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Call for Abstracts

Abstract Submission Guidelines
Submission Opens: April 1, 2012.
Submit online to: http://www.diabetestechnology.org/abstract_submission_form.shtml
Deadline for submission: July 1, 2012
Acceptance Notification: Late August 2012

Abstract Topic Areas:
Researchers are encouraged to submit an Abstract of their work on diabetes
technology, including but not limited to any of the major topics of the meeting:

1. Glucose monitoring
2. Insulin and metabolic peptide delivery
3. Artificial pancreas
4. Bioartificial pancreas
5. Cell phone management
6. Bolus dose calculation
7. Information technology
8. Physiologic monitoring
9. Software for modeling
10. Hypoglycemia detection
11. Diagnostic tests of glycation
12. Insulin pump and pen therapy
13. Diabetes telemedicine
14. Improving adherence to therapy using technology
15. Tests for complications
16. Technology for managing obesity

Selection Criteria
• Material must not have been presented or published previously.
• The subject area selected will be varied so that a balanced program can be produced.
• All applications must be submitted using this online submission process.

Abstract Format and Required Information
Please use the sample abstract available here when preparing your submission.

Each Abstract should be no more than 275 words. The title does not count as part of the word total. The abstract must be organized into four distinct paragraphs:

1. Objective
2. Method
3. Result
4. Conclusion

Please capitalize the first letter of all key words in your title. Do not include supplemental pages, photographs, tables, or references. The total length of your abstract must not exceed 275 words. The abstract should be suitably written for publication in the official program. Since the abstract is frequently the only link between the Program Advisory Committee and the author, care in its preparation is essential.

We require that you compose your abstract OFFLINE in a separate word processing program before beginning the submission. You can check your spelling, count your words or characters, and then upload your abstract into the appropriate area on the online form. We require you to submit your abstract in Microsoft Word’s .DOC format. Please name the file using the last name of the first author followed by the number 10: Lastname10.doc

Please format your abstract using only the Minion Pro or Times New Roman font. If your abstract requires the use of another font to display accurately, please embed fonts in your document. Refer to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290952 for detailed instructions.

Corresponding Author and Co-Authors
You may identify up to ten authors for this application. In all cases, the first author listed is considered the corresponding author. All correspondence from Diabetes Technology Society regarding this submission will be directed to the corresponding Author. The lead author MUST fill in the FULL name, email address, and contact information for each author. All academic degrees must be included for every author. If an author holds NO degree, please specify NONE. Author and co-author names and academic degrees will be published in the official program.
NOTE: All fields are required for additional authors. Please do not use first author's email address for additional authors.

Before you submit your Abstract
We require you to have the following information prepared before you begin the abstract application process:

• Complete names, including ALL academic degrees, for each author. If none, specify NONE.
• Email addresses for all authors.
• Permanent mailing addresses for all authors.
• A spell-checked abstract that conforms to the sample available here and is saved in the .DOC format.

Abstract Submission
You will receive confirmation via e-mail when your submission is received, but this is not confirmation that your presentation has been accepted. A unique tracking number will be provided for all submissions. Please use this number in all correspondence regarding your application. NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A TRACKING NUMBER WITHIN 72 HOURS OF SUBMISSION, YOUR APPLICATION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TRANSMITTED CORRECTLY.

Selection for Oral Presentation
All submitted abstracts will be considered for poster presentation. The corresponding author may choose to have their abstract considered for oral presentation. The Planning Committee will review the abstracts and contact the authors whose work they want to incorporate into the overall meeting program.

Selection for Student Research Prize
All abstracts first-authored by a student are eligible to compete for the Peterson Student Research Award. Three prizes will be awarded to the top three abstracts first-authored by a student. In addition to cash, the first student author of the top three abstracts will also receive free travel, lodging, and registration to the meeting. The Gold prize winner will also be invited to give an oral presentation during the meeting. Peterson Student Research Award cash prizes are: Gold $1000 / Silver $500 / Bronze $300

Publication in PubMed-indexed peer-reviewed scientific e-journal
Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology.

Accepted abstracts will be published in the March 2013 issue.

Click here to submit your abstract on the abstract submission form