American Diabetes Association releases review following convention ejections

The American Diabetes Association posted a news release on October 23 regarding its review of a June 5 incident where five members were ejected from its scientific session in New Orleans, STAT News reported. The association stated that a threat preceded the ejections, while also admitting that its policies were unclear. [1][2]

Since the June convention, the professional organization has issued two explanations, two reviews, and one apology, according to STAT News. Members of the association have protested the ejections through petitions and an 1,100-member boycott. [1]

The fallout from the incident has disrupted several core operations of the organization, STAT News reported. Its flagship journal has stopped accepting manuscripts, while grant reviews, educational activities, and fundraisers have all ceased. [1]

Diabetes encompasses a group of chronic metabolic disorders defined by persistent hyperglycemia, which stems from defects in insulin secretion, impaired insulin action, or both. The Friday report from the association arrived three days after it disclosed information without an initial explanation. [1][4]