Developments Following Scientist Removals at ADA New Orleans Meeting

September 16, 2026

Following events at the ADA Scientific Sessions in June, a number of concerns raised regarding the ADA's professional section remain unresolved. As a result, a boycott of ADA activities has been initiated by leading figures in diabetes research.

The text below includes relevant hyperlinks with further information. Those who wish to review the petition and consider whether to sign it may do so at the links provided. This information is being shared for member awareness.

Healio: Diabetes leaders announce ADA boycott after investigation of meeting ejections (Read more here)

If you are interested, please see links to the petitions here:

Link 1: if you are a current or former member of the American Diabetes Association

Link 2: if you provide care to a person or people with diabetes or have diabetes

Link 3: if neither of the above apply to you and you’re interested in protecting biomedical research and free speech