STAT+: Diabetes association says ‘threat’ preceded members’ ejections, but admits policies were unclear

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Briefings

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) ejected five members from its New Orleans scientific session on June 5, citing a written threat of protest. The organization apologized and launched a review, but admitted its code of conduct did not explicitly prohibit distributing materials inside the convention center. The ADA has stopped accepting manuscripts and grant reviews, and fundraising activities have ceased. The incident occurred during a period of significant internal conflict, with the organization facing a boycott and protests.

Key points

Five members of the American Diabetes Association were ejected from the New Orleans scientific session on June 5, 2026, following a written threat of protest.

The ADA admitted its code of conduct did not explicitly state that distributing materials inside the convention center was prohibited, despite citing a written threat.

Context

The ADA's scientific session in New Orleans was disrupted by internal conflict, leading to the ejection of five members. This incident occurred during a period of significant internal conflict, with the organization facing a boycott and protests. The ADA has stopped accepting manuscripts and grant reviews, and fundraising activities have ceased.

Limitations

The evidence covers only the June 5 incident and the immediate aftermath up to the release of the review summary. It does not include details about the full scope of the boycott, the specific reasons for the ejections beyond the written threat, or the long-term impact on the organization's operations.

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