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Diabetes Prof. Ed. cont. from page 6 Forum addresses these problems and seeks constructive ways to educate and empower high-risk populations to be proactive in reducing the impact of diabetes in their communities.” We hope that you and your practice will benefit from the new information and practical perspectives contained in this issue of MD Conference Express. ADA ePoster Portal 2012 MD Conference Express : Peer-Reviewed Highlights From the 72nd Scientific Sessions ® T T he American Diabetes Association is pleased to share with you highlights from the 72nd Scientific Sessions, held in Philadelphia, Pa., June 8–12, 2012. These free official highlights are written from primary sources and are peer-reviewed to ensure accuracy and balance. This enduring online reference provides valuable insights into the latest advances in diabetes care. This edition includes clinical trial summaries on the ORIGIN Trial, closed-loop insulin therapy for children, the precocious aging effect of type 1 diabetes in children, and the legacy effect in the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study. Therapeutic updates provide overviews on insulin therapy, incretin-based therapies, dyslipidemia, and insulin analogs. Other topics include new lessons in hypertension and diabetes, and the recent ADA/EASD position statement that endorses a patient-centered approach. Please visit professional.dia betes.org/SS2012report to view the report. 10 he American Diabetes Association provides access to the Scientific Poster abstracts and submitted ePosters from the 72nd Scientific Sessions. ePosters and audio are available for many of the Scientific Poster abstracts. Go to professional.diabetes .org/eposters to view this year’s ePosters. will feature the most timely and significant advances in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes. Attendees will be able to choose from over 3,000 scientific and educational sessions, oral and poster presentations, and special lectures and addresses. Now Accepting Abstract Submissions Chicago to Host 73rd Scientific Sessions M ark your calendar now for the 73rd Scientific Sessions—the world’s premier meeting on diabetes. Next year’s The best new basic and clinical science related to diabetes and its complications is presented at the Scientific Sessions. Selected abstracts will be given as oral or poster presentations to an audience of over 13,500 scientists and clinicians from around the world. Access scientificsessions.diabetes .org today to learn more and to submit your abstract! Abstract submissions for the 73rd Scientific Sessions are being accepted until noon (EST), Monday, January 7, 2013. Late-breaking abstract submission opens February 4, 2013, and closes at noon (EDT), Monday, April 1, 2013. Registration and Housing Open December 4, 2012 meeting will be held June 21–25, at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Ill. The Scientific Sessions offers scientists and health care professionals the opportunity to hear about the latest basic, clinical, and translational diabetes research. The program Visit the Scientific Sessions website to access the hotel locator map, which contains a complete list of meeting hotels with specially negotiated rates. Hotel reservations will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to reserve your room early for the best selection. Also, register early to take advantage of the Early Bird Registration Rates. Important Registration and Housing Dates to Remember ■ March 7, 2013–Last day to register at the Early Bird Rate; last day to cancel meeting registration to receive a full refund (less a $50 administrative fee) Professional Section Quarterly http://professional.diabetes.org/SS2012report http://professional.diabetes.org/SS2012report

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Professional Section Quarterly - Fall 2012

Professional Section Quarterly - Fall 2012
Contents
Updated DSME Standards
Dual HbA1c Reporting in ADA Journals
73rd Scientific Sessions Info
Postgrad Course Preconference Workshop

Professional Section Quarterly - Fall 2012