In two expert presentations, two specialists will provide comprehensible insights into the latest developments in diabetes research. The focus will be on new findings regarding the prevention of type 2 diabetes, ways to bring blood sugar levels back to normal through lifestyle changes, and modern treatment approaches for type 1 diabetes.
Afterward, participants will have the opportunity to address their questions directly to the speakers.
Topic: Prevent, Delay, or Cure? New Perspectives from Diabetes Research
When: July 16, 2026, 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Where: Online via Zoom – free of cost
Language: German
What to expect:
- Prof. Dr. Barbara Ludwig, a DZD researcher and senior physician at Dresden University Hospital, where she heads the specialized outpatient clinic for type 1 diabetes, as well as the islet transplantation program at Dresden University of Technology, discusses new approaches to the treatment of type 1 diabetes. The focus is on artificial pancreas transplants as well as modern technologies that can already help people with type 1 diabetes today.
- Prof. Dr. Andreas Birkenfeld, Medical Director and Head of the Department of Diabetology, Endocrinology, and Nephrology at the University Hospital of Tübingen, as well as Director of the Institute for Diabetes Research and Metabolic Diseases (IDM) at DZD partner Helmholtz Munich, he reviews current research findings on the prevention and remission of type 2 diabetes. In doing so, he explores the question of whether and how type 2 diabetes can be prevented through lifestyle changes or even reversed—and what role factors such as insulin sensitivity, abdominal fat, and early intervention play in this process.
The event is open to people with diabetes, their family members, and anyone else interested. Questions are very welcome.
Further information and detailed program (in German)
About diabinfo in Dialogue
“diabinfo in Dialogue” is a free online series of events presented by diabinfo.de, the national diabetes information portal. It is addressed to people with diabetes, obesity, and other noncommunicable diseases, their family members, and anyone else interested in the topic. Experts from the fields of medicine and diabetes research provide comprehensible and up-to-date insights. A dialogue is fostered through questions from the audience.
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At diabinfo.de, you’ll find up-to-date, independent, and scientifically proven information on all forms of diabetes mellitus, as well as on the prevention of type 2 diabetes and other noncommunicable diseases such as obesity and cardiovascular diseases. In addition, the online portal offers helpful tips and information on what you can do yourself to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases.
