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Strong support system is critical for young adults with type 1 diabetes who are navigating life transitions
During a virtual symposium at the Scientific Sessions, three experts discussed challenges faced by young adults with type 1 diabetes as they make the transition from childhood to adulthood. The panelists, including Anna Floreen Sabino, MSW, CDCES, emphasized the importance of strong support systems and access to helpful resources.
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Culinary medicine specialists will demonstrate how to use, teach nutrition interventions
During a Saturday morning presentation at the Scientific Sessions, three culinary medicine researchers will demonstrate how clinicians can improve patient outcomes through nutrition. Chef Linda Shiue, MD, will discuss how to translate culinary medicine science into solutions for type 2 diabetes prevention and management.
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Experts to explore the ‘legacy effect’ of glycemic management in diabetes care
An A1C value today has consequences for outcomes tomorrow. That’s the message John M. Lachin, ScD, will deliver during a Saturday morning symposium that will explore the long-term benefits of short-term tight glycemic management.
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‘Organs in a dish’ coming of age in diabetes research
One of the most recent developments in diabetes research is the use of organoids, sometimes called “organs in a dish,” which are three-dimensional structures grown in a lab that mimic human organs in vivo. Four researchers, including Linda G. Griffith, PhD, will describe the current state and future potential of organoid and ‘physiomimetic’ research during…
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Islet research could lead to novel diabetes therapies
A better understanding of the islets of Langerhans could lead to a new area of diabetes treatment, according to Barak Blum, PhD, one of three researchers who will provide an update on islet research during a Saturday afternoon symposium at the Virtual 80th Scientific Sessions.
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Genetic researchers working to improve personalized medicine for diabetes patients
Soon, many more individuals with monogenic diabetes will be properly recognized, diagnosed, and treated thanks to genetic research being conducted to improve personalized medicine for diabetes patients, according to Toni I. Pollin, MS, PhD, CGC. That research, along with other important genetic studies, will be discussed during a Saturday afternoon symposium.
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Endocrinologist who developed A1CVD Pro app to host case review session Monday afternoon
Join Boris Draznin, MD, PhD, a leading endocrinologist and developer of the A1CVD Pro app, during a targeted virtual case review session on Sunday or Monday at the Scientific Sessions.
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ADA Imagine Camp is a free, at-home summer camp experience like no other
ADA Imagine Camp, which launched June 8, is an innovative program helping youth with diabetes make new friends, build confidence and independence in diabetes management, and join in traditions from camps, partners, and programs across the country.
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Meet the Speaker: Lydia Finley, PhD
Lydia Finley, PhD, one of the speakers planned for the symposium Effect of Metabolic Stress on Insulin Action on Sunday morning, June 14, talks about her background and previews her presentation, “Metabolic Regulation of Cell Fate Decisions,” which begins at 9:20 a.m. CT Sunday, June 14.
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Management of Steroid-Associated Hyperglycemia in Inpatient and Outpatient Settings
Cecilia C. Low Wang, MD, FACP, previews her presentation “Management of Steroid-Associated Hyperglycemia in Inpatient and Outpatient Settings,” which begins at 11:40 a.m. CT Saturday, June 13.