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Diabetes Research and Care Through the Ages
Bernard Zinman1, Jay S Skyler2, Matthew C Riddle3
1Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Diabetes Care
|September 22, 2017
Summary
This review summarizes the 2017 Diabetes Care Symposium, covering the history, current status, and future of diabetes management, with a focus on cardiovascular disease. Experts discussed evolving treatment paradigms and future directions in diabetes care.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Cardiology
- Public Health
Background:
- The annual Diabetes Care Symposium is a key event during the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions.
- The 2017 symposium aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of diabetes care evolution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the historical progression of diabetes management.
- To assess the current status of diabetes care, emphasizing cardiovascular disease.
- To explore future directions and emerging concepts in diabetes treatment.
Main Methods:
- A symposium format featuring lectures by world-renowned experts.
- Presentations included historical perspectives, current treatment paradigms, and future outlooks.
- Expert opinions were solicited on the evolution and future of diabetes care.
Main Results:
- Dr. Jay Skyler presented "A Look Back as to How We Got Here."
- Dr. Bernard Zinman discussed "Current Treatment Paradigms Today-How Well Are We Doing?"
- Dr. Matthew Riddle addressed "Evolving Concepts and Future Directions for Cardiovascular Outcomes Trials."
- Dr. Ele Ferrannini explored "What Does the Future Hold?"
Conclusions:
- The symposium provided a thorough review of diabetes care, from historical context to future projections.
- Current management strategies, particularly concerning cardiovascular disease, were critically examined.
- The event highlighted the dynamic nature of diabetes care and the ongoing quest for improved patient outcomes.