in bariatric surgery in The Bahamas. He pioneered in laparoscopic general surgery (1994) in The Bahamas and has the distinction of introducing the Lap-Band with its inventor Professor Mitiku Belachew in 1998 in The Bahamas. Dr. Diggiss re-introduced the Lap-Band in 2008 with the launch of his RITEWEIGH program.
Dr. Sanchez, who has been involved in diabetes research, including immune studies, prevention studies, insulin trials and psychological treatment studies will address the topic of diabetes and teens. Her presentation will include case studies and will touch on many points, including how to diagnosis diabetes in teenagers, basic insulin management, screening tests and risks of poor control, treatment, and available technology. Her objective is to provide the audience with the ability to distinguish between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in teenagers; understand basic management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in teenagers, and understand how to avoid risks of poorly controlled diabetes in teenagers.
"Diabetes is one of the biggest health challenges we face in The Bahamas, but as healthcare professionals we can make a difference," said Dr. Graham Cates, founder of ACE Diabetes. "A healthier population is mission possible."
The seminar will be held Friday, November 13 at the New Providence Community Center on Blake Road. Registration begins at 6 p.m. The seminar officially commences at 6:30 p.m., and the event includes dinner and drinks.
Dr. Diggiss and Dr. Sanchez will also participate in the ACE Diabetes Expo on Saturday, November 14 a fun-filled event featuring prizes and giveaways plus demonstrations in cooking, fitness, and farming. They will both be available to answer questions from the public during "Ask The Experts" sessions.
The free event is sponsored by CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank and The Diabetes Education Network (DEN) which was established in 2011 to address the overwhelming need in the country for quality treatment and care for people with diabetes, or at risk for diabetes. Leading the way in diabetes treatment and education in The Bahamas, DEN offers compassion combined with research-based care.
Seating for the seminar is limited; participants are encouraged to pre-register online at www.acediabetes.org/symposium or by calling 242-702-9310.
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