Thursday, 18 February 2021
03:30 - 08:00 PM 

Moderator: Dr. Mohammed Bashir (Sr. Consultant - Endocrinology, Medicine Dept)


Introduction:

This is a comprehensive evidence-based review of multi-disciplinary approach to manage Diabetes in Pregnancy.
 

Program:

03:00- 03:30 PM

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Prayer ASR & Coffee Break

03:30- 04:30 PM

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Screening for diabetes in pregnancy and medical management – endocrine prospective

(Dr. Stephen Beer)

04:30- 05:45 PM

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Management of diabetes in pregnancy – Obstetrics prospective

(Dr. Fatin El-Taher & Dr. Naela Al-Malahi )

05:45- 06:15 PM

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Prayer & Refreshments

06:15- 07:15 PM

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Dietetic management of Diabetes in pregnancy – focus on gestational weight gain

(Ms. Hayam Alhajjaji, Ms. Lubna Dagash & Ms. Ahlam Al-Saadi)

07:15- 07:45 PM

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Diabetes Educators role in the management of diabetes in pregnancy

(Ms. Naglaa El-Sharkawy & Ms. Eman Othman)

07:45- 08:00 PM

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Discussion and Wrap-Up


Learning objectives: 

  1. Understand the screening tools, definitions and classifications of diabetes in pregnancy 
  2. Understand the complementary role of the multi-disciplinary care for women with diabetes in pregnancy and that includes:
    1. Role of dietary intervention 
    2. Active management of gestation weight gain.
    3. Indications for medical therapy. 
    4. Parameters for the monitoring of glycemic control
    5. General and specific obstetrics care
    6. The critical role of diabetes educators in achieving glycemic targets 

Faculty:

  • Dr. Mohammed Bashir
  • Dr. Stephen Beer 
  • Dr. Fatin El-Taher
  • Dr. Naela Al-Malahi
  • Ms. Hayam Alhajjaji
  • Ms. Lubna Dagash
  • Ms. Ahlam Al-Saadi
  • Ms. Naglaa El-Sharkawy
  • Ms. Eman Othman 

Who should attend?

It is opened for all (Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, etc.) who has interest in this workshop.

CPD: To be announced

Fees: 

Location: