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Presenter Profile: Sexual Dimorphism in β-Cell Physiology and Susceptibility to Dysfunction
Emilyn Alejandro, PhD, previews a presentation at the 2026 Scientific Sessions. Attendees in New Orleans can watch the session in-person Saturday, June 6, at 8:00 a.m. CT.
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Investigators to bring data on glucose management with oral orforglipron
Julio Rosenstock, MD, Francesco Giorgino, MD, PhD, and other panelists will discuss results from the ACHIEVE clinical trials, including ACHIEVE-3, which compared oral semaglutide and orforglipron for use in type 2 diabetes.
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Experts to discuss the benefits of glucagon/GLP-1 receptor dual agonism gleaned from SYNCHRONIZE
Lee Kaplan, MD, PhD, Carel le Roux, MBChB, FRCP, FRCPath, PhD, and other investigators will examine the basic science underlying injectable survodutide, as well as results from two of the four studies in the SYNCHRONIZE program.
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Session to provide updates on MASLD, lipoprotein biology, and CV risk
Panelists will discuss an underexplored nexus of metabolic dysfunction in diabetes on the final day of the 2026 Scientific Sessions. Scott Summers, PhD, will explore the role of ceramides in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and cardiovascular risk.
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Symposium to analyze amylin as novel therapy for diabetes and weight loss
W. Timothy Garvey, MD, and other researchers will share new insights from trials, such as REDEFINE, exploring long-acting amylin analogs as mono-agonists and in combination with agonists for other hormone receptors.
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Experts to review the benefits and challenges of GLP-1 RAs beyond diabetes and obesity
Investigators will give an overview of new therapies coming into the market. Panelist Donna Ryan, MD, will discuss clinical trials for incretin-based therapies.
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Debate to focus on BMI and definitions of obesity
Body mass index (BMI) is one of the most controversial topics in the assessment of obesity today. Session Chair Robert Kushner, MD, previews a debate on whether this metric should be the primary tool in defining obesity.
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Presenters to provide first look at data from REIMAGINE trials of cagrilintide/semaglutide for type 2 diabetes management
John B. Buse, MD, PhD, and other researchers will share study results and a broad understanding of amylin, from the hormone’s biology to potential translation to clinical care via phase 3 trials.
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Symposium to highlight the latest chapters in the Standards of Care for Overweight and Obesity
The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) released the first chapters of this document in 2025. Kimberly Gudzune, MD, MPH, and other speakers will explain new standards on the screening and diagnosis of obesity, and on pharmacological treatments.