Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, will host the Qatar Pediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Conference (QPED 2026) from 27 to 28 November at the Sidra Medicine Auditorium in Doha, Qatar. The event will explore advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diabetes and endocrine disorders affecting children and adolescents.
Held under the theme โAdvancing Excellence in Pediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Care,โ the two-day conference will focus on diabetes technologies, early intervention for Type 1 diabetes, childhood obesity, precision medicine and emerging treatments for rare endocrine conditions.
Dr. Khalid Hussain, Senior Attending Physician at Sidra Medicine and Conference Chair of QPED 2026, said: โPediatric endocrinology is advancing rapidly, particularly in areas such as diabetes technology, precision medicine and emerging therapies. We are also seeing an important shift in Type 1 diabetes, with greater focus on identifying children at risk and considering interventions earlier in the disease pathway. QPED 2026 will provide a platform for healthcare professionals to discuss how these advances can be translated into better and more personalized care for children and their families.โ
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The scientific programme will cover Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, growth and puberty disorders, thyroid conditions, endocrine emergencies and childhood obesity. Dedicated sessions will examine screening and prevention strategies for Type 1 diabetes, immune-modulating therapies, islet transplantation and stem cell approaches.
Participants will also explore continuous glucose monitoring, insulin pumps and hybrid closed-loop systems, alongside emerging treatments for monogenic obesity, achondroplasia and growth disorders.
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Dr. Ahmed Al-Hammadi, Chair of Pediatric Medicine at Sidra Medicine said: โChildren with diabetes and endocrine disorders often require care from multidisciplinary teams. Bringing together physicians, nurses, diabetes educators, dietitians, researchers and allied health professionals allows us to share knowledge across specialties and strengthen the way we manage these complex conditions. Our goal is ultimately to improve outcomes and quality of life for children and young people.โ
The conference will include expert-led sessions, case-based discussions and practical workshops on diabetes technology, insulin therapy, carbohydrate counting, healthy lifestyles and behavioural approaches to obesity management.
QPED 2026 is intended for paediatric endocrinologists, diabetologists, paediatricians, primary care physicians, nurses, diabetes educators, dietitians, pharmacists, researchers and healthcare students. Registration and further information are available through the official conference website.
