Over 500 healthcare professionals attended the third Diabetes Education and Technology Conference in Abu Dhabi on 20 and 21 June, as organisers brought together clinicians from multiple disciplines to examine the growing role of technology in diabetes care.

The event was jointly hosted by M42’s Imperial College London Diabetes and Endocrine Centre and HealthPlus Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre at the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi. Attendees spanning nursing, pharmacy, dietetics, diabetes education, and allied health convened to review technologies including continuous glucose monitoring, automated insulin delivery systems, and AI-enabled digital health tools.

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Four hands-on workshops were introduced this year following feedback from previous delegates, aimed at narrowing the gap between technological development and practical clinical application.

The conference was framed around a pressing global context. Data from the International Diabetes Federation indicates that around 589 million adults worldwide are currently living with diabetes, approximately one in nine people in the 20 to 79 age group. Organisers cited the pace of change in diabetes technology as a key reason for bringing professionals together to build applied competency alongside theoretical knowledge.

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Faculty members and speakers numbered more than 30, with sessions combining expert presentations and peer exchange to support professionals in integrating emerging tools into routine clinical decision-making.

The UAE has seen growing investment in diabetes-focused education and research in recent years, with events of this nature positioned as part of a broader effort to strengthen the clinical workforce’s readiness for an increasingly technology-driven care environment.