Over three days, hundreds of experts in diabetes from leading health organisations around the world attended the Cudos Conference. As the only institution to offer an advanced diploma in diabetes education in Qatar, CNA-Q was an educational partner at the conference.
The college hosted an information booth, and the School of Health Sciences educators attended lectures and workshops.
Conference delegates included Sheikh Dr Mohamed bin Hamad bin J al-Thani, director of Public Health Department, Ministry of Public Health and Dr Abdullah al-Hamaq, executive director, Qatar Diabetes Association, Qatar. “The three days were filled with world renowned scientists who presented their research and findings to advance our understanding of the disease, education, practise, and treatment. The conference was very inspiring,” said CNA-Q’s dean of Health Sciences Dr Andrea Smilski, who attended a number of conference sessions.
CNA-Q’s advanced diploma on diabetes education trains healthcare professionals to help patients understand their diagnosis and treatment, as well as empower them to develop effective self-care behaviours. Diabetes educators play a vital role in supporting people living with diabetes to manage their condition and achieve optimal health outcomes.