Abu dhabi: Imperial College London Diabetes and Endocrine Centre (ICLDEC), part of M42's world-class portfolio of healthcare providers, successfully wrapped up the second Diabetes Education Conference in Abu Dhabi, hosting more than 300 healthcare professionals across nursing, dietetics, pharmacy, diabetes education, and allied health disciplines.
According to Emirates News Agency, the conference was held under the theme 'Personalised Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Where Man Meets Machine - What Comes Next?' It explored the intersection of human expertise and technology in advancing diabetes care in the region and beyond. Building on the momentum of last year's inaugural conference, which welcomed 180 delegates under the theme 'Where Man Meets Machine', the 2025 edition took place on Saturday, September 6. This year's event explored the expanding role of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and personalised medicine in transforming diabetes care and empowering healthcare professionals in their mission to enhance patient outcomes and improve lives.
Complementing ICLDEC's November Diabetes Conference, which will be tailored to physicians and researchers, this forum highlighted the pivotal role allied health professionals play in delivering integrated and continuous care for people living with diabetes. Dr. Mai Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of ICLDEC, stated that the conference reaffirms their commitment to advancing diabetes care across the region by equipping healthcare professionals with the latest advancements in the field and practical skills. The strong turnout this year reflects the urgent need for collaborative approaches in tackling diabetes and highlights ICLDEC's role in enabling healthcare teams to deliver better outcomes for patients in the UAE and across the wider Gulf region.
The conference featured a dynamic one-day program with engaging workshops and visionary speakers. Sessions covered a wide range of pertinent topics, from the latest innovations in insulin pump technology and continuous glucose monitoring devices to practical coaching and behavioral change models, diabetes educator career paths, and advancements in dietetics and physical activity. Delegates also explored the growing role of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven algorithms in diabetes care, alongside tech-enabled solutions designed to overcome barriers in diabetes education.
Dr. Tomader Ali, Conference Chairman and Diabetes Education Manager at ICLDEC, commented that the conference created a unique space where clinical excellence met AI and algorithm-based intelligent technology, and where personalized care became a reality. The program was designed specifically to empower diabetes educators, dieticians, nurses, pharmacists, and other allied health professionals who are on the frontlines of patient care.