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Official page of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes - (ISPAD) - A better world for children with diabetes. www.ispad.org

The International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes was founded as ISGD, the International Study Group for Diabetes (in childhood and adolescence) in 1974. In 1993, with the ISGD Declaration of Kos (see inset), it transformed from a small, study group to a full-fledged academic society. From its original meeting at the “Chateau Lestradet” in Paris, it has grown to include annual scientific meetings with more than 1000 attendees from all parts of the world. ISGD started originally because of frustrations by pediatric diabetologists concerning a lack of attention to childhood and adolescent diabetes issues at the International Diabetes Federation and similarly at the other international pediatric endocrine societies then in existence. The
focus of ISGD was an attempt to bring together international experts, to debate clinical and research issues and to foster scientific interchange throughout the world. The benefits of ISGD were quickly realized as friendships developed and a forum for such interchange thrived. The small numbers of members grew after the first decade of ISGD’s history and expanded to include not just European and North American pediatric endocrinologists but later also those from Asia and elsewhere. In 2008, ISPAD was formally registered as a Charity in the UK. ISPAD has its own President, Treasurer and Secretary General. At present, eight elected Advisory Council members, both from the group of physician as well as the non-physician members of the pediatric diabetes team, including the webmaster join the three-member Executive Committee to help govern ISPAD, plan activities and provide oversight. Every year ISPAD organizes Annual Meetings. There is also an annual physician research-oriented Science School, as well as a Science School for Allied Health Professionals, working with youngsters who have diabetes with competitive applications for both schools each year. Every year Post-Graduate Courses have taking places all around the world - bringing pediatric and adolescent diabetes experts to interact with local pediatricians, pediatric diabetologists and pediatric endocrinologists.

20/11/2025

🎉 Congratulations to the CDMO 2025 Best Oral & Best Poster Prize Winners for their outstanding scientific contributions showcased at ! 🎉

🏆 CDMO 2025 Best Oral Prize at : Antoine Clarke, The Hospital for Sick Children, Canada
🔗 Read more: https://loom.ly/Auj3zP8

🏅 CDMO 2025 Best Poster Prize at : Marwa El Masri, University of Ottawa/Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Canada
🔗 Read more: https://loom.ly/vj5lC84

A huge congratulations to both winners for their exceptional work and dedication to advancing research. We look forward to following your scientific journeys and the impact your work will bring to the community!

19/11/2025

📚The ISPAD 2025 Abstract Book is Available!

It contains all oral and poster abstracts presented in Montreal, Canada!

Click here: https://loom.ly/JtXFGac

18/11/2025

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 Best Oral & Best Poster Prize Winners! 🎉

We are delighted to celebrate this year’s outstanding scientific contributions showcased at .

🏆 2025 Best Oral Prize: Barbora Berka, Czech Republic
🔗 Read more: https://loom.ly/0GcI55w

🏅 2025 Best Poster Prize: Nacera Hanzal, Canada
🔗 Read more: https://loom.ly/c5yGOlQ

A huge congratulations to both winners for their exceptional work and dedication to advancing research. We look forward to following your scientific journeys and the impact your work will bring to our community!

14/11/2025

🌍💙 World Diabetes Day 2025 💙🌍

Today, we join the global diabetes community in raising awareness, advancing education, and empowering every child, adolescent, young adult, and family affected by diabetes. November 14 marks the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who along with Charles Best, co-discovered insulin in 1922.

This year’s theme highlights diabetes and work, reminding us how important it is to prepare young people for a confident future. At , we champion access to care, education, and supportive communities so every young person can grow, learn, and pursue their dreams. Diabetes should never limit opportunities.

💡Now it’s your turn! How are you making a difference today?
Whether you’re hosting an event, sharing a story, posting a photo, or advocating in your clinic or community, we want to see it!
📸 Share your initiatives using so we can highlight how members are making a difference in every corner of the globe.

08/11/2025

✨ Thank you to all delegates, speakers, supporters, staff and partners who made an unforgettable event!

From inspiring plenaries to meaningful discussions, together, we’ve strengthened our global community.

👋 Safe travels, and do not forget to save the date to join us in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from November 4-7, 2026, for the next inspiring edition of ISPAD!

08/11/2025

✳️ It’s already the end of !

Let's conclude the 51st ISPAD Annual Conference with the closing ceremony and find out who the winners are for the best poster and best oral presentation!

📍 Session Hall 1. Today at 13:45–14:30

See you there!

Photo credit: Dà Luz

08/11/2025

It’s the final day of , and your last chance to visit the Networking Space!

Don’t miss out and stop by the exhibition area to:

💼 Join ISPAD at a special reduced rate
🎁 Collect your member welcome set
🤝 Reconnect with colleagues & friends
🏆 Enter our referral contest for your chance to win prizes!

Let’s make the last day count, see you there! ✨

Photo credit: Dà Luz

08/11/2025

🌍 Day 4 at – Global Perspectives, Innovation & the Future of Diabetes Care!

▪️ 08:30 - Plenary: Care in the Context of Culture - The Many Faces of T2D📍 Session Hall 1

Start the final day of with a truly global perspective! 🌏
Explore how Type 2 diabetes in youth differs across regions, from North America to Asia, with insights from Tamara Hannon, Juliana Chan, and Sujoy Ghosh.

A session highlighting diversity, epidemiology, and the need for culturally responsive care.
Chaired by: Melanie Henderson and Silva Arslanian. 👉 https://loom.ly/T1RUcco

▪️ 10:15 - Workshop: Are We Ready to Introduce DIY to a Broader Audience?📍 Session Hall 3

Innovation meets collaboration! Join Marie-Laurence Brunet and Lenka Petruzelkova for a discussion on DIY looping, hearing both the person-with-lived-experience (PWLE) and HCP perspectives on safely and effectively expanding this movement.

Chaired by: Ananta Addala and Tinotenda Dzikiti. 👉 https://shorturl.at/zBaZP

▪️10:15 - Symposium: What If There Was More Than Insulin?📍 Session Hall 1
Join Farid Mahmud, Melissa-Rosina Pasqua, and Ana Alvarez Pagola to explore new and emerging treatments, from SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 RAs to other adjunct therapies shaping the future of T1D care.

Chaired by: Karolina Piatek and David Maahs. 👉 https://loom.ly/3lMIrk0

Stay until the closing ceremony and find out who the winners are for the best poster and best oral presentation!

Photo credit: Dà Luz

08/11/2025

🎉 ISPAD is delighted to announce the 2025 Breakthrough T1D Fellowship Awardees!

A heartfelt thank-you to Breakthrough T1D for their continued support of this important program, empowering early-career researchers to advance the science and care of type 1 diabetes.

We extend our warmest congratulations to this year’s awardees, we wish you every success as you begin this exciting new chapter in your research journey! Your work drives progress for young people living with diabetes worldwide. 💙

🔗 Learn more and meet the winners here: https://loom.ly/7kjRf2Y

07/11/2025

Join us for the ISPAD Annual General Meeting (AGM)

📅 Friday, November 7
🕕 18:15 – 19:30
📍 Session Hall 3 (Montreal)

This session is only open to ISPAD Members.

💻 For members joining us virtually, please note that registration was required before November 2.

🗳️ Voting Instructions: All members can find detailed voting instructions for the AGM here: https://loom.ly/hmsUJJM

Be part of the discussion, have your say, and help shape the future of ISPAD!

07/11/2025

Join our Special Interest Group Meetings and share experiences, insights, and ideas:

🏫 Diabetes in School 📍 Session Hall 2. Today at 13:15
Chair: Eduardo Calliari (São Paulo, Brazil)
→ Discussing strategies to support children with diabetes in educational settings.

🌍 Diabetes in Less Resource Settings 📍 Session Hall 3. Today at 13:15
Chairs: Yasmine Ibrahim Elhenawy, Anju Virmani, Tinotenda Dzikiti
→ Exploring practical solutions, advocacy, and collaboration to strengthen diabetes care in less-resourced contexts.

07/11/2025

🌟 It’s Day 1 at !

Visit the Networking Space in the exhibition area and discover what ISPAD is all about:

▪️Join ISPAD at a special reduced rate
▪️Pick up your exclusive member welcome set
▪️Reconnect with colleagues & friends
▪️Join our referral contest for a chance to win prizes!

Let’s make the first day of ISPAD 2025 one to remember, see you there!

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