ISPAD 2024: 50 Essential Lessons for Clinicians, Researchers, and Families
The ISPAD 2024 conference, held in Lisbon, was groundbreaking. As the global diabetes community gathered to celebrate 50 years of advancing care for children, adolescents, and young adults with diabetes, the event showcased the latest innovations, research breakthroughs, and clinical strategies aimed at transforming the future of diabetes care. From cutting-edge technologies to new therapeutic approaches, ISPAD 2024 exemplified the power of collaboration across disciplines, uniting researchers, healthcare professionals, advocates, and people living with diabetes (PWD) in the shared mission of improving lives. In this post, I’ve compiled the 50 key highlights that will continue to influence the diabetes landscape for years to come, empowering everyone from patients to policymakers. Each highlight reflects the spirit of innovation and serves as a reminder of the urgent need for access, equity, and collaboration in diabetes care worldwide. General Highlights for the Public 1. Inclusion ...