Bayer believes in the need for continuing health education both for your patients' care and your professional development. We've gathered some information on events and research that will help you stay updated with the latest on diabetes.
The following organizations will be hosting a number of diabetes-related conferences around the world. These events provide an excellent learning environment.
2009
American Diabetes Association – Post-Graduate Meeting
February 6-8, 2009
New York City, New York
Join your colleagues and the world's leading experts in New York for cutting-edge clinical research in diabetes treatment and management. The 56th Annual Advanced Postgraduate Course offers the latest advances in diabetes management in general sessions and intensive Meet the Expert (MTE) sessions.
The general sessions and MTE 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
http://professional.diabetes.org/Meetings_GeneralList.aspx
Advanced Technologies and Treatment for Diabetes
February 25-28, 2009
Athens, Greece
The 2nd International ATTD Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) presents professionals in the field a cutting-edge scientific program focusing on the latest technologies for the treatment and prevention of diabetes and related illnesses.
ATTD Athens 2009 topics include new insulin analogues and delivery systems, insulin pumps, glucose sensors, closed-loop systems devices for diabetic prevention, artificial pancreas, and new technologies for treating obesity.
http://www2.kenes.com/attd/Pages/home.aspx
American Diabetes Association Annual Scientific Sessions
June 5-9, 2009
New Orleans, LA
The 69th Scientific Sessions will be held at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA, June 5-9, 2009. If you are involved in diabetes research or the delivery of diabetes care and services — don't miss this chance to join your colleagues at the world's largest and most prestigious diabetes meeting. 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.
http://professional.diabetes.org/Meetings_GeneralList.aspx
American Association of Diabetes Educators
August 5-8, 2009
Atlanta, GA
Education: Earn more than 18 hours of continuing education credit good for certification, licensure, and program recognition.
Networking: Before, during and after the educational sessions, network with your peers, share experiences and learn from one another.
Exhibition: The Exhibit Hall features nearly 300 exhibitors ready to answer your inquiries, give you hands-on demonstrations, and not to mention the patient education materials you can collect.
http://www.diabeteseducator.org/ProfessionalResources/AnnualMeeting/
International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes
September 2–5, 2009
Ljubljana, Slovenia
ISPAD is a professional organization whose aims are to promote clinical and basic science, education and advocacy in childhood and adolescent diabetes. The strength of ISPAD lies in the scientific and clinical expertise in childhood and adolescent diabetes of its members. ISPAD is the only international society focusing specifically on all types of childhood diabetes. All forms of diabetes treatment in childhood should be based upon scientific evidence or clinical consensus. Parents are urged to contact their doctor regarding any type of treatment to take part of the evidence for it.
http://www.ispad.org/
Federation of European Nurses in Diabetes
September 25–26, 2009
Vienna, Austria
A pan European organisation for nurses working in the specialty of diabetes
http://www.fend.org/
European Association for the Study of Diabetes
September 29–October 2, 2009
Vienna, Austria
The Annual Meeting of the Association is held in a different European city each year. Abstracts are invited from members as well as non-members. All abstracts are anonymously reviewed by a Programme Committee, chaired by the Honorary Secretary. The EASD was one of the first international Associations to introduce the anonymous review of abstracts. The high quality of scientific research presented at the Annual Meetings is attested to by the increasing participation. The scientific programme of the Meeting, providing titles of the lectures and symposia, is made available online at a very early stage. Once confirmed, the speakers' names are made available and about 6-8 weeks before the start of the Meeting. All abstracts accepted for presentation can be accessed online via the online program. A search function assists the visitor in finding abstracts in their field of interest.
http://www.easd.org/
International Diabetes Federation
October 18-22, 2009
Montreal, Canada
The 20th World Diabetes Congress will take place on 18-22 October 2009 in Montreal, Canada. Registration is now open. Find out more at www.worlddiabetescongress.org.
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is a worldwide alliance of over 200 diabetes associations in more than 160 countries, who have come together to enhance the lives of people with diabetes everywhere. For over 50 years, IDF has been at the vanguard of global diabetes advocacy. The Federation is committed to raising global awareness of diabetes, promoting appropriate diabetes care and prevention, and encouraging activities towards finding a cure for the different types of diabetes. It is the mission of IDF to promote diabetes care, prevention and a cure worldwide.
http://www.idf.org/home/