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European Association for the Study of Diabetes
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We promote excellence in #diabetes #care through #research, #networking and #education.

The European Association for the Study of Diabetes e.V. (EASD) is a membership-based academic non-profit organization. It was founded in 1965, headquartered in Germany
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🚨Last chance to apply to become the next Editor-in-Chief of @diabetologiajnl.bsky.social, our flagship #diabetes #research journal.

🕑 Application Deadline: 17 Nov 2025

Physicians & scientists passionate about shaping the EASD’s journal’s future, apply now🔗👉 tinyurl.com/diab-eic-job...

#Vacancy
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📢 Applications are open for the next EIC of Diabetologia! More info here tinyurl.com/diab-eic-job...
November 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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We’re thrilled to confirm the 2nd Early Career Academy Meeting:

📅 30 March - 1 April 2026 |📍 Düsseldorf, Germany

This meeting will bring together early career researchers to connect & collaborate on advancing #diabetes #research & #care.

📝 Apply by 2 December 2025

🔗👉 www.easd.org/academy/acad...
November 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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💻🗣️ #Webinar Alert! On #WorldDiabetesDay, join the EASD Early Career Academy with Prof. Gernot Desoye (@medunigraz.at ) as he discusses how the placenta influences pregnancy outcomes & protects the fetal brain.

📅 14 Nov 2025 |🕓16:00 CET

🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#DiabetesResearch
November 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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🎙️ Weekend listening recommendation!

At #EASD2025, Prof. Raphael Scharfmann (@inserm.fr) was awarded the 19th Albert Renold Prize for his work on beta cells & type 1 diabetes. From stem cell advances to measuring beta cell mass in humans - a must-listen!

🎧Listen now 👉 www.easd.org/media-centre...
Dr Raphael Scharfmann speaking into a microphone during an interview at EASD2025 in Vienna. The image is framed with blue circular graphics and the EASD logo. Text on the image reads: “Pancreas development - key to unexpected diabetes treatments."
November 7, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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⏰Reminder: Apply for EASD’s 1st Immunology School for Endocrinology focusing on #immunology in #T1D!
🗓 26 - 27 March 2026 |📍Vienna, Austria
Explore cutting-edge topics like early detection, disease-modifying therapies, and beta-cell replacement.
🔗 www.easd.org/education/me...
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📢 EASD will host its 1st Immunology School for Endocrinology: #Immunology in #Type1Diabetes - bridging the science and clinical impact.

📅 26 - 27 March 2026 |📍Vienna, Austria

Open to EASD Members; doctors, researchers/pharmacists in endocrinology/diabetology.

Apply 👉 www.easd.org/education/me...
Promotional graphic for the “1st Immunology School for Endocrinology,” taking place on 26-27 March 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The design features a blue gradient background with white and turquoise text. On the right side, there are images of a gloved hand performing a finger-prick blood test and stylized blue virus-like illustrations. At the bottom, the EASD (European Association for the Study of Diabetes) logo and the website “easd.org” are displayed.
November 6, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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❓Can #socialmedia improve #diabetes care? ❓
Marc Evans explores its potential - along with #AI, precision prescribing & drug value of #metformin vs #SGLT2inhibitors - in the latest episode of '5 things we don't yet know about diabetes'.
📺Watch here: easd-elearning.eu/episode/351/...
November 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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🕑 There’s still time to apply for the role of Editor-in-Chief for @diabetologiajnl.bsky.social, EASD’s flagship journal.
📅 Applications close : 17 Nov 2025
Physicians and/or scientists, eager to shape the future of Diabetologia, are encouraged to apply!
👉 tinyurl.com/diab-eic-job...
diabetologiajnl.bsky.social Diabetologia @diabetologiajnl.bsky.social · 15d
📢 Applications are open for the next EIC of Diabetologia! More info here tinyurl.com/diab-eic-job...
November 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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🧠 Meet Dr Ilke Sen (@ki.se), #EFSD/ Lilly Young Investigator Awardee. Her study revealed a new RNA molecule, TMEM9B-AS1, that helps maintain muscle protein synthesis. Its loss in #type2diabetes may explain muscle weakness & mass loss.

📖 Read the full study: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

#lncRNA
Graphic titled ‘Recipient Research Portrait’ featuring Assistant Professor Ilke Sen from the Mondor Biomedical Research Institute, Créteil, and Karolinska Institute, Stockholm. Includes a circular portrait of her and EFSD - European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes - branding Graphic titled ‘Role of long non-coding RNAs in the regulation of skeletal muscle metabolism.’ Text describes Ilke Sen’s research on how long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) regulate skeletal muscle metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and function in type 2 diabetes and exercise response, aiming to identify molecular targets for improving muscle health and treating metabolic disorders. EFSD logo included Graphic with EFSD branding stating that the research is supported by the EFSD/Lilly Young Investigator Research Award Programme. The lower section invites viewers to apply for research grants and fellowships at europeandiabetesfoundation.org.
November 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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👏 Heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Chantal Mathieu on her new role as Chair of the @eudiabetesforum.bsky.social, & to Prof. Francesco Giorgino as the new Vice-Chair.

Our deepest thanks to Prof. Stefano Del Prato for his inspiring leadership & lasting impact on #diabetes #research & #care.
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📣 This month marks a moment of transition for us, as we extend our deep thanks and warm farewells to Prof. Stefano Del Prato, who concludes his term as Chair. Having first served as Vice-Chair for two years, followed by two years as Chair, Prof. Del Prato has been an impactful force in EUDF.
November 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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🚨 Early career #researchers don’t miss your chance to apply for the EASD Robert Turner Clinical Research Training Course!🌍Enhance your research skills & connect with peers:

📅 16 - 20 March 2026, Oxford, UK
🔗 Application deadline: 5 Jan 2026

Apply now 👉 www.easd.org/education/me...

#Diabetes
Banner for the EASD Robert Turner Clinical Research Training Course, taking place 16–20 March 2026 in Oxford, UK. Includes a red corner label reading ‘Apply Now!’ and images of Oxford landmarks, including the Radcliffe Camera and surrounding university buildings. The logo of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) and website easd.org are displayed at the bottom.
November 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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🎙️ New #podcast episode out now!

Listen to the #easd2025 Rising Stars in #diabetes #research - Four young scientists shaping the future of diabetes share what drives their research & their hopes for the next decade in diabetes science.

🎧👉 Listen now: www.easd.org/mediacentre/...
A group of four people sit in chairs having a panel discussion, holding blue microphones, in front of a wooden wall. The design overlay includes the EASD logo and a soundwave graphic. Text reads: “Rising Stars: the future of diabetes research.
October 31, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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🔬 #EndoCompass Research Roadmap charts the future of endocrine science. #EUresearch must tackle #diabetes, #obesity & #metabolism, focusing on #genetics, brain-periphery crosstalk, #environment & new therapies.

Read more 👉 academic.oup.com/ejendo/artic...

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EndoCompass project: research roadmap for diabetes, obesity, and metabolism
AbstractBackground. Endocrine science remains underrepresented in European Union research programmes despite the fundamental role of hormone health in huma
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October 31, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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📣 This month marks a moment of transition for us, as we extend our deep thanks and warm farewells to Prof. Stefano Del Prato, who concludes his term as Chair. Having first served as Vice-Chair for two years, followed by two years as Chair, Prof. Del Prato has been an impactful force in EUDF.
October 30, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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🎉 Exciting news: @metabologiajnl.bsky.social, the new sister journal to @diabetologiajnl.bsky.social, is now open for submissions!

Welcoming high-quality research in #metabolism & #diabetes. 📢 Submit your papers now & help shape the journal’s first volume.

Still wondering how to pronounce it? 🗣️👇
October 30, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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🎉👏Congrats to the 2025 #EFSD/ Novo Nordisk Foundation #FutureLeaders Award #recipients! Supporting scientists & clinicians in EU #diabetes #research as they transition into independent faculty roles.

Stay tuned for updates on their projects!

🔗👉 www.europeandiabetesfoundation.org/recipients/e...
Graphic announcing the EFSD/Novo Nordisk Foundation Future Leaders Award 2025 recipients. The banner features blue, green, and turquoise colours with circular design elements. The text reads: ‘EFSD/Novo Nordisk Foundation Future Leaders Award - 2025 Award Recipients.’ Listed recipients: Joan Camunas-Soler, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Martin Schön, German Diabetes Center, Germany; Rasmus Kjøbsted, University of Copenhagen, Denmark; and Amna Khamis, University of Lille, France. At the bottom are the EFSD logo and website: europeandiabetesfoundation.org.
October 30, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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👉 1 in 5 with #prediabetes achieved normal glucose regulation w/out weight loss – reducing their relative risk of #T2D by 71%.
Prevention guidelines centred on weight-loss targets risk overlooking an effective, patient-relevant goal, warns co-PI Andreas Birkenfeld: easd-elearning.eu/news/458/Rev...
Two scientific charts showing long-term diabetes outcomes. Left chart titled ‘Proportion of individuals without type 2 diabetes over time’ displays a survival curve comparing responders (in blue) and nonresponders (in red) over 10 years. The y-axis shows the percentage of individuals with no progression to type 2 diabetes, and the x-axis shows time in years. Responders maintain a higher proportion without diabetes compared to nonresponders. Statistical note: p = 0.004. Right chart titled ‘Glycaemic categories over time’ presents stacked bar graphs showing the number of participants with type 2 diabetes (green), prediabetes (yellow), and normal glucose regulation (light green) at different follow-up points (intervention outcome, 1, 2, 5, and 8 years). It includes a label indicating ‘Relative risk of type 2 diabetes: 0.29 (95% CI: 0.09–0.91, p = 0.02).
October 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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⏰Last call! Don’t miss the opportunity to join the EASD Early Career Academy #Mentorship programme. A 1-year long programme aimed at connecting #earlycareer #researchers to leading experts in the field!

🗓️ Deadline: 3 Nov 2025, 12:00 CET

👉 Apply now: www.easd.org/academy/acad...

#diabetes
easdnews.bsky.social European Association for the Study of Diabetes @easdnews.bsky.social · Oct 8
🎓Great Opportunity for #earlycareer #diabetes researchers & clinicians!

The EASD Early Career Academy Mentorship Programme is now open for applications!

Highlights:
✅1-year #mentorship
✅Up to €1,000 travel support p.a.

Apply by 3 Nov 2025, 12:00 CET

Don’t miss this🔗👉 www.easd.org/academy/acad...
Graphic announcing the EASD Early Career Academy Mentorship Programme. Text reads: ‘New Call! EASD Early Career Academy Mentorship Programme – Bringing together junior clinicians and researchers with established mentors in the diabetes field.’ On the right, a circular image shows several people stacking their hands in teamwork. EASD Early Career Academy logo and website link easd.org/academy appear at the bottom.
October 29, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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🧠 Meet Dr. Liva Krogh (Center for Clinical Metabolic Research), co-Investigator & #grant recipient of the #EFSD/ @novonordisk.bsky.social A/S Programme for Diabetes Research in 🇪🇺 for how GIP & GLP-1 affect tissues beyond the pancreas.

Learn more 👉 www.europeandiabetesfoundation.org/programmes.h...
Graphic titled ‘Recipient Research Portrait’ featuring Doctor Liva Sophie Lavlund Krogh from the Center for Clinical Metabolic Research, Gentofte Hospital. The design includes a portrait photo of her smiling, along with EFSD, European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes, branding. Graphic titled ‘Separate and combined extrapancreatic effects of the incretin hormones.’ Text explains that Liva Sophie Lavlund Krogh investigates the extrapancreatic effects of the incretin hormones GIP and GLP-1 in totally pancreatectomized patients, showing their impact on various tissues independent of pancreatic insulin and glucagon. EFSD logo included. Graphic with EFSD branding stating that the research is supported by the EFSD/Novo Nordisk A/S Programme for Diabetes Research in Europe. The lower section invites viewers to apply for research grants and fellowships at europeandiabetesfoundation.org
October 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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⏰📢 Last call! Have your say on the @easdnews.bsky.social diabetes distress guideline!

Open consultation closes 31 October 2025.

Scan the QR code to share your feedback or go to 👉 www.easd.org/guidelines/s...

#Diabetes #ClinicalGuideline #T1D #T2D
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✨📢 Share your thoughts!

@easdnews.bsky.social has released its 1st evidence-based #clinical practice #guideline on the assessment & management of #diabetes #distress in adults with #t1d & #t2d.

The consultation period is open until 31 October 2025!

Scan QR or click👉 www.easd.org/guidelines/s...
October 28, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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🔁The EASD Early Career Academy continues its #Webinar series! Next on #WorldDiabetesDay: Prof. Gernot Desoye ( @medunigraz.at ) explores how the #placenta influences #pregnancy outcomes and fetal development.

📅 14 November 2025 |🕛 16:00 pm CET

Register now 👉 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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📢 Job Opportunity: @easdnews.bsky.social is seeking an Editor-in-Chief for its flagship journal, @diabetologiajnl.bsky.social .

Lead one of the world’s top #diabetes #research journals.

🔗 Apply now: tinyurl.com/diab-eic-job...

🗓️ Closing date: 17 Nov 2025

#Diabetologia #Vacancy #EditorInChief
Announcement from the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) advertising the position of Editor-in-Chief, Diabetologia. The text invites accomplished physicians and scientists to apply to lead the journal, which publishes clinical, translational, and experimental research on diabetes. Includes application details via https://tinyurl.com/diab-eic-job-ad, contact email diabetologia-j@bristol.ac.uk, and notes the closing date for applications as 17 November 2025.
October 27, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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🌏 With >100 million people living with diabetes, how can we create lasting impact?

Dr. V. Mohan, recipient of the inaugural EASD #GlobalImpactPrize, shares 50 years of work shaping diabetes prevention, #education & #care in India.

🎧👉 Listen now: easd.org/media-centre/podcasts.html

#podcast
A smiling Dr. Viswanathan Mohan in a suit and patterned tie speaks into a blue microphone labeled “EASD Live.” The background has blue circular design elements and the EASD logo. Text on the image reads, “Impacting lives with diabetes in resource constrained settings.
October 24, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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⏰ Reminder! You can still share your thoughts on the @easdnews.bsky.social guideline for assessing & managing diabetes distress among adults with #t1d & #t2d.

Consultation is open until 31 Oct 2025.

Give your input here 👉 www.easd.org/guidelines/s...

#Diabetes #DiabetesCare #ClinicalGuidelines
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✨📢 Share your thoughts!

@easdnews.bsky.social has released its 1st evidence-based #clinical practice #guideline on the assessment & management of #diabetes #distress in adults with #t1d & #t2d.

The consultation period is open until 31 October 2025!

Scan QR or click👉 www.easd.org/guidelines/s...
October 23, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Don't miss our first Immunology School for Endocrinology! Led by Prof. Chantal Mathieu & Prof. Julia Mader, this 2-day course covers immunology in #T1D, from new concepts to beta-cell replacement.

📅 26 - 27 March 2026 |📍 Vienna

🕛 Application Deadline: 30 Nov 2025

🔗👉 www.easd.org/education/me...
Banner for the 1st Immunology School for Endocrinology, taking place 26–27 March 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Organized by the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). The right side of the banner shows images of virus-like structures and a healthcare professional performing a finger-prick blood test.
October 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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📜 Certificates Now Available!

#easd2025 registered participants can now download their EACCME certificates as well as their Certificates of Attendance for the Annual Meeting directly from their #MyEASD account.

🔗👉 For more, visit: www.easd.org/annual-meeti...

#Diabetes #Certification #CME
Graphic announcing CME certificates for the 61st EASD Annual Meeting. The banner features a red background with blue and white text reading: ‘61st EASD Annual Meeting, 15 - 19 September 2025, Vienna, Austria.’ Below, a white and blue section says: ‘Now available - CME Certificates. EASD 2025 participants can now download their EACCME Certificate.’ The EASD 2025 Vienna logo appears in the top left corner, and the EASD logo with website easd.org is at the bottom.
October 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM