The ISPAD Science School for Physicians 2007 will take place October 16-20th in Hvidoere, Denmark. The ISPAD Science School 2007 is made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from Novo Nordisk A/S. The School will cover the costs of lodging, meals, tuition, and the social program.

Twenty participants will be selected from all around the world. The application deadline is June 1, 2007. For more information, please contact:
Prof. Henrik Mortensen
Department of Paediatrics
Glostrup University Hospital
DK-2600 Glostrup
Phone +45 43232967

The Science School will be hosted by the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, University of Colorado School of Medicine September 13-19 and is sponsored by Eli Lilly.

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Vanelli M, Chiari G, Ghizzoni L, Costi G, Giacalone T, Chiarelli F. Effectiveness of a prevention program for diabetic ketoacidosis in children. An 8-year study in schools and private practices. Diabetes Care 1999;22:7-9.
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The incidence of DKA at onset ranges from approximately 15-80% in different parts of the world. The lower numbers are usually from countries with a higher incidence, thereby having a greater public awareness of the warning symptoms. Professor Vanelli from Parma, Italy, published already in 1999 results from a very successful campaign. Posters were displayed in schools, at GP offices and pediatric centers 1991-1997. The frequency of DKA at onset of diabetes in the age group 6-14 years decreased from 78% to 0% after 1992. Information on these results can be downloaded below.