(Parts have been adapted directly from the application) The objective of this conference is to examine strategies for the prevention of diabetes in developing countries and the tropics by discussing strategies for the intensive care of diabetes. Emphasis will be placed on the changing environment, lifestyle and westernization on the prevalence and incidence of diabetes along with the economic and social impact of diabetes in these areas. The participants will discuss the intensive antidiabetic management in relation to the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) and explore alternate antidiabetic treatments in patients in developing countries. Dr. Kwame Osei, M.D., Associate Professor at Ohio State University and Dr. Samuel K. Owusu, M.D., Vice Dean, University of Ghana Medical School are co-directors of the conference. The conference will be co-sponsored by Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio and the University of Ghana Medical School Accra, Ghana in conjunction with the International Diabetes Foundation.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Type
Conference (R13)
Project #
1R13DK049868-01
Application #
2150816
Study Section
Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases B Subcommittee (DDK)
Project Start
1995-05-01
Project End
1996-04-30
Budget Start
1995-05-01
Budget End
1996-04-30
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1995
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Ohio State University
Department
Internal Medicine/Medicine
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
098987217
City
Columbus
State
OH
Country
United States
Zip Code
43210