- Diabetes Forum is an annual event that features insightful discussions on the most significant research and advancements shared at the ADA’s Scientific Sessions.
- New in 2025: Diabetes Forum is debuting a new game show format called Diabetes Jeopardy! with world-renowned diabetes experts going head-to-head in a spirited competition to recap ADA conference highlights.
- Diabetes Forum takes place June 23rd at the Marriott Marquis Chicago, and includes a professional networking reception with drinks and apps, along with the Diabetes Jeopardy! headline event.
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Are you ready to up your diabetes game?
In the category of “Diabetes Conferences that Won’t Put You to Sleep”, here’s the clue:
“These two leading diabetes nonprofits are hosting a game-show style event to close out the ADA’s Scientific Sessions.”
Answer: “Who are Taking Control of Your Diabetes® and The diaTribe Foundation?”
Whether you’re a natural at traditional Jeopardy! or the celebrity edition is where you shine, everyone can play along at the first-ever Diabetes Jeopardy! – a brand-new twist on the long-standing Diabetes Forum taking place on the last night of the ADA Scientific Sessions.
What Is the American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions?
The American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Scientific Sessions is the largest and most important annual meeting focused entirely on diabetes research, treatment, and care. It typically happens every June and attracts thousands of attendees from around the world, including doctors, researchers, diabetes educators, scientists, medical professionals, industry leaders, and people living with diabetes.
Companies often time their important product announcements to the ADA meeting because thousands of industry professionals and key opinion leaders are in attendance.
Scientists and clinicians use the event to share groundbreaking findings and innovations, announce new data, collaborate, build partnerships, and share ideas that can spark future innovations.
Why Is the ADA Scientific Sessions So Important?
The ADA’s Scientific Sessions is the premier global event in diabetes research, and offers invaluable insights into the future of diabetes care and management. Annual highlights include:
Breakthrough Research Reveals
Major study updates, drug trial results, and device innovations are often unveiled for the first time. If something major is happening in diabetes care, it’s usually presented at the ADA Scientific Sessions.
Updates to the Standards of Diabetes Care
The ADA updates its influential Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes annually, and much of the latest evidence presented at the Scientific Sessions influences clinical guidelines that affect how doctors around the world treat diabetes.
Spotlights on Trends and Challenges
Broader topics like health equity, access to care, mental health, obesity, and the intersection of diabetes with cardiovascular or kidney disease are highlighted through lectures, panels, and workshops.
What Is Diabetes Forum?
Diabetes Forum is an annual event cohosted by Taking Control of Your Diabetes® and The diaTribe Foundation that brings together diabetes experts from around the world to share insights on essential points and breakthrough data presented at the American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions.
Diabetes Forum is held on the last night of the ADA convention, and is aimed at connecting, informing, and engaging diabetes professionals from around the world.
Founded in 2007 by Dr. Steve Edelman of Taking Control of Your Diabetes and Kelly Close of Close Concerns, Diabetes Forum was created to bring together the scientific community at the end of the biggest diabetes meeting of the year to discuss the most important advances.
According to Dr. Edelman, “Not only will it be a really fun event where you can eat, drink, and be merry and network with colleagues you only see once a year, but you’ll get a comprehensive overview of the most significant developments presented at the ADA conference, along with key updates from the broader diabetes community.”
New in 2025: Introducing Diabetes Jeopardy!
This year, we’re stepping up our game.
Diabetes Jeopardy! will still bring the same high-level insights from the ADA meetings, but with a fun, interactive twist. Leading diabetes experts will go head-to-head in a spirited competition with buzzer-pushing action for a lively evening of educational entertainment.
What Can You Expect at Diabetes Forum?
Diabetes Forum panelists discuss the latest research and advancements shaping the future of diabetes, distilling it into digestible insights to help you stay at the forefront of diabetes care.
Bright Minds and Hot Topics
Topics for 2025 will include:
- Diabetes technology
- Obesity
- GLP-1s
- Dual and triple agonists
- Cardiorenal hepatic metabolic syndrome
- Stages of type 1 diabetes
- The latest clinical data in diabetes care
Connection and Community
Diabetes Forum offers a unique way to connect with colleagues and diabetes thought leaders in a relaxed, engaging atmosphere.
The networking reception offers a great opportunity to unwind and socialize with diabetes clinicians, researchers, pharmaceutical reps, industry professionals, other ADA attendees, Diabetes Forum hosts, panelists, and special guests.
Meet the Hosts and Panelists
Diabetes Forum hosts and panelists are leading diabetes clinicians, researchers, pediatric endocrinologists, adult endocrinologists, and healthcare advocates.
You may know some of them from their work on Speed Dating Your Automated Insulin Delivery System, Diabetes Newsy News, The Battle of the Blood Sugars, and Diabetes Wars.
Your Hosts:
Founder of TCOYD®, Professor of Medicine at UC San Diego
Director, T1D at TCOYD®, Endocrinologist at UC San Diego
Founder of The diaTribe Foundation and Close Concerns, diabetes patient advocate
Panelists/Contestants:
- Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas – Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute, founder of Project Dulce
- Dr. Juan Pablo Frias – Biomea Fusion, GLP-1 and metabolic disease researcher
- Dr. Justin Gregory – Pediatric endocrinologist and T1D researcher at Vanderbilt
- Dr. Leslie Eiland – Telehealth innovator and endocrinologist, Nebraska Medicine
Who Should Attend Diabetes Forum?
Diabetes Forum is open to healthcare professionals, researchers, pharmaceutical reps, industry professionals, diabetes advocates, Jeopardy! lovers…and anyone interested in taking their diabetes knowledge to the next level!
Can’t Make It In Person? We’ve Got You Covered!
For those of you not attending this year’s ADA and Diabetes Forum, we’re planning a virtual Diabetes Jeopardy! event that will bring all the ADA’s insights directly to you in a fun and entertaining way. Drs. E &P will be your hosts and will take your questions live. Tune in on July 30th at 4:00 pm pacific. (Add an Add to Calendar link with tracking)
Key Takeaways
Diabetes Forum will be an evening of insights, laughter, and learning – all for a good cause. Proceeds from the Forum support the missions of TCOYD® and The diaTribe Foundation to advance diabetes education and care for people living with diabetes around the world.
This is the only event at the ADA annual meeting where you can get a full overview of what’s new in the diabetes space. Gain valuable insights on the latest research and enjoy a memorable night that balances serious science with serious fun – the ideal way to wrap up your ADA experience.
Event Details:
When: Monday, June 23, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM-8:00 PM
Where: Marriott Marquis Chicago
About Taking Control of Your Diabetes®
Guided by the belief that every person with diabetes has the right to live a healthy, happy, and productive life, TCOYD® educates & motivates people with diabetes to take a more active role in their condition and provides innovative & integrative continuing education to medical professionals caring for people with diabetes.
About The diaTribe Foundation
The mission of The diaTribe Foundation is to help people with diabetes and prediabetes and to advocate for action. The diaTribe Foundation is dedicated to bringing people with diabetes to the conversation on regulatory issues, connecting the field and the diabetes community, and changing the narrative around diabetes.
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