STAT+: Diabetes association says ‘threat’ preceded members’ ejections, but admits policies were unclear
The American Diabetes Association has issued two explanations, two reviews and an apology over its June convention. A Friday report adds new twists.
In June 5, five members of the American Diabetes Association were removed from the organization's scientific session in New Orleans. The professional body issued a statement, an apology, a review summary, and a notice of further review in response. These actions have sparked protests through petitions and a 1,100-member boycott.
The flagship journal has suspended accepting manuscripts, grant reviews, fundraisers, and educational activities. On Friday, the ADA released a news release detailing the long-awaited review, three days after it announced the resignation of Rita Kalyani, the chief medical and scientific officer, without providing further explanation.
The post explained the evictions, attributing them to a "written threat of protest and disruption," but later clarified that the "ADA's code of conduct did not explicitly state that distributing materials within the convention center was prohibited."
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