title: ADA - 60th Scientific Sessions. Immunosuppression and herbal therapeutics.
abstract: The American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions provide a forum for those involved in all aspects of research, care and education in diabetes to discuss better ways of diagnosing the condition and providing the best treatment. Any discourse on diabetes has to involve an examination of lifestyle, since a high-sugar diet, lack of exercise and stress are all known to play roles in the pathogenesis of Type II diabetes. As the problem of obesity in our society increases, particularly within the juvenile population, the incidence of Type II diabetes has also risen, creating an ever-increasing financial burden on care providers worldwide. Furthermore, the diagnosis and treatment of Type I diabetes still remains a serious health issue, severely reducing the quality of life for sufferers and their families. However, a number of high-profile campaigns in the US, as well as alarm at the current cost of diabetes (US 100 billion dollars per year in the US) has led to a significant boost to funding in diabetes research.
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