Innofond project GadiaKi - Kick-off

By 31 January 2029, 360 families will benefit from holistic interdisciplinary diabetes group training for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes in a child-centred setting (GaDiaKi). But how can this training be transferred to paediatric diabetes centres and why is it important to ask this question right now?

Type 1 diabetes is one of the most common chronic metabolic diseases in children and adolescents. Age-appropriate training is of central importance in order to meet the individual needs and requirements of young people. Children and adolescents should be able to lead an independent life and avoid secondary diseases. For some years now, fewer and fewer child-orientated diabetes group training courses have been held in Germany. Those responsible for the GaDiaKi project are therefore examining tried and tested diabetes training courses for their transferability to other paediatric diabetology centres throughout Germany.

The new form of care aims to improve children's and adolescents' autonomous handling of their disease and their independence. Innovative features of the programme include the everyday setting of the training (e.g. in leisure facilities) and the involvement of young adults affected by type 1 diabetes themselves. They support both the team and the children and young people. The researchers expect that this will improve therapy satisfaction, parents' anxiety about hypoglycaemia and the independence of children and adolescents with diabetes.

The event is primarily aimed at those interested in paediatric and adolescent diabetes training centres, young adults with type 1 diabetes, affected parents, students and scientists and all other interested parties.

Participation is free of charge. Registration is not required.

The programme can be viewed online.