EASD Study Groups

The EASD has following Study Groups:
Artificial Insulin Delivery, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation Study Group (AIDPIT) Visit Website
	The AIDPIT Study Group addresses key research areas, that offer the most progress in comparison to current treatment options: Therapeutic devices, in particular development of insulin delivery systems and glucose-sensors (along with fast- or long-acting insulin or insulin analogues) and Biologic therapy, such as replacement of the defunct endogenous pancreatic islet cells by transplantation of vascularised pancreas, isolated islet cells or pancreas regeneration.
Diabetes Education Study Group (DESG) Visit Website
	The aims of the DESG are to encourage and support therapeutic education about diabetes and the rapid diffusion of acquired scientific knowledge in the field.
Diabetes Pregnancy Study Group (DPSG) Visit Website
	The aims of the DPSG are to improve the detection and management of diabetes in pregnant women and their offspring by fostering research, treatment and education in the subject of diabetic pregnancy.
Diabetes Neuropathy Study Group (NEURODIAB) Visit Website
	NEURODIAB is a study group of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) with special responsibility for Diabetic Neuropathy. Its aim is to promote the advance of knowledge on all aspects of diabetic neuropathy through an active cooperation between interested diabetologists and other specialists such as neurologists, neurophysiologists, urologists, gastroenterologists, etc. In pursuit of this aim it will also encourage appropriate surveys and clinical trials.
Eye Complication Study Group (EASDec) Visit Website
	EASDec is a study group of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) with special responsibility for all eye complications of Diabetes. Its AIM is to promote the advance of knowledge on all aspects of diabetic retinopathy, including epidemiology, pathology, pathophysiology and treatment of this complication of diabetes mellitus through an active cooperation between ophthalmologists and diabetologists. The ultimate goal of the Group is to prevent the development of diabetic retinopathy and to search far the best treatment of this condition in diabetic patients.
European Diabetic Nephropathy Study Group (EDNSG) Visit Website
EDNSG	The Diabetic Nephropathy Study Group of the EASD is established with the aim of assembling researchers interested in diabetic renal disease in order to study epidemiology, pathology, pathophysiology and treatment of this complication of diabetes mellitus. The ultimate goal of the Group is to prevent the appearance or the development of kidney disease and to search far the best treatment of this condition in diabetic patients.
Islet Study Group Visit Website
	The EASD Islet Study Group arose from discussions of participants of the islet meeting held at Coleraine 15-18 September 1991. Since this time, the Group has held meetings annually in close association with the main EASD Congress. Approximately 120 participants attend each meeting, which are of 2-days duration.
European Diabetes Epidemiology Group (EDEG) Visit Website
	The goal of the group is to lead and facilitate epidemiological research on disorders of glucose tolerance and its complications, and to act as a forum for interchange and dissemination of findings. The primary goal of EDEG is to lead and facilitate epidemiological research on disorders of glucose tolerance and its complications, and to act as a forum for discussion, interchange and dissemination of findings.
Diabetes and Nutrition Study Group (DNSG) Visit Website
	Aims of the DNSG are to promote scientific interchange on clinical and metabolic effects of nutrition in relation to diabetes and the implementation of appropriate dietary therapy in individuals with diabetes. Please note the new DNSG website address www.dnsg-easd.org
Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes Study Group (PSAD) Visit Website
	The aims of the PSAD Study Group are: to stimulate communication between researchers and clinicians in the field of psychosocial aspects of diabetes to improve the quality of psychosocial research in diabetes to stimulate dissemination of effective psychosocial interventions in diabetes care
Diabetic Foot Study Group (DFSG) Visit Website
	The aim of the Diabetic Foot Study Group of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes is to promote an advancement of knowledge on all aspects of diabetic foot care through active co-operation and collaboration between diabetologists, podiatrists, specialist nurses, orthopaedic and vascular surgeons and all other specialists with an interest in caring for diabetic patients with foot problems.
Study Group on Primary Care Research in Diabetology (PCDE) Visit Website
	PCD Europe exists to provide a focal point for primary care clinicians and their patients. Its purpose is to promote high standards of care throughout Europe. Emphasis is placed on incorporating evidence based medicine into daily practice as well as promoting diabetes education and research in primary care.
Study Group on Genetics of Diabetes (SGGD) Visit Website
	Aim: To promote research into the genetic basis of all forms of diabetes (and related conditions), as well as to promote the interaction and transfer of knowledge between basic scientists and the clinical community.
Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Study Group Visit Website
	Objectives: Promote advancement of knowledge on all aspects of cardiovascular disease and diabetes through active co-operation between interested diabetologists and other specialists, particularly cardiologists Bring together researchers working in the field of cardiovascular disease in diabetes to exchange experiences in research and to promote discussions during regular meetings Work actively for the establishment of European and international collaborative studies Act as a reference group for the EASD in matters related to cardiovascular disease and diabetes

The EASD has following Study Groups: