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.