WASHINGTON, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The American
Diabetes Association® (ADA) is highlighting the latest
understanding of how to address health disparities laid bare by the
pandemic at the virtual 81st Scientific Sessions. Taking
place June 25–29, the ADA's Scientific Sessions is world's largest
scientific meeting focused on diabetes research, prevention, and
care.
These expert discussions come at a time when 76% of
Americans currently living in poverty are people of color.
Diabetes prevalence is inversely related to household income level,
with the poorest communities seeing the highest rates. Black
Americans and Latinos are more than 50% likely to have diabetes
than non-Hispanic white Americans and Black Americans with diabetes
are more likely than white Americans with diabetes to receive care
at lower-performing health care facilities.
"We can't improve the health of all Americans without first
addressing health inequities in our health care system. It's
crucial that we take a groundwater approach to solving these
problems so that the solutions are both sustainable and effective.
We have an obligation to dismantle these inequities and eliminate
the devastating impact they have on families and communities," said
Tracey D. Brown, CEO of the ADA. "I
look forward to the discussion of the real problems AND the
solutions during our Scientific Sessions to help share key
learnings and set the groundwork for how we treat patients moving
forward."
Topics ranging from the social determinants of health, to
lessons learned during the pandemic of remote monitoring and the
explosion in use of telehealth medicine among people with diabetes
will be covered. Experts will also explore the racial disparities
being seen in amputation outcomes. The following
sessions highlighted are just a few of the many Health Equity
sessions being presented.
In addition, the ADA will also host an exclusive press event on
Monday, June 28 at 7:00 p.m. ET discussing the link between COVID-19
and diabetes. The event will feature initial results from
two studies that were part of $1
million investment in research projects investigating the
link between COVID-19 and diabetes. Learn more about the event
or register.
SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 8:00–10 a.m.
ET
Symposium: Including Social Determinants of Health in
Diabetes Care
Chair: Marshall
Chin, MD, MPH
- Understanding and Addressing Food Insecurity in Diabetes
Management
- Effects of Housing Insecurity
- Effects of Neighborhood and Built Environment
- Effects of Structural Violence
SUNDAY, JUNE 27,
4:30–6:30 p.m. ET
Symposium: Remote Monitoring and Use
of Telehealth—Lessons Learned from a
Pandemic
Presenter: Lindsay S. Mayberry, PhD
- Can Remote Monitoring and Interventions Lessen Health
Disparities in Diverse Ethnic/Racial Communities?
MONDAY, JUNE 28,
8:00–10:00
a.m. ET
Symposium: Surgical Considerations
in Diabetes Foot Management
Presenter: Foluso Fakorede, MD
- Racial Disparities in Amputation Outcomes—Making the
Difference
To attend the ADA's virtual 81st Scientific Sessions,
visit the official Registration Information page for more
details. Members of the press should submit an application for
press registration. Registration includes access to all sessions
during the five-day meeting and unlimited access to all virtual
content for 90 days following the meeting dates. Stay
tuned for an exclusive ADA #HealthEquityNow event coming later this
summer.
For more information or to request an interview, please contact
the Scientific Sessions media team at
SciSessionsPress@diabetes.org.
About the ADA's Scientific Sessions
The ADA's
81st Scientific Sessions, the world's largest scientific
meeting focused on diabetes research, prevention, and care will be
held virtually June 25–29. Leading physicians, scientists, and
health care professionals from around the world will unveil
cutting-edge research, treatment recommendations, and advances
toward a cure for diabetes. Though the conference will be remote
this year, attendees will receive exclusive access to nearly 2,000
original research presentations and take part in provocative and
engaging exchanges with leading diabetes experts. Learn more and
register at scientificsessions.diabetes.org and join the Scientific
Sessions conversation on social media using #ADA2021.
About the American Diabetes Association
Every day, more than 4,000 people are newly diagnosed with diabetes
in America. More than 122 million Americans have diabetes or
prediabetes and are striving to manage their lives while living
with the condition. The ADA is the nation's leading voluntary
health organization fighting to bend the curve on the diabetes
epidemic and help people living with diabetes thrive. For 80 years,
the ADA has been driving discovery and research to treat, manage,
and prevent diabetes while working relentlessly for a cure. We help
people with diabetes thrive by fighting for their rights and
developing programs, advocacy, and education designed to improve
their quality of life. Diabetes has brought us together, what we do
next will make us Connected for Life. To learn more or to get
involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES
(1-800-342-2383). Join the fight with us on Facebook (American
Diabetes Association), Twitter (@AmDiabetesAssn), and Instagram
(@AmDiabetesAssn).
Contact: Daisy Diaz,
703-253-4807, press@diabetes.org
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