Amsterdam Meeting 1999

25/26/27 November

Joint Meeting of ABCD with the Dutch Association for Diabetes Research

Amsterdam Hilton Hotel,

Apollolaan 1380-140

1077 BG Amsterdam

Tel :  0031 20 6780780

Fax : 0031 20 6626688

Programme

Thursday November 25th, 1999

2000 Drinks Reception and Dinner

Friday November 26th, 1999

0900 Debate:  The early detection of type 2 diabetes is an effective  strategy for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease

 For:  Professor R. Heine

 Against:  Dr. N. Wareham

1030 Coffee

1100 Thiazolidenes -  Dr. C. Tack

1145 Pathophysiology of Diabetic retinopathy - Dr. Eva Kohner

1230 Lunch

1330 Psychology and Diabetes - Dr. F. Snock

1415 Hypoglycaemia and Diabetes - Dr. Brian Frier

1530 Tea

1600 The organisation of Diabetes care in Holland and UK - Lessons for both?

In Holland: Dr. G. Nijpels;  In UK:  Dr. Bill Alexander

1730 Close of  Meeting

1800 Annual General Meeting of ABCD

 Chairman:  Dr. J.K. Wales

1900 Reception

2000 Conference Dinner

Saturday November 27th, 1999

Return to UK or Optional Day in Amsterdam returning to UK on Sunday, 28th November.