**Diabetes Update and Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism

Thursday, March 19, 2026, 8:00 AM - Saturday, March 21, 2026, 5:15 PM, Marines' Memorial Club, San Francisco, CA


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (18.25 hours), Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) CE Credits (18.25 hours), American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Category 1 CME (18.25 hours), American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) CE Credits (18.25 hours)

The Diabetes Update section on Thursday focuses on new ideas and therapies relevant to patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism on Friday and Saturday will provide the clinician with updated, pragmatic information about the management of common endocrinologic and metabolic problems, as well as insight into important current areas in clinical research. Formal presentations will be accompanied by question and answer periods with general discussion. Clinical cases will focus on common endocrine problems encountered in clinical practice.

1. DIABETES UPDATE - Understand how stem cells can be used to make new islets to cure type 1 diabetes
2. DIABETES UPDATE - Appreciate long term impact of GLP1 receptor agonists/SGLT2 inhibitors and manage any complications associated with use
3. DIABETES UPDATE - Assess and initiate pump therapy in people with type 1 diabetes
4. DIABETES UPDATE - Identify people at very high risk for type 1 diabetes and treating them to delay the onset of disease
5. DIABETES UPDATE - Understand how ectopic adipose tissue disorders cause disease and what can be done to treat them
6. DIABETES UPDATE - Understand available treatments for diabetic eye diseases
7. DIABETES UPDATE - Use current therapies to enable patients reach their glucose targets
8. DIABETES UPDATE - Understand the role of diabetes in causing cognitive disorders
9. ADVANCES IN ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM - Understand the mechanisms, efficacy and safety profiles of current pharmacologic therapies and apply evidence-based data to optimize the evaluation and management of osteoporosis
10. ADVANCES IN ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM - Identify the factors linking adiposity and bone density; formulate strategies to mitigate bone loss in patients undergoing weight reduction
11. ADVANCES IN ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM - Recognize common causes of low bone density and fragility fractures in young adults; develop diagnostic and management plan tailored to younger patients with low bone density
12. ADVANCES IN ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM - Summarize and integrate the genetic, biochemical and clinical predictors of metastatic behaviors in pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma into individualized surveillance and management strategies
13. ADVANCES IN ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM - Describe the role of ultrasound-based risk stratification systems and apply current guidelines to FNA decision making and follow up recommendations
14. ADVANCES IN ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM - Review the molecular predictors of radioactive iodine resistance and Integrate emerging molecular + clinical data to guide personalized management strategies in advanced differentiated thyroid cancers
15. ADVANCES IN ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM - Review the conventional treatment strategies for Graves’ disease along with emerging and investigational therapies to optimize Graves’ disease management

Course Number: MDM26E01

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Registration Fees

Registration Category	Fee Before 02/01/2026	Fee After 02/01/2026
Physicians	$635	$685
Physicians (Diabetes Only 03/19/2026)	$385	$435
Physicians (Endo Only 03/20/2026 - 03/21/2026)	$485	$535
Nurses/APPs/Other Health Care Professionals	$435	$485
Nurses/APPs/Other Health Care Professionals (Diabetes Only 03/19/2026)	$285	$335
Nurses/APPs/Other Health Care Professionals (Endo Only 03/20/2026 - 03/21/2026)	$335	$385
Residents/Fellows	$350	$400
Residents/Fellows (Diabetes Only 03/19/2026)	$200	$250
Residents/Fellows (Endo Only 03/20/2026 - 03/21/2026)	$300	$350

Registration will close on 03/21/2026 at 12:00pm Pacific Time.  

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Location for On Site Learning

Join us in San Francisco for the Diabetes Update and Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism course, hosted at the the flagship Marines’ Memorial Club and Hotel, located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, just off Union Square and the cable cars. This handsome Beaux Arts-style building offers an inviting club atmosphere that is rich with history, honor and pride. Enjoy unparalleled convenience with immediate access to the Financial District and San Francisco’s most famous landmarks.

Discover the historic Ferry Building, embark on a ferry to Alcatraz, and take in breathtaking bay views, all just steps away from your stay. Immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant culture by exploring Chinatown, strolling through Fisherman’s Wharf, shopping in Union Square, or hopping on a cable car for an unforgettable city tour.

We’ve secured a special discounted group rate at the conference hotel for our attendees. Be sure to book your room early—reservations must be made by the cut-off date or before the block is sold out. After the cut-off date, or if the room block sells out, rooms will be subject to availability and the group rate cannot be guaranteed.

Hotel Name: Marines' Memorial Club & Hotel

Hotel Address: 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Hotel Phone Number: (800) 5-MARINE or 562-7463

Hotel Website: https://marinesmemorial.org/hotel/

Room Rate: $239

Cutoff Date: February 19, 2026

Link to Room Block Reservations: TBA

Additional Information:

Attendees may call MMC direct at 800-562-7463 or 415-673-6672 and ask for UCSF group rate. Faxed reservation requests should be directed to 415-441-3649. Attendees may also e-mail reservation requests to [email protected] Finally, attendees may now book their reservations online by logging on to the Marines’ Memorial Club website –

https://marinesmemorial.org and click the Book a Stay or Make a Reservation Button. The offer code for your group is : DIAB26

By staying at the host hotel, you help UCSF meet its contractual obligations and keep registration fees reasonable.

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