Why: More than 13,000 top scientists, physicians and other health care professionals from around the world will share cutting-edge research, treatment recommendations and advances toward a cure for diabetes. Keep your readers, viewers and listeners informed of the advances made in fighting this disease that affects nearly 21 million children and adults in the United States, contributes to the deaths of over 220,000 Americans each year and costs our nation more than $174 billion annually.
Register: For more information about Scientific Sessions or to register.
On-Site: The News Room in the Moscone Center will be open Friday – Monday, from 7:00 am – 5:30 pm and Tuesday from 7:00 am to noon.
Press Briefing: For members of the media unable to attend this year’s American Diabetes Association’s Annual Scientific Sessions on site, there will be teleconferencing availability for the press briefings. Please contact Sarah Bradley (sbradley@diabetes.org or 703-549-1500, ext. 2231) to register or for more information.
About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s premier voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information and advocacy. The Association's mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Founded in 1940, the Association provides services to hundreds of communities across the country. For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org. Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.
