LIVE WEBINAR

Youth Onset Type 2 Diabetes: Navigating Unique Challenges during the Pediatric to Adult Healthcare Transition

OVERVIEW

Join other American Diabetes Association® (ADA) professional members on December 12, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, EST for an insightful webinar exploring the unique challenges and strategies for transitioning emerging adults with youth-onset type 2 diabetes (YO-T2D) from pediatric to adult care. As the incidence of YO-T2D rises, understanding the complexities of this transition is essential for healthcare providers. This session will review current research on YO-T2D and offer practical approaches to support continuity of care, enhancing outcomes for young adults.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand unique challenges for emerging adults with youth onset type 2 diabetes.
Describe the current state of research specific for YO-T2D transitions.
Discuss approaches for both pediatric and adult providers during the transition process.

FACULTY

Erin Finn, MD
Assistant Professor in Endocrinology and Pediatric Endocrinology
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Children’s Hospital Colorado

Samar Y. Hafida, MD
Assistant Professor
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian SOM

Shylaja Srinivasan, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
University of California, San Francisco

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