1.01st Diabetes Education Conferencehttps://mco.ae/1stdiabeteseducationconference1stdiabetes_adminhttps://mco.ae/1stdiabeteseducationconference/author/1stdiabetes_admin/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="qOO7oPSQZ8"><a href="https://mco.ae/1stdiabeteseducationconference/speakers/">Speakers</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://mco.ae/1stdiabeteseducationconference/speakers/embed/#?secret=qOO7oPSQZ8" width="600" height="338" title="“Speakers” — 1st Diabetes Education Conference" data-secret="qOO7oPSQZ8" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! 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She Hold bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from Jordan University, and Certified Diabetes Educators from Imperial College London Diabetes Center in Abu Dhabi. She serves as scientific experts on upcoming advances in diabetes treatments, and provide insights on relevant scientific and clinical data. Educate key clinicians on specific medical devices such as Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM), Insulin Pumps, and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM), and supports the conduction of studies to generate local evidence. DE. Amer Abu Khalil Diabetes Educator Imperial College London Diabetes Centre Abu Dhabi, UAE DE. Amer Abu Khalil Diabetes Educator Amer Khalil Abu Eid is a certified insulin pump trainer with Medtronic , Omni Pod Dash and a dedicated Diabetes Health Educator at Imperial College London Diabetes Centre in Abu Dhabi, UAE, where he has worked since September 17, 2006. He holds a Diploma in Nursing from the Republic of Lebanon. A specialized degree in Diabetes Health Education, obtained in 2015 from the Imperial Diabetes Educator Training Program. Amer is also licensed as a Health Educator by the Department of Health Authority / Abu Dhabi. With 18 years of experience collaborating with endocrinologists and diabetologists at the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, Amer works with patients of all ages, including children and their families. His expertise in insulin pump training plays a crucial role in managing and improving diabetes care. He is committed to empowering individuals with diabetes by enhancing their self-efficacy and self-care skills. Amer has co-authored a book on pediatric insulin pumps and frequently delivers educational lectures. Additionally, he is a faculty member of the Diabetes Health Awareness Course conducted on behalf of the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre. Before joining the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, Amer served as a Registered Nurse at Safad Hospital in Tripoli, Lebanon, from August 16, 2002, to March 8, 2005. DE. Ayman Al Sabha Diabetes Educator Imperial College London Diabetes Centre Abu Dhabi, UAE DE. Ayman Al Sabha Diabetes Educator Ayman Al Sabha is a distinguished Diabetes Educator and Cardio-Metabolic Coordinator at Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), a Mubadala Health partner, where he brings over 17 years of multifaceted experience in the healthcare sector. His expertise spans a broad spectrum of areas including Diabetes Education, Cardio-Metabolic Care, Health Education, Critical Care Unit (CCU), emergency services, medical and surgical units, and outpatient department operations. Notably, Ayman has been instrumental in leading the Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) program at ICLDC as a Senior Registered Nurse. At the heart of Ayman’s role is the commitment to guide patients towards achieving their long-term health objectives. He does this through meticulously designed Diabetes Education plans and continuous support, while also playing a pivotal role as a Health Educator and Coordinator with the Cardio-Metabolic team. His educational journey began at Al Bayet University in Jordan, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Science in 2005, followed by a specialized certification in Diabetes Education in 2021 from the Imperial Diabetes Educator Training Program. He holds dual licensure as a Health Educator and Registered Nurse from the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH) and is a certified insulin pump trainer. Ayman’s contribution to quality improvement initiatives, particularly within the pediatric department, has earned him recognition from both the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre and Mubadala Healthcare. His remarkable service during the Covid-19 pandemic as part of the ICLDC nursing team involved home visits to high-risk patients for essential nursing care. In 2021, Ayman’s excellence in healthcare was further acknowledged when he was selected as a finalist for the Angel Nursing Award in Dubai. This was in recognition of his innovative work in developing a new CGM pathway that significantly reduced patient waiting times and improved patient satisfaction. Before joining ICLDC, Ayman amassed a wealth of experience at Zayed Military Hospital in Abu Dhabi, where he worked for more than a decade in various capacities, including Senior Registered Nurse in emergency services, Field Military Clinics, and Health Education. Renowned for his cultural diversity, passion, and outcome-driven approach, Ayman consistently prioritizes patient satisfaction and safety. His comprehensive role in diabetes care and cardio-metabolic education underscores his invaluable contribution to the field of health education. Mr. Jot Singh Innovation and Commercial Development Manager Central Europe, Middle East and Africa Medtronic Mr. Jot Singh Jot Singh, the Diabetes Commercial Innovation and Development Manager EMEA at Medtronic, brings extensive experience in driving innovative Commercial strategies for diabetes care. His work at Medtronic focuses on empowering healthcare professionals and improving patient outcomes through innovative Business models and Services integration. Jot is passionate about addressing the evolving challenges in diabetes management and committed to transforming care through innovation, and strategic value driven services implementation across the EMEA region. Mr. Lou Lintereur Chief Engineer Automated Delivery Systems Medtronic Diabetes DE. Mohammad Khalifa Diabetes Educator Imperial College London Diabetes Centre Abu Dhabi, UAE DE. Mohammad Khalifa Diabetes Educator is a Diabetes Educator at Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, a Mubadala Health partner, with more than 15 years’ experience in areas such as Diabetes Education and Health Education. Mohammad is also a registered Nurse. In his role, he helps patients achieve excellent long-term success in their health goals by providing proper Diabetes Education plans and continuous support. Mohammad graduated from Alzaytoonah Jordan University, with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Science, in 2011, and attained a specialized certification in Diabetes Education in 2015 from the Imperial Diabetes Educator Training Program. He is a licensed Health Educator (DoH). In 2022, Mohammad acquired the Strategic Centre for Obesity Professional Education (SCOPE) Certification, an internationally recognised standard of obesity management expertise. 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