ADA Scientific Sessions

Kenrik Duru, MD, MSHS presented a model of future projections of Medi-Cal on Diabetes Prevention Programs through current performance measures and struggles identified.

Educating families to alleviate fear in pediatric populations regarding the flu vaccine will improve the vaccination rate and protect high-risk children. Due to the negative effects of the flu in children with diabetes, it is vital that at-risk youth be vaccinated.

Study results showed there was no significant correlation between blood glucose levels and mortality or the rate of stay in intensive care units of hospitals for sick patients with diabetes, pneumonia, and COVID-19.

At the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association, Jennifer Sherr, MD, discussed the findings of a study of the Omnipod 5 automated insulin delivery system in very young children with type 1 diabetes.

An oral abstract presentation at the American Diabetes Association Virtual 81st Scientific Sessions highlighted a cardioprotective benefit of sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors.

At the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association, a study shows that metformin can improve adolescent type 1 diabetes.

A study presented at the American Diabetes Association Virtual 81st Scientific Sessions compared flash glucose monitoring with self-monitoring of blood glucose in patients with diabetes and moderate-to-advanced chronic kidney disease.

A study presented at the American Diabetes Association Virtual 81st Scientific Sessions evaluated metformin prescribing for patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

A poster presented at the American Diabetes Association Virtual 81st Scientific Sessions highlighted the effect of a physician-pharmacist collaborative management team in diabetes preventative care services.

A study presented during a poster session at the American Diabetes Association Virtual 81st Scientific Sessions evaluated performance, safety, and satisfaction of an extended-wear insulin infusion set in patients with type 1 diabetes.

In response to the study, the NYC Department of Health is pursuing large-scale implementation of this approach, targeting diabetes hot spots across the city through public health messaging, mailed print materials, and Care Calls.

“We know that if we don’t address these potential difficulties before they occur, the burden to families can be devastating and the health care costs are tremendous.”

A study presented at the American Diabetes Association 80th Annual Scientific Sessions examined the impact of digital Diabetes Self-Management Support systems.

A study presented during the American Diabetes Association 80th Scientific Sessions focused on assessing preference and attitudes from patients with diabetes, their caregivers, and acquaintances.

New findings from a study presented at the ADA’s 80th Scientific Sessions showed a dramatic drop in diabetic ketoacidosis hospitalizations in patients who used the FreeStyle Libre system

A poster presented at ADA’s 80th Scientific Sessions examines the effects of interactive pharmacist insulin teaching for patients with diabetes prior to hospital discharge.

Presented during ADA’s 80th Scientific Sessions, results from an analysis of a 6-month telehealth intervention showed sustained improvements in glycemic control in patients with diabetes.

An analysis focused on patients with type 2 diabetes in rural regions, where accessibility to physicians is often limited.