Moderators

Duaa Al Nahari is a Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in diabetes care. She studied and graduated in the UAE and has extensive experience working within the UAE healthcare sector, including roles at the Ministry of Health and ADNOC. She currently practices at Imperial College London Diabetes Centre. Duaa is SCOPE-certified in Obesity Management and has contributed to research in diabetes, obesity, and genetics. She is passionate about patient education and advancing best practices in diabetes management through evidence-based education and patient support.

She will be moderating a multidisciplinary panel discussion alongside a physician and dietitians, contributing her expertise in diabetes education and patient-centered care.

Charge nurse / Senior Diabetes educator at Tawam hospital since 2006 ,holds Bachelor degree in nursing from Jordan University Amman, Master in health management from Atlanta University, Postgraduate Diploma in diabetes Education and clinical care Malmo University, Post graduate Diploma in Diabetes, Leicester University, UK. Insulin pump certified .interested in type 1 diabetes and diabetes technological interventions. And staff education and training.

Mai Yaghi Short bio 2025

Qualifications:

Ms. Mai Yaghi has obtained her bachelor’s degree in science of nursing from Fatima College of Health Sciences affiliated with Griffith University. She is a certified registered nurse since 2009, and certified health educator from DOH since 2021. She has completed Imperial College London Diabetes educator course in 2018. She is certified pump trainer for Omnipod DASH, Medtronic minimed 780, Accucheck Solo pumps. She is also a member of  Emirates Diabetes Educators Club.

Experience:

-          More than 16yrs clinical experience. worked in several well-known hospitals in Abu Dhabi, in operation theater, recovery room, OPD clinics, telemedicine , and ZHO Zayed Higher Organization for people of determination (POD)

-          Since 2019, worked in the field of diabetes as a certified diabetes educator nurse

-          Currently working in Health Plus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center

Ms. May Abu Galala is a passionate Certified Diabetes Educator and public health professional dedicated to transforming the lives of people living with diabetes. With more than 12 years of experience across leading UAE healthcare institutions, including SEHA hospitals, SKMC, and Al Rahba Hospital, she specializes in diabetes education, insulin pump therapy, and continuous glucose monitoring technologies. Holding a Master of Public Health from United Arab Emirates University, she combines clinical expertise with a strong commitment to community wellness. A recognized advocate for patient-centered care, Ms. May has led innovative diabetes initiatives, contributed to healthcare policy development, and supported frontline healthcare services during the COVID-19

Mohammad Khalifah is a Senior Diabetes and Obesity Educator at ICLDEC, with over 18 years of clinical experience, including 12 years dedicated to diabetes education. He is a Registered Nurse, Certified Insulin Pump Trainer, and expert in advanced diabetes technologies. Mohammad holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from Alzaytoona University, with specialized certifications in IDET and SCOPE obesity management. He serves as IDET Teaching and Core Faculty and is an international conference speaker. He is also a co‑founder of EDE Club, contributing to advancing diabetes education standards and supporting patients in achieving sustainable, long-term health outcomes

Nabila Abu Daia, Nurse Diabetic Educator in ICLDC for almost 5 years. Her goal as educator to ensure patients have necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence to successfully manage their diabetes by using advanced technologies. Before joining ICLDC, Nabila had experience at Al Rahba Hospital in Abu Dhabi, where she worked for almost 14 years in various capacities, including Senior Registered Nurse in medical surgical unit, high dependency unit, and Diabetes Education clinic.

I am a licensed HAAD Diabetes Health Educator registered nurse with a real concern for the millions of people who have diabetes. Many of these people have no idea how this condition will affect them if they do not get it under control. For this reason, I decided to pursue a career as an educator for diabetes to help diabetics learn how to control this problem and how to help others learn how to prevent it. I have completed all the requirements, passed the HAAD Certification for Diabetes Educators exam and became a Certified Diabetes Educator. I would like to put my knowledge and skills to work for your organization to help educate the public about diabetes. I have excellent communication skills and an easy-going personality that makes it easy to communicate with people. I have also acquired counselling skills and learned how to talk to patients in a way that is sympathetic but that conveys the seriousness of this disease. I have the ability to teach patients about nutrition, glucose monitoring and obtaining the appropriate glucose levels by following certain steps to achieve a healthier lifestyle. These include managing blood sugar through proper diet, medication and exercise. I can help patients understand diabetes better and provide them with the education they need to reduce their risks of becoming diabetic or to teach them how to manage the disease.

DE Shaker Suliman is a dedicated Diabetes Educator specializing in the care of both adult and pediatric patients at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City. With expertise in diabetes self-management education, patient counseling, and lifestyle modification, he is committed to empowering individuals and families to achieve optimal diabetes control and improve their overall quality of life. His clinical practice focuses on delivering evidence-based education and supporting multidisciplinary approaches to diabetes care.