During a Monday afternoon symposium, four investigators will break down the brain’s role in hypoglycemia from various research angles. Therese Anderbro, PhD, Lic.Psychologist, will discuss the association between personality and psychological factors and the risk of hypoglycemia. Pratik Choudhary, MD, will present new data about scanning techniques that examine how the brain reacts to hypoglycemia.

Despite overwhelming evidence of the health benefits of physical activity, exercise interventions remain challenging for clinicians and patients alike. Fortunately, research is revealing how to overcome some of these challenges and get patients moving. Four researchers, including Jane E. Yardley, PhD, will review the latest data Monday afternoon at the Scientific Sessions.

Behavior is the heart of every diabetes intervention, according to Mary de Groot, PhD, HSPP, ADA President, Health Care & Education. “As I share with my patients, medications only work if we take them internally. Devices only work if we use them. The time has come to recognize and celebrate the foundational role that behavior…

William H. Polonsky, PhD, CDE, ADA’s 2020 Outstanding Educator in Diabetes, told viewers of his Scientific Sessions award lecture that he would attempt to discuss boredom without being boring. “I’m not sure I can pull it off,” he said. But based on comments from virtual attendees, not only did he pull it off, he also…

During the ninth annual Diabetes Care Symposium, a panel of world-renowned clinicians and researchers emphasized the need to consider all aspects of diabetes over long periods of time rather than relying on short-term clinical studies, single clinical assessments of individual patients, and short-term therapeutic goals. Diabetes Care Editor in Chief Matthew C. Riddle, MD, moderated…

Four investigators will provide updates on promising areas of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) research during a Sunday afternoon symposium. Liangyou Rui, PhD, will discuss gating NASH progression by brown adipose thermogenesis, and Ira Tabas, MD, PhD, will review novel mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities in liver fibrosis in NASH.

The ADA’s new Professional Interest Group on Eye Health will present a one-hour discussion today on “Common Questions Encountered by Diabetes Care Providers Related to Eye Issues Experienced by People with Diabetes.” Richard J. Shuldiner, OD, FAAO, FIALVS, who was named to the ADA’s Eye Health Leadership Committee earlier this year, will discuss aids that…

During the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) symposium Sunday morning at the Scientific Sessions, four presenters will discuss ongoing NIDDK initiatives related to diabetes research. Session presenters include Anna L. Gloyn, DPhil, Evren U. Azeloglu, PhD, and Jenna M. Norton, MPH.

Evidence shows that patients with type 2 diabetes can achieve remission—leaving researchers and clinicians alike wondering how best to manage patients so they can reach that goal. Four investigators, including Alison C. Barnes, RD, will examine the latest research into lifestyle interventions for type 2 diabetes remission during a two-hour symposium Sunday morning.