The SKN Foundation is bringing together medical experts, healthcare professionals, and community members for a full day dedicated to diabetes education and prevention. Through its South Asian Center for Diabetes & Heart Health (SADH) initiative, the foundation will host the programs on September 9, 2026, at The Imperia in Somerset, New Jersey.
The event will feature two separate sessions designed to address diabetes from both professional and community perspectives. The morning conference will focus on advancing clinical approaches to diabetes care, while the evening program will provide families and community members with practical information about preventing and managing type 2 diabetes.
The professional conference, scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., will focus on “Advancing Diabetes Care in South Asians Across the Lifespan: Redefining Early Detection & Prevention Frameworks.” The program is designed for healthcare professionals and will examine ways to identify diabetes and related health risks at earlier stages.
South Asians face an elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular conditions, often at younger ages and at lower body weights than some other populations. The conference will explore how healthcare providers can adapt screening, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment strategies to better address these risks.
Among the featured experts will be internationally recognized diabetes specialist Dr. V. Mohan, along with Dr. Khurram Nasir, Dr. David C. Klonoff, and Dr. Vasan S. Ramachandran. Their discussions will cover several areas, including diabetes throughout different stages of life, cardiovascular and cardiometabolic risks, early screening, continuous glucose monitoring, precision medicine, digital healthcare, and disparities affecting South Asian communities.
The evening community program will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. and will feature Dr. V. Mohan in a presentation titled “Can We Prevent—and Even Reverse—Type 2 Diabetes?”
Known internationally for his work in diabetes research, prevention, treatment, and education, Dr. Mohan will discuss practical ways individuals can reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The session will emphasize awareness, healthy lifestyle choices, timely screening, and early action.
The organizers aim to make the information accessible to individuals and families so they can better understand diabetes risk and make informed health decisions.
Through SADH, the SKN Foundation is working to address the significant burden of diabetes and cardiovascular disease affecting South Asian communities. By combining professional education with community outreach, the September 9 initiative seeks to strengthen medical knowledge while giving families practical tools for prevention and early detection.
The program represents an effort to connect medical expertise with community needs and encourage greater awareness of diabetes and heart health among South Asians.
