Behavioral research in pediatric diabetes: putting the evidence to work for advocacy and education.

Abstract

Dr Henri Lestradet was a founding member of the International Study Group for Diabetes (in childhood and adolescence) (ISGD), and his influence on the scope and vision of this organization was profound. A brief biography of Dr Lestradet and a summary of how his original ISGD evolved into the current International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) will be presented first. Second, consistent with Dr Lestradet's vision for children with diabetes worldwide, I will suggest five areas of behavioral research in diabetes in which there is strong evidence that can be used to create educational and advocacy initiatives for children with diabetes. Finally, I will recommend several priorities for behavioral research in the next decade which will help to strengthen Prof. Lestradet's legacy of support for children with diabetes and their families.