[The education tree. Experiences from one century of anti-diabetic treatment]

The educational experience of a Diabetic Care Centre, throughout 15 years is described using the metaphor of the tree. Each course organized for different patients with different needs is a branch that contributes to the development of the tree. The importance of a common philosophy and the team work are considered pivotal for the growth and development of the educational tree. One hundred twenty-nine courses have been organized to data and 239 follow-up evaluations were performed.