The event series “Milestones of modern diabetology”: Symptoms of diabetes have been known since ancient times, and yet 100 years ago, type 1 diabetes was a fatal disease. Patients could survive for one to two years thanks to a diet that was very low in carbohydrates before they became emaciated and fell into a diabetic coma and died. There were hardly any treatment options. Then, in 1921, there was sudden hope thanks to groundbreaking achievements: two Canadian researchers were the first to successfully isolate insulin. In doing so, they laid the foundation for the first effective treatment of diabetes mellitus – a milestone in medical history. In the years that followed, therapy made rapid progress. Insulin delivery and glucose monitoring devices have continued to improve over time, and research and industry continue to work on technological advances to enable people with diabetes to live a better life with a higher quality of life.

The event “Milestones of Modern Diabetology 2025” will take place on November 16, 2025 in the heart of Berlin. The event begins at 12:00 p.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Admission is free. Last year, two of our patient events merged into one: “Milestones in modern diabetology” and our scientific lectures under the patronage of the Federal Ministry of Health on “World Diabetes Day” . The goal: a large, joint, analogue event for all people with diabetes and their relatives. A full supporting program with informative contributions from well-known experts awaits you. World Diabetes DayWorld Diabetes Day Topics such as diabetes and obesity, nutrition, artificial intelligence, information on the latest technology and much more will be presented in a patient-oriented manner on two stages, all with enough time for question and answer sessions. A concluding panel discussion rounds off the offering of this analog patient event. The main theme of the entire event this year: 40 years of the first insulin pen. Use this information event in the heart of Berlin, with free admission, as your personal further education, meet the community and ask your questions to the industry partners in the exhibition area. All people with diabetes, regardless of type, as well as all relatives and anyone interested in the topic are welcome.