Thursday 29 November 2018 
3pm to 8.10pm
Bayt Al Diyafah - Meeting Area 1
Hamad Medical City

Moderator: Mr. Zohair Ali Al Arabi

Introduction:
This interactive workshop will provide an overview of the skills needed to manage diabetes with diet and exercise. 

Program:
3pm to 4pm Registration and Lunch
4pm to 4.40pm
The Role of Dietary management in Diabetes
(Ms. Samah Jamal Moh'd. Sobuh)  
4.40pm to 5.20pm
Local Experience of dietitians in Diabetes management in Qatar 
(Ms. Doha M S Ahmed Sabbah) 
5.20pm to 5.50pm  Prayer and Break
5.50pm to 6.30pm
Role of low calorie diet and Meal replacement in weight reduction program
(Ms. Dana Malik and Ms. Zainab Miqdad) 
6.30pm to 7.10pm
The Role of Sweeteners 
(Ms. Ahlam Al Sadi )
7.10pm to 7.50pm
Improving Diabetes with Healthy Lifestyle
(Mr. Ahmed Yousef  Al- Omari )
7.50pm to 8.10pm Discussion

Learning objectives

At the conclusion of the workshop the participant will be able to understand the concept of “lifestyle changes” and incorporate diet and exercise in the management of patients with diabetes; appreciate the flexibility of meal choices within the healthy lifestyle and recognize carbohydrates counting in managing patients with diabetes who are treated with insulin.

Faculty:
  • Ahmed Al Omari, Clinical Dietitian
  • Samah Sobuh, Clinical Dietitian
  • Doha Sabbah, Clinical Dietitian
  • Ahlam Al Sadi, Assistant Clinical Dietitian
  • Dana Tawfiq Fares Malik, Assistant Clinical Dietitian
  • Zainab Mohammed Miqdad, Assistant Clinical Dietitian
Who Should Attend?
Dietitians, student dieticians and all allied health professional who have an interest in diabetes. Allied health professionals include pharmacists, nurses and educators.

CPD: 3.5 points
Fee: QR150
Location: Bayt al Diyafah - Meeting Area 1
Total number of delegates: 50 delegates
Breaks: One coffee break (Lunch will be served after registration)