The American Diabetes Association's 16 member-only Interest Groups provide a forum for the exchange of information in specific areas of diabetes research and care. With thousands of members, these groups contribute to the Association in valuable ways, and offer a variety of professional development, networking, engagement, and recognition opportunities. Not yet a member? Sign up now to join three Interest Groups!
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Membership
Interest Groups
- Behavioral Medicine & Psychology
- Clinical Centers & Programs
- Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease
- Diabetes In Primary Care
- Diabetes In Youth
- Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support
- Diabetes Technology
- Exercise Physiology
- Eye Health
- Foot Care
- Health Care Delivery & Quality Improvement
- Immunology, Immunogenetics, & Transplantation
- Islet Biology, Development, & Function
- Nutritional Science & Metabolism
- Pregnancy & Reproductive Health
- Public Health & Epidemiology
ADA Professional Interest Group Early Career Abstract Awards
ADA Professional Interest Groups recognize early career professional members with remarkable abstract with awards at the 85th Scientific Sessions. Award recipients receive an honorarium and acknowledgement with a certificate and during the Interest Group session.
Eligible authors will receive an email notification about award consideration.
Eligibility includes:
- Current ADA Professional Membership
- Early Career (within 10 years post-terminal degree)
- Research accepted to present at the 85th Scientific Sessions in one of the corresponding categories including:
Psychosocial, Behavioral Medicine, Clinical Therapeutics/New Technology, Complications, Diabetic Dyslipidemia, Pediatrics, Diabetes Education, Exercise, Retinopathy, Neuropathy, Foot Care—Lower Extremities, Health Care Delivery, Immunology, Transplantation, Islet Biology, Nutrition, Pregnancy, and Epidemiology
Interest Group Leadership Teams
Our current Interest Group Leadership Teams consist of ADA professional members who have demonstrated notable achievements in and dedication toward specific areas of diabetes research and clinical practice. Individuals on these teams provide overall direction to Interest Group members, plan the ADA's Scientific Sessions Interest Group discussions, vote on Interest Group processes, drive member engagement, and recommend content and resources to share with Interest Group members.
Questions? Email Interestgroups@diabetes.org.
Interest Group Awards
Our Professional Interest Group Awards, presented by the Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease, Pregnancy & Reproductive Health, Foot Care, and Behavioral Medicine & Psychology Interest Groups, recognize scientists who have made significant impacts in specialized areas of diabetes research and care. Learn more about the awards' criteria, nomination materials, and selection process.