The Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Microbiology and Department of Public Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Australia had conducted La Trobe Diabetes Research Symposium with the aim to share diabetes related research currently happening at La Trobe and to network with other Diabetes researchers across the university. This symposium was held on 9th November 2020 via zoom from 10 AM to 2 PM (AEDT) i.e, 4:30 AM to 8:30 AM (IST). A wide number of researchers had participated in this symposium from various departments and shared their research ideas on current challenges to the recent advancements in the management of diabetes. Dr. Rahul Krishna Puvvada, PhD Research Scholar under La Trobe and JSS AHER combined PhD program participated in the presentation titled “Self-medication practices among people living with type 2 diabetes in India - A Systematic Review”. Following the presentations, the speakers were involved in the question and answer section where they interacted with other researchers and answered their questions. Lastly, the symposium was ended with prize distribution for the best presentation and best discussion point. It was our pleasure to inform you that Dr. Rahul Krishna Puvvada awarded with the best presentation.