The prevalence of obesity and T2DM among children and adolescents is a worldwide problem. The ‘Diabetes in the School Project” uses diverse methodologies, including puppet theater, able to sensitize students, ...
The International Diabetes Federation's Life for a Child (LFAC) Programme supports the provision of the best possible healthcare, given local circumstances, to all children and youth with diabetes in developing ...
This article addresses and expands the section of the ISPAD guidelines dealing with psychosocial issues in children and adolescents with diabetes in order to aid in the diabetes management decision-making ...
These guidelines have been developed by the IDF Life for a Child Programme and ISPAD taking into account resource- and cost-related issues affecting care for children and youth with diabetes in developing ...
This guideline was developed by ISPAD and the International Diabetes Federation. While there is extensive evidence on the optimal management of type 1 diabetes, unfortunately such care is not reaching ...
During childhood and adolescence, there is a gradual shift from diabetes care supervised by parents and other adults to self-care management.
The actual change from pediatric to adult health care ...
Introduction The transition between paediatric and adult care for young people with chronic illness or disability is often poorly managed, with adverse consequences for health.
Although many agree ...
Has your clinic a novel approach to young adult care which others may benefit from?
The World Diabetes Congress 2015 confirmed again the evidence known to the majority of the ...
The transition of care for young people with type 1 diabetes from a paediatric medical practice to an adult medical practice is often awkward and stress-producing for the young person and his or her caregivers. ...
Region:South America and CaribbeanOBJECTIVE - Strengthen the knowledge of this disease, emphasizing teamwork, giving the fundamental value to the stage of life to which we are referring (children and adolescents). ...
Learning Objectives for the course were developed in collaboration with regional health care providers. Research and writing were done by SFBLF with review by an international team of experts in Canada, ...
The course, an initiative by the Arab Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (ASPED) in collaboration with the International Society of Pediatric & Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) is aimed for Pediatricians ...
The Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation (Canada) is developing an online course to help diabetes educators acquire enhanced knowledge about educating, supporting and preparing for transition youth ...
