ALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwire - May 23, 2011) -
WHAT:
American Diabetes Association’s 71st Scientific Sessions
WHEN:
Friday - Tuesday, June 24-28, 2011
WHERE:
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA
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 26 million children and adults in the United States and contributes to the deaths of over 231,000 Americans each year. The American Diabetes Association estimates that the total cost of diagnosed diabetes in the U.S. is over $174 billion; further published studies suggest that when additional costs for gestational diabetes, pre-diabetes, and undiagnosed diabetes are included, the total diabetes-related costs in the U.S. could exceed $218 billion.
REGISTER:
For more information about the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions, or to register online, go to: professional.diabetes.org/media
ON-SITE:
The News Room in the San Diego Convention Center will be open Friday - Monday, from 7:00 am - 5:30 pm PDT and Tuesday from 7:00 am to noon PDT.
Contact:
Colleen Fogarty
703-549-1500 ext. 2146
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