Children’s National researchers joined ISPAD's 50th anniversary conference - Children's National

Researchers from Children's National Hospital participated in the 50th anniversary conference of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) in Lisbon, Portugal. As the only global organization dedicated to all forms of childhood diabetes, ISPAD promotes clinical and basic science, research, education and advocacy for children and adolescents with diabetes. The conference provided members worldwide with a platform to exchange scientific and clinical insights on pediatric and adolescent diabetes.

Poster presentations:

• Predicting Achievement of Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Targets for American Youth with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Using Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) systems by Jody Grundman, M.D., Rachel Longendyke, M.D., Amanda Perkins, N.P., CPNP, MPH, Mai Tran, PharmD, Randi Streisand, Ph.D., Shideh Majidi, M.D.
• SDOH: The Importance of Screening, Resource Delivery, and Follow-up by Sarah Holly, Lauren DeAnna, Roxanna Velasquez, Jasmine Roberts, Shideh Majidi, M.D.
• Investigating Associations among Demographics, Medical Variables, Caregiver Fear of Hypoglycemia, and Sleep Quality among Parents of Children with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) by Rachel Longendyke, M.D., Christine Wang, John Barber, Randi Streisand, Ph.D.
• Surveying Families on their Knowledge and Opinions Regarding Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Antibody Screening and Teplizumab (Tzield) Infusions by Rachel Longendyke, M.D., Jody Grundman, M.D., Shideh Majidi, M.D.
• Feasibility of CGM Use in Youth With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Stephanie Chung
• ROUTE-T1D: A Family Behavioural Intervention to Enhance Continuous Glucose Monitor Use Among Racially Minoritized Youth with Type 1 Diabetes: Medical and Demographic Correlates of Session Attendance by Emma Straton, Christine Wang, Leyi Kang, John Barber, Amanda Perkins, P., CPNP, MPH, Letitia Gallant, DNP, Shideh Majidi, M.D., Randi Streisand, Ph.D.

The participation of Children's National researchers highlights their commitment to advancing diabetes care and research for children and adolescents. By collaborating with global experts, they continue to contribute collective efforts to improve outcomes for young people living with diabetes worldwide.

Learn more about these presentations here.