The changing tides of the type 2 diabetes epidemicd smooth sailing or troubled waters ahead? Kelly West Award Lecture 2016

Abstract

The Kelly West Award for Outstanding Achievement in Epidemiology is given in memory of KellyM.West,widely regarded as the "father of diabetes epidemiology," to an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of diabetes epidemiology. Edward W. Gregg, PhD, of the Division of Diabetes Translation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, received the prestigious award at the American Diabetes Association's 76th Scientific Sessions, 10-14 June 2016, in NewOrleans, LA. He presented the KellyWest Award Lecture, "Changing Tides of the Type 2 Diabetes EpidemicdSmooth Sailing or TroubledWaters Ahead?" on Sunday, 12 June 2016.