SSMC treats diabetes patients with new smart and advanced technologies

SSMC treats diabetes patients with new smart and advanced technologies

- The Pediatric Endocrinology Division at SSMC is one of Abu Dhabi’s first facilities to introduce these types of treatments, putting the focus on patients with diabetes and their medical needs

- The smart medical solutions are top-of-the-line insulin pumps that adhere to the patient’s skin, making them especially convenient for children and adolescents to live an active life without tangled tubes and multiple daily injections

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), one of the UAE’s largest hospitals for serious and complex care and a joint-venture partnership between Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) and Mayo Clinic, is one of the first facilities in Abu Dhabi to introduce several smart insulin pump systems that automatically adjust insulin delivery to patients with diabetes continuously.

Setting a new benchmark for diabetes care through these technologies, SSMC aims to help adults and children in Abu Dhabi monitor and manage their glucose levels effectively, enabling them to prevent episodes of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, and live a fuller life.

Commenting on these recent technological offerings, Dr. Asma Deeb, consultant pediatrician and chair of the Pediatric Endocrinology Division at SSMC, said: “Diabetes is a chronic disease that presents numerous challenges to patients who are trying to