We applaud the Centers for Diabetes Translation Research leadership efforts, thank them for their comments, and concur with their conclusions (1). Having parity in Centers for Diabetes Translation Research principal investigators is an important step forward. Further examination of factors contributing to this observed leadership difference would be of great interest as the diabetes community works to address areas where inequities persist.

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JA
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Adams
AS
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Haire-Joshu
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Comment on Dunne et al. The women’s leadership gap in diabetes: a call for equity and excellence
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Diabetes Care
2021
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44
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(Letter). Diabetes Care 2022;45:e97–e98. DOI: DC21-2178
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