During a two-hour virtual presentation at this year’s Scientific Sessions, four diabetes care and education specialists discussed innovative programs and research designed to address care gaps in diabetes management. Jodi Krall, PhD, discussed the use of technology, particularly telemedicine, to expand access to nutrition and diabetes education.

Bariatric surgery helps patients lose weight and improves insulin sensitivity, but follow-up and postoperative management are critical for enduring success and overall health, according to the five experts who presented a virtual symposium on bariatric surgery during the Scientific Sessions. Michael Roden, MD, chaired the symposium and discussed metabolism remodeling following bariatric surgery.

Rachel Stahl, MS, RD, CDN, and three other health innovation experts shared strategies for integrating digital technologies into diabetes management during a Scientific Sessions symposium. Half a billion people worldwide use digital devices for health-related purposes, from managing chronic diseases to tracking diet and physical activity, Stahl said.

During a Current Issues debate at the Virtual 80th Scientific Sessions, four experts examined whether distinguishing between primary and secondary prevention strategies can improve cardiovascular disease outcomes for diabetes patients. Milton Packer, MD, and Javed Butler, MD, MPH, MBA, debated the need to distinguish between prevention strategies for heart failure complications.

During a Virtual 80th Scientific Sessions symposium, Karen L. Jones, PhD, DipAppSc, and two other experts provided an update on the latest research and current recommendations for treating diabetic neuropathies, including the clinical management of gastrointestinal autonomic neuropathies, the impact of diet and lifestyle interventions on diabetic neuropathies, and the pharmacological management of painful neuropathy.

At any time, up to half of men with diabetes may be experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED), according to Aruna V. Sarma, PhD, MHA. Dr. Sarma and Deepak K. Jumani, MBBS, FCGP, discussed ED and male sexual dysfunction in diabetes patients during a Scientific Sessions mini-symposium.

The Restoring Insulin Secretion (RISE) Study, which tested interventions designed to preserve or improve beta-cell function in prediabetes and early type 2 diabetes, offers important insight into differences between adults and youth in the onset and progression of type 2 diabetes. Given the differences in the two populations, investigators like Kristen Nadeau, MD, MS, are…

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…

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.

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.