Diabetes News
69th Scientific Sessions
June 5-9, 2009, Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
The comprehensive programming and stimulating atmosphere of the 69th Scientific Sessions provides cutting-edge education and information for all members of the diabetes community — physicians, scientists, nurses, nurse practitioners, dietitians, pharmacists, podiatrists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals.
69th Scientific Sessions Website
Two symposia, just added, will discuss diagnosis of diabetes with A1C, and inpatient glycemic control after NICE-SUGAR.
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On-line registration for the 69th Scientific Sessions is now closed. Plan to register on-site beginning on Thursday, June 4th from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. or Friday, June 5th beginning at 9:00 a.m. Payments can be made by credit card, check or cash.
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Register on-site for the 5K @ ADA on Sunday, June 7th by visiting the 5K @ ADA booth in the registration area on Thursday or Friday, or visit the Novo Nordisk booth on Saturday.
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57th Annual Advanced Postgraduate Course
Mark your calendar and plan to join your colleagues and the world’s leading experts in San Francisco for cutting-edge clinical research in diabetes treatment and management. The 57th Annual Advanced Postgraduate Course will offer the latest advances in diabetes management in general sessions and interactive Meet the Expert sessions. Sessions will include the latest information on the management of diabetes and its complications, practical tips and proven strategies for improving patient care, translation of the latest diabetes research into clinical practice, and up to 15.5 continuing education hours.
Annual Postgraduate Course Web site
FREE Webcasts from 56th Annual Postrgraduate Course
Online Continuing Education Opportunities
Facilitating Behavior Change: Key Strategies For Empowering Patients
Therapeutic lifestyle change is an essential component of treating patients with cardiometabolic risk. All members of the interdisciplinary health care team should have the knowledge and training to assess, facilitate, and empower patients to make healthy lifestyle changes.
This new activity from the American Diabetes Association will enhance the knowledge and skills of the health care professional by providing them with key strategies and case examples to assist them in obtaining optimum patient goals. Get free CE credit now.
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Incretin Mimetics and Their Future in the Treatment of Diabetes
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New Cardiometabolic Risk Initiative PSAs
CheckUp America, the patient-targeted arm of the American Diabetes Association’s Cardiometabolic Risk Initiative, launched a new public service announcement (PSA) campaign this month. The new PSA, "It's Not That Hard," acknowledges the difficulty of making necessary lifestyle changes while underscoring their importance.
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Other Opportunities
Manpei Suzuki International Prize for Diabetes Research
The Manpei Suzuki Diabetes Foundation is pleased to announce the second year of opening nominations for the Manpei Suzuki International Prize for original and excellent achievements in Diabetes Research. The prize was established in 2008, to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the foundation. By providing this opportunity to researchers of the world, the foundation hopes to advance diabetes research that will contribute to the health and welfare of all people.
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Certificate of Distinction for Inpatient Diabetes Care
The Joint Commission, in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association, has developed a Certificate of Distinction that recognizes hospitals that make exceptional efforts to identify, monitor, and foster better outcomes for hospitalized diabetes patients. Key components recognized by certification include staff education, written blood glucose monitoring protocols, protocols for prevention and treatment of hypo-and hyperglycemia, patient education, and data collection/quality improvement activities.
Contact The Joint Commission for more information on how your hospital can become certified.
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