Global Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes GPED
Global Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes (GPED) is a non-profit organization established in 2010. GPED aims at improving the care of children with endocrine disorders or with diabetes living in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) through public advocacy, education of local health professionals, support of families and patients, clinical collaborations and development of translational clinical research.
GPED Annual Meeting 2024 Abstract Book
The First GPED Annual Meeting's Abstract Book, themed "Bridging Gaps: Enhancing Pediatric Endocrine Care Globally," is now available. This compilation features innovative research and clinical insights, aiming to advance endocrine and diabetes care for children, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
GPED Annual Meeting 2024 Final Report
We're excited to share the Final Report of the First GPED Annual Meeting 2024! Held virtually over two weekends, this inaugural event brought together 925 registrants from 82 countries, featuring 31 speakers and 21 chairs from around the globe. From cutting-edge updates on diabetes and adrenal disorders to powerful discussions on newborn screening and care in resource-limited settings, the meeting fostered collaboration and knowledge-sharing across continents.
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Dive into the highlights, session summaries, and participant feedback that made this event a milestone in global pediatric endocrine care. And guess what? We’re already gearing up for GPED Annual Meeting 2025 — even bigger, bolder, and more impactful. Stay tuned!
Introducing the New GPED!
Global Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes (GPED) has recently undergone a branding update to redefine who we are as an organization. As we work towards extending our reach to bringing endocrine and diabetes care to children globally, GPED has released our first official brand book. Learn more about who we
are as an organization here.
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The Pediatric Endocrine (PES) Meeting is scheduled to take place on 15-18 May 2025. Please visit here for more information.
Register now:
The First GPED Annual Virtual Meeting!
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We are extremely excited to announce our plans for the inaugural GPED Annual Meeting! Planning is currently underway with a format to include clinical updates, best practices for provision of care in resource limited settings, updates on international efforts and much more. This meeting will be virtual to allow for all our members to participate. In keeping with GPED’s goal to provide education to all those providing endocrine care, no fee will be charged for this meeting. Registration details will be available on the GPED website in the coming months. We hope you can join us!
Newsletter Issue 27
Out now! The September 2024 issue of the GPED Newsletter has been released with a new look. Please click here to view the latest edition of our Newsletter.
Clinical Resources for Health Professionals
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Discover the e-Learning Portal, WHO Growth Charts, Teleconsultations and books for health professionals (and add to GPED's resources by sharing your own expertise)
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The European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology (ESPE)
The the first ever Joint Congress of of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) and the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) will take place on 10-13 May 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Online
Discussion :
Teleconsultations
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Need help with a challenging case?
Now GPED gives you the opportunity to discuss and consult clinical cases with a pediatric endocrinologist online!
Upcoming Webinars
GPED is back with our routine webinars this year, covering a wide range of topics in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes!
Stay tuned to our social media platforms to keep yourself updated!
Booklets for Health Professionals and Families
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Download our library of booklets for health professionals and families (21 languages)
Access to care
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In the developing world, 2,210,000 children suffer from pediatric endocrine disorders and diabetes and only 1 in 10 children have access to proper care.​​
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ISPAD Meeting
The 51st Annual ISPAD Conference will be held on 5-8 November 2025 in Montreal, Canada.
Newsletter
27th Edition
Editorial
Welcome to our 27th Edition of the GPED Newsletter!​
We are excited to introduce the new issue of the Global Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes (GPED) newsletter!
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What's Inside This Issue?
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GPED First Annual Meeting
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Webinar Highlights
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Spotlight on Newborn Screening in Indonesia
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Changing Diabetes in Children (CDiC) Initiative
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Click here to the Newsletter section! Please remember to subscribe to our GPED Newsletter email list to receive the most up-to-date GPED information!
September 2024
GPED
Highlights
NEW EDITION!
Yearbook in Paediatric Endocrinology 2023
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Every year, the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology publishes a Yearbook with expert commentaries on the most important articles published over the last 12 months. You can access the complete 2023 Yearbook free of charge at http://www.espeyearbook.org/ Drs. Jean-Pierre Chanoine and Diane Stafford edited the chapter on Global Health and are delighted to share it with you. To access this chapter, please click here.
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GPED partnering with
Life for a Child
Increasing the provision of blood glucose meters and strips as well as HbA1c supplies to children and youth with diabetes in Haiti and Jamaica
BECOME A GPED Member
GPED is open to all pediatric endocrinologists or health professionals working in the field of pediatric endocrinology and diabetes in a low income setting.
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GPED membership is free