
19th Annual Diabetes and Metabolic Disease Symposium of Wisconsin
- Diagnosing the stages of type 1 diabetes to be able to use new medications approved for the prevention of type 1 diabetes.
- Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans by using a variety of new continuous glucose monitors
- Managing acute and chronic complications of diabetes (e.g., dyslipidemia, coronary disease).
- Communicating effectively with patients and their families regarding diabetes self-management (we will be focusing on employees this year)
- Utilizing the latest evidence-based guidelines and technologies in diabetes care. With talks like year-in-review and updates on annual guidelines, our attendees will have cutting-edge information on diabetes management.
Join us for our two-day in-person event!
The Diabetes Symposium is a two-day, affordable and educational CME conference that allows you to:
- Earn a wealth of information from our reputable and well-known speakers
- Claim CME credit
- Correspond with exhibitors
- Ask questions and participate in our Audience Response Sessions
- Interact with colleagues and network with others
Registration includes the following meals:
Add-on: Networking Dinner offered on Thursday, May 7th includes dinner and the option to play Whirlyball and Hyperbowling.(Cash Bar)
Target Audience
- Endocrinologists
- Primary care providers
Learning Objectives
Participants who engage in this education intervention will be able to:
- Explain the pathophysiological processes involved in diabetes and obesity.
- Incorporate the patient perspective into diabetes and obesity care.
- Describe appropriate drugs and therapy for diabetes and obesity, using well-controlled trial data.
Thursday, May 7th | |
7:00 AM - 7:55 AM | Check In/Breakfast/Exhibit Hall |
7:55 AM - 8:00 AM | Welcome |
8:00 AM - 8:35 AM | Year-in-Review Steven B. Magill, MD, PhD |
8:35 AM - 9:10 AM | Managing Diabetic Retinopathy in 2026: Screening, Prevention, and Emerging Therapies Baseer Ahmad, MD |
9:10 AM - 9:45 AM | Diabetes Management Nephropathy Sylwia Kaeding, MD, MSc |
9:45 AM - 10:05 AM | Exhibit Hall |
10:05 AM - 10:40 AM | Inpatient Diabetes: Practical Management Amie Ogunsakin, MD |
10:40 AM - 11:15 AM | Adjunctive Therapies for T1D: Beyond Insulin Jovan Milosavljevic, MD, MS |
11:15 AM - 11:50 AM | Diabetes and Bone Health Weiwen Chen, MBBS, PhD |
11:50 AM - 12:45 PM | Lunch |
12:45 PM - 12:50 PM | Welcome Back |
12:50 PM - 1:25 PM | Diabetes Management in Older Adults Lisa L. Morselli, MD, PhD |
1:25 PM - 2:00 PM | Effects of Alcohol in People with Diabetes Mickey Voss, MD |
2:00 PM - 2:35 PM | Future of Diabetes Technology: AID 2.0 Michael Hughes, MD |
2:35 PM - 2:55 PM | Exhibit Hall |
2:55 PM - 3:30 PM | Using Once-Weekly Insulin in T2DM: The Future is Now! Carol H. Wysham, MD |
3:30 PM - 4:05 PM | Multifunctional Incretin Peptides in Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity and Associated Co-morbidities Srividya Kidambi, MD, MS |
4:05 PM | Adjourn |
4:15 PM - 7:30 PM | Networking Program at Whirlyball* |
*Additional registration required to attend* |
| Friday, May 8th | |
7:00 AM - 7:55 AM | Check In/Breakfast/Exhibit Hall |
7:55 AM - 8:00 AM | Welcome |
8:00 AM - 8:35 AM | Insulin Pumps in Practice Lauren Waterman, MD |
8:35 AM - 9:10 AM | Updates in Bariatric Surgery for Diabetes and Obesity Management Ezra Teitelbaum, MD, MEd |
9:10 AM - 9:45 AM | Cortisol and Diabetes - Catalyst Trial Bradley R. Javorsky, MD |
9:45 AM - 10:05 AM | Exhibit Hall |
10:05 AM - 10:40 AM | Lipids in Patients with Diabetes Stephen Kopecky, MD |
10:40 AM - 11:15 AM | Towards Prevention of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: Clinical Presentation, Pathogenesis, and New Treatments Melissa A. Elafros, MD, PhD |
11:15 AM - 11:50 AM | CGM-based Metabolic Phenotyping in Type 2 Diabetes Tracy McLaughlin, MD, MS |
11:50 AM - 12:45 PM | Lunch |
12:45 PM - 12:50 PM | Welcome Back |
12:50 PM - 1:25 PM | Diabetes Remission: What the Evidence Shows and How to Counsel Patients Daisy Duan, MD |
1:25 PM - 2:00 PM | Classification of Diabetes Steven B. Magill, MD, PhD |
2:00 PM - 2:35 PM | Activin Type II inhibitors for Weight Loss Srividya Kidambi, MD, MS |
2:35 PM - 3:10 PM | SGLT-2 inhibitors: How to Tackle Side Effects Olena Klindukohva, MD |
3:10 PM | Adjourn |

Travel
For lodging the Hilton Garden Inn is connected to the venue- additionally just across the parking lot you can stay at the Sheraton.
Activity Director: Srividya Kidambi, MD, MS Professor of Medicine, Chief, Division of Endocrinology & Molecular Medicine Associate CMO – Medical & Procedural Specialties, Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin |
Planning Committee Members: |
Katherine Gralinski, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC Diabetes Management Team, Division of Endocrinology and Molecular Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin |
Steven B. Magill, MD, PhD Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Molecular Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin |
Lisa Morselli, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Molecular Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin |
Speakers:
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all persons in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. It is the policy of the Medical College of Wisconsin to identify, mitigate and disclose the absence or presence of all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- Katie Gralinski, PA-C
- Srividya Kidambi, MD, MS
- Lisa L Morselli, MD, PhD
- Mickey Voss, MD
- Slywia Kaeding, MD
- Steven B. Magill, MD
- Basweer Ahmad, MD
- Weiwen Chen, MBBS
- Melissa Elafros, MD, PhD
- Jovan Milosavljevic, MD
- Amie Ogunsakin, MD
The following persons in control of content disclosed the following financial relationships which were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest mitigation process and addressed:
Name | Company | Role |
Ezra Teitelbaum, MD, MEd | Boston Scientific | Speaker |
Carol Wysham, MD | Abbott Diabetes, Abbvie, Eli Lilly, ManKind, Novo Nordisk, Bayer, AltrixBio | Speaker, Advisory Committee, Researcher, Consultant |
Daisy Daun, MD | Endogenex INc | Research Funding |
Michael Hughes, MD | Dexcom, Sanofi, Sequel Med Tech | Consultant |
Bradley Javorsky, MD | Chiesi Farmaceutici | Research |
Tracy McLaughlin, MD, MS | Dexcom, Lilly, Amylyx | Consultant |
ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 12.25 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
Available Credit
- 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 12.25 Hours of ParticipationHours of Participation credit.
Thank You For Your Support!
Platinum : Xeris Pharmaceuticals
Gold : Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
Silver : Novo Nordisk, Abbott Diabetes Care, Ascendis Pharma
Bronze : Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Ascendis Medical Affairs, Rhythm Pharma, Sequel Med Tech, Kyowa Kirin, Dexcom, Alexion, Lilly, Soleno Therapeutics, Corcept Therapeutics, Beta Bionics, CCS, Sanofi, Tandem
Price
Registration will increase by $25 as of April 27, 2026, registration will close on Monday, May 5, 2026.
| Registration Type | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
Two Day Registration | $325 |
Two Day Registration with Thursday Night Networking Program | $360 |
Thursday One Day Registration | $175 |
Thursday One Day Registration with Thursday Night Networking Program | $210 |
Friday One Day Registration | $175 |
Friday One Day Registration with Thursday Night Networking Program | $210 |
Learner Two Day Registration | $175 |
Learner Two Day Registration with Thursday Night Networking Program | $210 |
* The Thursday Night Networking Program will be hosted at Whirlyball and will include an hour of fun with large games, Whirlyball and Hyperbowling! You can also enjoy some time networking with fellow attendees on the nice rooftop patio. After an hour of open networking/game play we will make our way to the upper banquet hall for dinner to continue conversations. * Space is limited * | |
Please review our refund guidelines below:
30 Days or More Before Event/Service Start
- Full refund minus a $25 credit card reversal fee.
- Notification must be received at least 30 days prior.
15–29 Days Before Event/Service Start
- Refund will be issued minus a $25 credit card reversal fee plus an additional $25 administrative fee (total deduction: $50).
- Notification must be received at least 15 days prior.
Less Than 15 Days Before Event/Service Start
- No refunds will be issued.
Important Notes:
- All refund requests must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected].
- Fees are non-negotiable and cover transaction and administrative costs.
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