Endocrinology and Metabolism | Head Nurse Zhang Mingxia Shares China's Achievements in Diabetes Care at ADC 2024
内分泌科张明霞护士长受邀在世界糖尿病大会（ADC 2024）分享“中国糖尿病护理成果”

2024-10-18

From August 21 to August 23, 2024, the Australian Diabetes Congress (ADC 2024), co-hosted by the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) and the Australian Diabetes Society (ADS), was held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Zhang Mingxia, Head Nurse of the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Peking University People's Hospital, was invited to attend and share China’s achievements in diabetes care at the conference.

ADC is one of the most prestigious global conferences in the field of diabetes, jointly organized by ADS and ADEA. Over 2,000 experts and scholars from more than 70 countries joined this year’s conference, covering the latest breakthroughs in diabetes research, education, and care globally.

As the Chair of the Diabetes Nursing Committee of the Chinese Nursing Association (CNA), Ms. Zhang led a delegation of 15 experts to participate in the conference. These experts presented the latest research findings of China’s diabetes care in various sessions, showcasing clinical and foundational research achievements and earning widespread recognition. Additionally, ADC’s official media also published a special feature on Chinese Nurses.

As an expert invited by the organizing committee, Zhang Mingxia shared her perspective on “The Development and Application of ‘Diabetes Education Toolboxes’ in China”. Her presentation highlighted the innovative approaches and remarkable achievements of Chinese diabetes care professionals, earning high praise from the audience.

During the 3-day meeting, Ms. Zhang engaged in in-depth discussions with global experts, exchanging views on the current state, challenges and clinical implications of diabetes care education in China. According to ADC’s report, CEO Susan Davidson, President Amanda Bartlett, and CDE Board Director Shannon Lin from ADEA held productive discussions with Zhang Mingxia, focusing on strengthening global connections and advancing diabetes education.

The Diabetes Nursing Committee of CNA submitted a total of 26 papers to the ADC 2024, with 21 selected for oral presentations and 5 displayed as posters, fully demonstrating and sharing the latest research advancements in diabetes care research from China with the world.