Kathryn Kreider was recently invited to serve on the professional practice committee for the American Diabetes Association (ADA) due to her exceptional reputation as a leader in clinical practice and research in the field of diabetes.  The professional practice committee is a multidisciplinary expert committee comprised of physicians, diabetes educators, registered dietitians and others who have expertise in a range of areas. The professional practice committee is primarily focused on the development of new guidelines which are published each year in January. The ADA is the foremost leader in the world for diabetes care and research.