(1888PressRelease)
November 03, 2009 - International experts on diabetes are set to gather in Dubai for a high level conference aimed at addressing the growing prevalence of diabetes in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The Emirates Diabetes Congress (EDC 2009), being held on the 7th and 8th of November 2009, will be part of the activities marking ‘World Diabetes Day’ in the UAE. The two-day Congress brings together the world’s best physicians and researchers with UAE-based doctors to present the latest trends and clinical trials as well as share best practices.
The event is supported by the Emirates Diabetes Society and the Emirates Medical Association, which is a member of the International Diabetes Federation.
“We have gathered the leading experts in diabetes to help share best practices in the prevention and treatment of diabetes. Statistics from the UAE Ministry of Health (MoH) attest to the seriousness of the situation in the UAE, which must be addressed with resolve and urgency,” said Dr. Fatheya Alawadi, Congress Chair - Emirates Diabetes Congress.
The Ministry of Health estimates that one out of five people in the UAE has diabetes, and reports that diabetes-related heart problems were the biggest killer in the country in 2008, accounting for 31.6% of deaths. The disease consumes a major part of the UAE’s healthcare budget with annual spend on treating the disease touching US$200 million.
Three satellite symposia bringing together experts from the United States and the Europe will be the highlight of the Emirates Diabetes Congress 2009. Workshop sessions on early detection and treatment of diabetes among the general population - pregnant women in particular - will be conducted. Sessions on ‘obesity management,’ which is a contributory factor for the growing incidence of diabetes in the UAE, will also be part of the Congress.
About Emirates Diabetes Congress 2009:
The Emirates Diabetes Congress 2009 (EDC 2009) will be held in Dubai from the 7th to the 8th of November 2009. The Congress aims to bring together all those who are interested in the prevention and management of diabetes so as to enable them increase their medical knowledge, share their insights and contribute to improving the quality of medical care extended to diabetic patients in the UAE and GCC. Internationally renowned Endocrinologists, Internal Medicine Specialists, General Practitioners, Nephrologists, Cardiologists, Gynaecologists, Diabetes Educators and healthcare providers will address the various sessions of the Congress. The two-day Congress is endorsed by the Emirates Diabetes Society- Emirates Medical Association, an affiliate of the International Diabetes Federation.
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