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Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award winner furthers understanding of the ailing beta-cell in diabetes
Carmella Evans-Molina, MD, PhD, this year’s Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award winner, was first interested in understanding the beta-cell pathways that drive the transition from normoglycemia to dysglycemia to diabetes. Now she is focusing on ways to leverage beta-cell stress to inform type 1 diabetes biomarker development.
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Time in range becomes an increasingly important diabetes target
A1C has long been the gold standard for assessing glycemic control in diabetes over time, but continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) metrics such as time in range (TIR) are increasingly becoming popular because they represent real-time results. Revital Nimri, MD, and other experts discussed the role of TIR and other CGM metrics that use the most…
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Researchers investigate physical activity considerations for older adults with diabetes
A panel of experts analyzed the effects of physical activity on older adults with diabetes to determine potential therapeutic interventions. Bruce A. Perkins, MD, MPH, discussed his research into longevity in type 1 diabetes and the benefits physical activity has on beta-cell reserve.
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Speakers analyze strategies to improve type 2 diabetes outcomes for adolescents
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers observed an increase in type 2 diabetes among adolescents. Experts, including Katie O’Sullivan, MD, presented three strategies to help address the disease in youths: mobilize an interdisciplinary team, explore medical or surgical treatments, and provide community intervention programs.
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Symposium compares models for unlocking the mechanisms of obesity
James D. Johnson, PhD, and Kevin D. Hall, PhD, discussed the scientific merit of and the hypotheses driving the two leading models for understanding obesity: the carbohydrate-insulin model and the energy-balance model.
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Studies examine impact of meal timing, exercise, and circadian rhythm on metabolic health
Research with humans, other primates, and fruit flies has revealed new understanding of how when food is consumed and other factors affect metabolism. Early time-restricted feeding may be a strategy for the improvement of cardiovascular risk in older populations, Kylie Kavanagh, DVM, MS, MPH, reported.
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Looking ahead to Saturday at the Scientific Sessions
Click to view a last-minute additon to the Scientific Sessions program, Saturday’s meeting hours, the schedule of highly anticipated study announcements, and the live match schedule in the Women’s World Cup Viewing Lounge.
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With very few exceptions, Virtual 80th Scientific Sessions will feature entire program planned before COVID-19
On Friday, April 3, the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic forced the ADA to restructure its flagship professional event from an in-person meeting to a virtual experience to be held over the same dates, June 12-16, 2020. What won’t change, according to Jose C. Florez, MD, PhD, Chair of the 80th Scientific Sessions Meeting Planning Committee,…
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Scientific Sessions include four days of virtual networking opportunities for ADA members
ADA’s Interest Group Leadership Teams have been hard at work planning virtual networking events, which will allow members to linger virtually at the back of the lecture hall discussing new research, share perspectives on a variety of hot topics in diabetes, and contribute to the future planning of ADA’s Interest Group activities.
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Make plans to attend virtual Corporate Symposia during the Scientific Sessions
Corporate Symposia are programs that are planned and conducted by the corporate community in conjunction with the Virtual 80th Scientific Sessions to provide attendees with additional educational opportunities. There are currently 10 Corporate Symposia scheduled beginning Friday, June 12.