The first JPEF Mini CME of 2018 was held at Hotel Hilton Garden Inn on 19 January 2018. Dr.Ashwin David discussed the ‘American Diabetes Association Clinical Practice Recommendations 2018’. Dr.Sukesh R.S, Consultant Physician, PRS Hospital chaired the session. Dr.Arun Shankar lectured on ‘Indian Phenotype: a need for treatment intensification’. Dr.Syam Sunder, Prof. of Medicine, General Hospital, Trivandrum chaired the session. Dr.Geetha M Nair, Consultant Nephrologist, PRS Hospital lectured on ‘Existing Renal Replacement therapies in diabetes-cost and concerns’. Dr.Sumesh Raj,Prof.of Medicine,Sree Gokulam Medical College, Venjaramood chaired. Dr.Mathew John, Consultant Endocrinologist, Providence Diabetes Speciality Centre spoke on ‘SGLT2i-more than just glucose excretion-focus on CV and renal complications. Dr.B.Jayakumar, Prof. and Head, Endocrinology and Medicine,SR Medical College, Varkala chaired the session. Dr.Jothydev lectured on ‘Dapa+Met role in treatment optimization’.Dr.Sabeer A Rasheed, Director & CEO, Dr.Rasheed’s Diabetes Speciality Centre, Trivandrum chaired the session.