CHICAGO, June 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Diabetes Association (ADA), the nation's leading voluntary health organization in the fight against diabetes, announced today that the Association's President, Medicine & Science, Larry C. Deeb, MD, received the organization's prestigious Banting Medal for Service at the organization's 67th Scientific Sessions and National Leadership Council Meeting which runs through June 26.
The Banting Medal for Service is awarded to the President, Medicine & Science of the American Diabetes Association. Named after Frederick G. Banting, the co-discoverer of insulin, this award recognizes meritorious service on behalf of the Association and Americans with diabetes.
For many years, Dr. Deeb has been an active volunteer with the ADA, on both the local and national levels. He has held many positions including Chair of ADA's Council on Diabetes in Youth and Chair of the Council on Public Health.
Dr. Deeb has been a driving force in expanding the Association's influence and reach within medical, scientific, and regulatory communities. Most recently, Dr. Deeb was instrumental in getting the ADA's recommendations for diabetes care performance measures adopted by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. This decision establishes a new standard of care and a true victory in the fight against diabetes.
Dr. Deeb is the Director for the Diabetes Center at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Florida as well as Clinical Professor of Behavioral and Social Medicine at Florida State University. He is one of the country's preeminent clinicians in the areas of diabetes and pediatric endocrinology and has received numerous awards including the 2006 Frederick Clifton Moor Award from the Tallahassee Rotary Club -- the highest honor bestowed upon its members
Dr. Deeb received both his Bachelor's degree in History and his Medical degree from Emory University. He completed his internship, residency, and fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at the University of Minnesota.
Diabetes is a serious disease that affects the body's ability to produce or respond properly to insulin, a hormone that allows blood glucose to enter the cells of the body and be used for energy. Nearly 21 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. It is the fifth deadliest disease in the U.S. and it has no cure.
The American Diabetes Association is the nation's premier voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the Association has offices in every region of the country, providing services to hundreds of communities. The mission of the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information, please visit http://www.diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). Information is available in English and Spanish.
American Diabetes AssociationCONTACT: Angela Russo of the American Diabetes Association,+1-703-549-1500, ext. 3425
Web site: http://www.diabetes.org//
