Prof Justin Konje, Executive Chair, Women’s Services Clinical Management Group at Sidra (2nd left) with other officials involved with the conference.
A conference on ‘Diabetes and Obesity in Pregnancy’ in Doha will feature experts from around the world who will share insights on primary prevention, novel interventions, research and innovation in diabetes and obesity care.
The conference will be organised by Sidra Medical and Research Center (Sidra) and Qatar Metabolic Institute (QMI) on November 25 and 26 in Doha, to help local healthcare professionals improve the quality of care for women with diabetes and obesity in pregnancy.
“The conference will be an opportunity to address possibly the most urgent issue in women and children’s health — gestational diabetes and obesity. Sharing research, knowledge and best practices in patient care is essential in tackling this epidemic. Education is one of Sidra’s founding pillars and this symposium is just one example of the training and knowledge sharing we are committed to offering our staff and the broader healthcare community in Qatar. As the world moves towards a consistent, streamlined approach to managing the epidemic, Sidra is embracing global best practices and ensuring that Qatar is keeping pace with new developments,” said Prof Justin Konje, Executive Chair, Women’s Services Clinical Management Group at Sidra.
Known as the ‘twin epidemic,’ obesity and diabetes are hazardous to fetal and maternal health. Together, they represent one of the most significant health challenges facing Qatar and the GCC. According to conference organisers, the problem is exacerbated by limited understanding of what expectant mothers need to do before pregnancy, during pregnancy and after birth.
