Oman Kicks Off Vital Diabetes and Hormone Health Summit 2025

The Oman Summit for Diabetes and Endocrine Across the Lifespan 2025 commenced today in Muscat Governorate. Under the patronage of HH Sayyida Dr. Mona Fahad Al Said, Assistant Vice-Chancellor for External Cooperation at Sultan Qaboos University, this event unites experts in diabetology, obesity, and hormone conditions, highlighting contributions from 22 international specialists who will present scientific papers and insights over the next two days.

Sayyida Dr. Noor Badr Al Busaidi, Chairperson of the Oman Diabetes Association, emphasized the summit's role as a pivotal scientific forum aimed at enhancing the care provided to individuals living with diabetes, obesity, and endocrine disorders within Oman. She noted that the conference reflects a robust partnership between the Oman Diabetes Association, the Ministry of Health, and the National Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, showcasing effective collaborations between civil society and governmental health institutions.

Furthermore, she mentioned that the summit seeks to develop national expertise, foster collaborations across various sectors, and elevate healthcare standards by bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and health officials in one venue. Topics of discussion include diabetes technology, pediatric and adult hormone disorders, obesity medicine, metabolic bone health, thyroid ailments, and conditions related to the pituitary and adrenal glands. The summit also sheds light on the latest advancements in precision medicine.

The program features four interactive workshops concentrating on pivotal skills such as diabetic foot care, continuous glucose monitoring, carbohydrate counting, and insulin pump therapy. These workshops aim to boost the participants' hands-on competencies in alignment with global benchmarks. Organized into parallel scientific tracks—adult medicine and pediatrics—the summit will review cutting-edge clinical practices and research pertinent to diabetes and metabolic health for all age groups.