Continuing Education for Professionals

Please visit the Diabetology Calendar for up-to-date information about diabetes and endocrinology conferences around the world. If you’re just looking for something this month, below you will find a list of event listings for May 2017.

June & July 2017

American Diabetes Association (ADA) 77th Scientific Sessions

June 9 – June 13

San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, United States + Google Map

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American Diabetes Association 77th Scientific Sessions 2017 (ADA 2017)

June 9 – June 13

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EASD Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Study Group 10th Annual Meeting 2017 (DCVD 2017)

June 22 – June 24

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21st Annual Hypertension, Diabetes & Dsylipidemia Conference 2017

June 23 – June 25

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Islet Society Meeting 2017

July 17 – July 18

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Diabetology.com is your go-to source for the latest diabetes news, upcoming endocrinology events, and prominent continuing education opportunities. Whether you’re a medical professional, person with diabetes, caretaker, or just curious – you’ve come to the right place! Beyond the information listed above, we also offer: a list of major pharmaceutical companies working with diabetes, links to some of the most prominent medical journals focused on diabetes & endocrinology, and an overview of programs that provide higher education in diabetes. Thanks for visiting!

JDRF 15 hours ago

Did you know that today is #NationalNonProfitDay? Founded in 1970, JDRF has been working to cure, prevent and treat type 1 #diabetes (#T1D) and its complications since its inception. Looking to celebrate with #JDRF? Visit jdrf.org/get-involved to get started!

RAELYNN 15 hours ago

Despite the challenges that come with living with #diabetes, I live every day to the fullest knowing that I CAN manage it. Learn more about managing diabetes here: bit.ly/2Bhg1NR #NovoAmbassador

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Rev Run 15 hours ago

My family is everything to me and I’m blessed to work with them on-screen and off. My wife Justine and I partner with @NovoNordiskUS to raise awareness about knowing your risk for #diabetes. Learn more today: bit.ly/2Bi8774 #RevOnAsk

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Nature Medicine 16 hours ago

The calcium channel blocker verapamil preserves beta cells in a clinical trial of individuals with adult-onset type I #diabetes: go.nature.com/2Bj6RQW

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The Lancet 1 day ago

In #obese individuals without #diabetes, #semaglutide, with diet & exercise, resulted in significantly greater #weightloss over 52 weeks than placebo and liraglutide—findings from a phase 2, RCT #obesity hubs.ly/H0dqCsT0

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JDRF 1 day ago

Artificial pancreas (AP) systems help people with type 1 #diabetes manage the disease and avoid complications that lead to higher healthcare costs. Help us tell Congress that all people with #T1D deserve access to the latest devices, including #APsystems: jdrf.org/AccessAP

The Lancet 2 days ago

Early age of type 1 #diabetes diagnosis linked to greater heart risks and shorter life expectancy compared with later diagnosis—findings from a Swedish observational study #LancetNCDs hubs.ly/H0dqlpX0

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Eric Topol 2 days ago

Smoking cessation, weight gain, #T2D and risk factors: 1. Even w/ weight gain & risk of #T2D, smokers who quit wind up healthier. 2. Control of risk factors w/ #diabetes-> less adverse cardiovascular outcomes. nejm.org/doi/full/10.10… <-editorial aptly summarizes the key findings

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Francis S. Collins 3 days ago

#Diabetes is not only about blood glucose. The condition affects people from head to toe. Check out #NIH @NIDDKgov’s new resource, #DiabetesinAmerica, a treasure trove of information about diabetes: bit.ly/2MezR1B

Int. Diabetes Fed. 4 days ago

People living with #diabetes are two to three times more likely to develop #cardiovasculardisease. Learn more about #diabetescomplications and the importance of good management. idf.org/aboutdiabetes/…

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The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology 4 days ago

Latest Review - Glycaemic variability in diabetes: clinical and therapeutic implications bit.ly/2OvK4mT #diabetes #glycaemic #variability

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Team Novo Nordisk 7 days ago

.@david_lozanomtb, diagnosed with #diabetes at age 22, wins stage 7 of #TdRwanda. 🇷🇼💪 #ChangingDiabetes

WHO South-East Asia 1 week ago

#DYK: #Diabetes is a major cause of 👁️#blindness: 7% of people with diabetes are at risk of blindness. People with diabetes should have periodic, comprehensive eye examinations. 👉Do you know if you are #diabetic? Make sure to have a check-up!

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NEJM 1 week ago

Among inpatients with type 2 #diabetes, closed-loop insulin delivery significantly improves glycemic control than conventional subcutaneous insulin therapy, without a higher risk of hypoglycemia. Learn more: nej.md/2K2mlJ3

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WHO South-East Asia 1 week ago

The main types of #diabetes and their consequences: