Introduction

The resistance to insulin actions usually induces a state of hyperinsulinaemia as a compensatory mechanism , this hyperinsulinaemia is commonly associated with a number of cardiovascular risk factors including central obesity , hypertension , hyperglycaemia and dyslipidaemia .

Of course all these factors play a big role in the early development , rapid and worse progression of atherosclerosis and coronary events .

According to the recent published data , the age standardized cardiac mortality in type 2 Diabetes are almost three times that of non diabetics either in men or women , the prevalence of co-morbid conditions in type 2 Diabetes are about 65% of type 2 diabetics are also hypertensive , at least 50% have dyslipidaemia , 22% having angina or heart failure , 34% have other heart diseases , 25% of type 2 Diabetics have already cardiovascular complications at the time of diagnosis of their hyperglycaemia and those type 2 diabetics are having 2 – 4 folds increased incidence of coronary heart diseases compared to non diabetics .

Not only that , but 75% of admissions of type 2 diabetics are due to cardiac problems and cardiovascular mortality now represent not less than two thirds of all type 2 diabetic mortality !

Do you think that all of the above are logic justifications for conducting such a conference?

Our vision is that we do not need only a conference but a big project and so we are now in the process of this

The Egyptian Diabetes Center (EDC) in collaboration with the other societies are organizing Diabetes & the Heart Conference , experts from different countries will exchange their experiences in the field of diabetes . Recent advances in Population Studies, clinical and basic research will be presented. International scientists will give state of the art lectures. A number of sessions will be devoted to presentations of original contributions. Many satellites Symposia will be held during the conference.

Language
The official Language of the conference is English. There will be no simultaneous translation.

The Egyptian visa can be easily obtained at all Egyptian Consulates and / or embassies in all over the world , or can be obtained on the spot upon arrival at Cairo airport , as long as your passport is valid for a minimum of three months upon your arrival date.

The official currency is the Egyptian pound (L. E.) The current Rate of exchange for the US Dollar is approximately 5.73 L. E.

The weather in Egypt at this time of the year is pleasant . It should make the large number of social events , daily excursion and Post conference tours memorable ones. The average temperature in Cairo in September and October ranges between a low of 25 C and a high of 35 C. Sunshine is expected most of the days .

Egypt Air is the official air carrier of the conference . A 50% Discount on the one year full fare and 25 % discount on the excursion fare will be granted on all Egypt Air services lines

A special service of meet and assist , then transfer to your assigned Hotel can be arranged for all participants upon request (No transportation fees ).

Hotel rooms sell out quickly specially at this time of the year. The organizing committee had reserved rooms at "Conorde Salam" hotel as well as other more deluxe hotels at special congress rates. For reservation , please fill in the enclosed hotel accommodation form at your earliest convenience . Due to the peak season of tourism , during the Congress period , early room reservation is strongly recommended.

All registration forms must be accompanied by the exact fees in full (either the bankers checks, or copy of the bank transfer) , all Payment should be in the name of :

Upon receiving the registration fees, each participant will receive a registration receipt. Please bring the receipt with you to the registration desks as a proof of your payment.

Written notice of the cancellation is required. Please enclose the registration receipt with a letter of cancellation refund of fees, less a 25% administrative charge, can be applied for up to August 7^th , 2006 . After this date, no refund can be made for cancellation.

Several pharmaceutical, medical and laboratory instruments companies, will exhibit their new products concerning existing or prospective technology for diagnosis and management.