2nd ISPAD
Postgraduate Course:

4-5 April 2025, Athens Greece

Welcome Note

Dear Colleagues and friends,

It is our distinct pleasure to welcome you to Athens for the Second ISPAD Postgraduate Course: “An Update on Diabetes and Obesity in Children and Adolescents.”

 

This esteemed Course is organized by the Athens Pediatric Center of the Athens Medical Group, in collaboration with the Postgraduate Program “Applied Nutrition & Dietetics” at Harokopio University of Athens. We are honored to have the endorsement of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD), the Hellenic Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology and the Hellenic Diabetes Association.

 

Aligned with ISPAD’s commitment to advancing knowledge and education, this Course has been thoughtfully designed to address the needs of young researchers, physicians, and allied health professionals. It provides a valuable platform for sharing the latest scientific evidence, fostering collaboration, and engaging in meaningful discussions on contemporary advancements in the diagnosis and management of pediatric and adolescent diabetes and obesity.

 

Participants will have the opportunity to gain insights from internationally renowned experts, engage in interactive discussions, and contribute to an open exchange of ideas that will further enhance clinical practice and research in the field. The structure of the Course aims to support both experienced professionals and newcomers, ensuring a dynamic and enriching educational experience.

 

We extend our sincere gratitude to all individuals and organizations involved in the planning and execution of this Course, as well as to our distinguished faculty—both Greek and international— who have generously contributed their expertise.

 

We look forward to welcoming you to Athens for what promises to be a highly educational and collaborative event.

 

With best regards, 

 

The Organising Committee

 

Qadreh, Abbas 

Charmandari, Evangelia 

Karipidou, Melina 

Kontogianni, Meropi 

Panayiotopoulos, Aristotle

In collaboration with

Harokopio University
Postgraduate Programme
"Applied Nutrition & Dietetics"
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Organizer

Athens Pediatric Center,
Athens Medical Group

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Endorsements

International Society for Pediatric
and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD)
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Hellenic Society of Pediatric
and Adolescent Endocrinology
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Hellenic Diabetes Association
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course's sessions

The course will cover key aspects of diabetes and obesity in children, focusing on both clinical management and research advancements.

Sessions will explore Diabetes in Childhood & Genetics, examining genetic predispositions and early diagnosis. Technology in Diabetes Care will highlight innovations such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring. Lifestyle Management of Type 1 Diabetes and Childhood Obesity will address nutrition, exercise, and behavioral strategies. Diabetes Management and Complications will discuss treatment approaches and long-term risks. Research Debates and Gaps will critically assess unresolved issues in the field, while Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence will focus on prevention, intervention, and associated health outcomes.

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Mastering carbohydrate counting to enhance diabetes management and Navigating the dual challenge of diabetes and celiac disease.
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Venue:
Harokopio University of Athens

Main Conference Hall:
Amphitheater "George Karabatsos"

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