History of ISPAD

ISPAD has a rich and storied history of improving diabetes care for young people worldwide.

Founded in 1974 as the International Study Group for Diabetes (ISGD), ISPAD has grown into a leading global organization committed to advancing research, education, and advocacy in pediatric and adolescent diabetes care.

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Key Milestones

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ISPAD 50th Anniversary

100 years of Insulin

On January 23, 1922, the first patient, Leonard Thompson, aged 14, was successfully treated with insulin.