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Can you believe we’re just a week away from the American Diabetes Association’s
80th Scientific Sessions? If you’re not yet registered, it’s not too late to join us! Register today and receive unprecedented access to over 800 individual presentations at the world’s premier meeting on diabetes, starting June 12 at ADA2020.org.
Read on for exciting updates on the Virtual 5K@ADA, Networking Events and our Virtual Exhibit Hall, and learn how to connect with us on social media!
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Get Active with Us at the Virtual 5K@ADA!
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 The 5K@ADA is transitioning to the 5K@ADA Virtual Challenge. Join us for the 5K@ADA Virtual Challenge anytime during June 12-14. Over 5,200+ people have already registered, so don’t miss out!
This is a big year for us. In 2020, the ADA celebrates the milestone of Novo Nordisk’s support for the 5K@ADA: 15 years running and walking. To read the full press release, visit the ADA Newsroom.
The 5K@ADA Virtual Challenge brings together Scientific Sessions attendees and people across the globe to emphasize the need for increased physical activity to help prevent diabetes and its complications. This disease awareness activity provides participants with the opportunity to raise public awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle in preventing and managing diabetes. So, don’t wait! Register today.
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New: Virtual Interest Group and WIN ADA Networking Events
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Calling all ADA Professional Members: Join your Interest Group(s) and the Women’s Interprofessional Network of the American Diabetes Association (WIN ADA) for virtual networking events via Zoom during the Scientific Sessions! These events will enable you to connect face-to-face and share ideas with like-minded researchers and clinicians from around the world.
Virtual Networking Events Schedule:
- WIN ADA: Friday, June 12; 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. CT
- Exercise Physiology: Saturday, June 13; 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. CT
- Nutritional Science & Metabolism: Saturday, June 13; 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. CT
- Clinical Centers & Programs: Saturday, June 13; 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. CT
- Diabetes In Youth: Sunday, June 14; 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. CT
- Diabetes Technology: Sunday, June 14; 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. CT
- Behavioral Medicine & Psychology: Monday, June 15; 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. CT
- Public Health & Epidemiology: Monday, June 15; 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. CT
Please note that these events are only open to current professional members who have registered for the Scientific Sessions. Stay tuned: registration information for the virtual networking events will be shared via email. Not a Professional Member yet? Consider becoming one today.
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Join the Conversation!
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Engage with the American Diabetes Association® and your peers by joining the conversation on social media! Be sure to use the official meeting hashtags, #ADA2020 and #ADAGoesVirtual, in all of your posts.
You can also follow these channels for meeting updates:
At the end of the day, we all want to be sure to respect the scientist and his or her work. Please remember to follow the social media policy and abide by embargo restrictions.
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Don’t Miss the Shop Diabetes Store
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Visit the Shop Diabetes store during the virtual Scientific Sessions and receive 30% off books* and official American Diabetes Association merchandise! From cookbooks to apparel, coffee mugs to educational tools for professionals, we’ve got something for everyone. And you can rest assured that every purchase supports diabetes research, advocacy and education programs.
Plus, enjoy free shipping on all orders of $50.00 or more within the continental United States. International shipping is available, too!**
Our Shop Diabetes store is always a hit, so be sure not to miss it.
*some exceptions apply
**international rates apply
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Check Out Our Exhibit Hall and Product Theaters
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We may be virtual this year, but we’ve still got all of the parts of Scientific Sessions you’ve come to expect! You won’t want to miss out on visiting our virtual Exhibit Hall and participating in our virtual Product Theaters.
The virtual Exhibit Hall will provide information on products and services that will enhance your understanding of the latest advancements in pharmaceuticals, devices, imaging and services important to high-quality patient care.
Industry experts will provide insight into new diabetes services and products and demonstrate innovative equipment and technologies during the Product Theaters.
Keep an eye on our website, as we’ll be posting information on who’s exhibiting and the Product Theater schedule as they become available.
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Register Today for Blood Sugar Rising
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 How do we reach communities with information about diabetes while we’re social-distancing? This hour long session on Saturday June 13, from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. CT invites you to participate in a discussion on media’s role in educating Americans about today’s “other” epidemic—diabetes.
Featuring short clips from “Blood Sugar Rising,” PBS’s acclaimed new documentary, and Q&A with the film’s director, diaTribe’s Kelly Close, and Dr. Robert Gabbay, ADA’s incoming Chief, Scientific Medical and Mission Officer. Click here to register.
Click here to register.
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What Are You Waiting For? Register Today!
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Visit our Registration Information page to register for the virtual meeting today! Registration is available in the following categories:
- Member Rate: $399
- Non-Member: $599
- Student/Resident/Fellow Rate: $99
Once registered for the virtual meeting, you will receive information prior to the meeting dates on how to log in to the virtual site. Login information is not available for sharing as each attendee must be registered to access the virtual meeting.
 There are companies operating on the internet that are claiming to offer registration services for the Scientific Sessions. These companies are not affiliated with ADA and do not offer any services on its behalf. You may receive emails or phone calls from these companies urging you to register. Registration should only be accessed from the ADA website, scientificsessions.diabetes.org, and reserved through ADA’s official registration provider, Convention Management Resources (CMR).
If you do not see this logo on the website, then they are not our official provider. If you are contacted by any agency other than CMR, please immediately notify CMR.
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If your patients or someone you know is struggling to pay for insulin, the ADA has resources to help—send them to InsulinHelp.org.
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