The purpose of the American Diabetes Association Interest Group on Diabetes in Youth is to promote the needs of children and adolescents with diabetes, and to emphasize the importance of patient education, teaching, and research.
Interest Group Liaison
Amy B. Criego, MD, MS
Department Chair Pediatric Endocrinology
Park Nicollet Clinic / International Diabetes Center
Minneapolis, MN
Association Position Statement
Diabetes Care for Emerging Adults:
Recommendations for Transition from Pediatric to Adult Diabetes Care Systems
Published in the
November 2011 issue of Diabetes Care
This Position Statement, which provides a
framework for health care delivery during the transition
period, aims to help
health care providers understand the needs of this unique population living
with
type 1 and type 2 diabetes and help the emerging adult experience a
smoother transition from pediatric
to adult care. The Position Statement also
provides an agenda that calls for ongoing and expanding
research initiatives
addressing this group including the continued training and identification of
adult
providers versed not only in the medical care but also in the psychosocial
needs of the young adult with
diabetes.
The next decade should see the emergence
of evidence-based strategies that support best practices for the growing
numbers of young adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes who will be making this important transition.
"This Position Statement is the
culmination of a two-day conference that brought together a multidisciplinary
panel of experts ranging from pediatric endocrinology, student health services,
behavioral health, to primary care," explained Shana Funk, Director,
Youth and Family Strategic Planning. "It's an excellent example of how a
collaboration between different organizations, professional societies and
government agencies can result in a reference that will help emerging adults
navigate their way through their transition years."
Focused Sessions and
Continuing Education Credit Offered at ADA Events
ADA offers topic-focused sessions on research and treatment of diabetes in children. CE credit is offered for these professional education activities at the live events, including the Annual Scientific Sessions. After the meeting, you may view these special sessions online.
Webcast highlights from recent meetings include:
70th Scientific Sessions (June 25 - 29, 2010 Orlando, Florida)
Session: Pediatric Diabetes - Clinical Aspects of Beta Cell Function
70th Scientific Sessions (June 25 - 29, 2010 Orlando, Florida)
Session:The Experience of Children and Youth with Diabetes—An International Perspective
71st Scientific Sessions (June 24 - 28, 2011 San Diego, California)
Session: Interest Group Discussion:Type 1 Diabetes Exchange
72nd Scientific Sessions (June 8 - 12, 2012 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) (Fee may apply)
Presentation: Technology and Youth - How Can Children, Adolescents, and Emerging Adults Benefit from New Technology? (Korey K. Hood)
72nd Scientific Sessions (June 8 - 12, 2012 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) (Fee may apply)
To view all live, online and print ADA Professional Education opportunities, please visit Professional Education.