Diabetes Association Extends Probe into Annual Meeting Incident

The American Diabetes Association has reversed its earlier announcement that its investigation into events at its June annual meeting was complete, stating that additional information may clarify or correct previous findings. The audit and governance committee said it will provide further details to the board, potentially leading to additional actions. Five attendees who were removed from the meeting have not received a copy of the original report.

The ADA's audit committee now acknowledges its initial review missed certain interviews conducted after preliminary findings were drafted. The five removed attendees—including Steven Kahn and four colleagues—were only interviewed individually shortly before the initial conclusions were announced, after their requests for a group session were denied. They still have not received the original report.

The controversy stems from the June 5 removal of the researchers for distributing editorials, captured on video showing a police push and security seizing materials. Following the incident, two ADA leaders resigned, and the CEO issued a public apology. The association also declined to publish the editorial packet in its journal, leading deputy editors to release it via a CERN-hosted repository.