85Th Scientific Sessions: Registration is Open
The 85th annual American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions will be held in Chicago, IL, 20–23 June 2025, at the McCormick Place Convention Center. Registration and housing are now open; the advance registration deadline is Thursday, 8 May 2025. For more information, please visit professional.diabetes.org/scientific-sessions.
Special Podcast: Diabetes and Heart Health—Detecting and Treating Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) affects at least half of patients with heart failure and is increasingly prevalent due to aging, obesity, and diabetes. In this special three-part series, host Dr. Neil Skolnik explores this increasingly recognized condition, providing primary care clinicians and health care professionals with essential insights into screening, diagnosis, and management. This special edition of Diabetes Core Update is sponsored by Roche. For more information, visit diabetesjournals.org/journals/pages/podcasts_diabetes_and_heart_health.
Special Podcast: Navigating Diabetes with CGM
In this special two-part series of Diabetes Core Update, host Dr. Neil Skolnik takes a deep dive into the transformative role of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in diabetes care. Through engaging conversations with leading experts, Dr. Skolnik explores the latest advancements in CGM technology, its clinical benefits, and its growing accessibility. Packed with valuable insights, this series is an essential listen for health care professionals navigating the evolving landscape of diabetes management. This series is sponsored by Dexcom and creators of Dexcom G7. For more information, visit diabetesjournals.org/journals/pages/podcasts_continuous_glucose_monitoring.
Special Podcast: Compounding Concerns: Diabetes and Obesity Medications
This three-episode miniseries of Diabetes Core Update focuses on compounded medications, particularly those used to treat diabetes and obesity. These episodes explore regulatory considerations and potential risks versus the benefits of these treatments and feature case-based perspectives from clinicians and pharmacists. The final episode is specifically designed for patients and simplifies the discussion into an accessible format that empowers people with diabetes to make informed decisions in collaboration with their doctors. For more information, visit diabetesjournals.org/journals/pages/podcasts_compounding_concerns.
Special Podcast: The Importance of Flu and Covid Vaccinations for People with Diabetes
With misinformation around vaccines continuing to create uncertainty, this three-part series places a strong emphasis on combating misconceptions to help patients feel confident in their vaccination choices. Clinicians can learn effective strategies for addressing vaccine hesitancy, including the use of motivational interviewing techniques that prioritize patient autonomy by seeking permission to explore concerns about vaccination. For more information, visit diabetesjournals.org/journals/pages/podcasts_vaccines.
Professional Webinar: When is it not Gestational Diabetes?
This live webinar on 11 April 2025 will provide an overview of MODY (maturity-onset diabetes of the young) and LADA (latent autoimmune diabetes in adults), focusing on when to consider the diagnosis in pregnancy, how to diagnose, implications for treatment during pregnancy, and postpartum considerations. Earn one continuing education credit. Learn more and register at professional.diabetes.org/professional-development/upcoming-professional-webinars.