34^th European Diabetes Congress

Diabetic Complications: Prevention and Management

Diabetic complications are significant health issues resulting from prolonged high blood sugar levels, impacting various organs and systems within the body. Effective prevention and management strategies are essential for improving outcomes and quality of life for individuals with diabetes. Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions worldwide, affecting approximately 425 million individuals. In the United States, about 9.4% of the adult population is affected by diabetes mellitus, with even higher prevalence rates among racial and ethnic minorities. One in four individuals does not know they have the disease. Due to a significant delay in the diagnosis of diabetes in many cases and suboptimal control of the disease in most patients, diabetes-related complications are extremely common.  Prevention and Management of Diabetes Complications is a distinctive four-day educational opportunity for clinicians who want to design feasible, comprehensive, diabetes-related complications prevention and treatment strategies based on the latest scientific information. This live-virtual course provides a state-of-the-art update on managing and preventing diabetes-related complications to a spectrum of health care providers. Through diligent prevention and proactive management, the impact of diabetic complications can be significantly reduced, enabling individuals with diabetes to lead healthier, more active lives.