The target audience for the Conference will be the Physicians, General Internists, Clinical Pharmacist, Dietitians & Diabetes Educators to attend this important event.

This will be an excellent opportunity for sharing the latest scientific information and data from the prominent speakers and scientists in the field of diabetes technology, research and learn about the latest technological advances for people with diabetes.

As per Qatar National Diabetes Strategy 2016 – 2022 states that Diabetes is a growing health challenge for Qatar. Where In 2015 it is estimated that 17% of the adult population in Qatar, about 85,000 people has diabetes, compared to 8%of adults globally (SCH, 2015-5).

In addition, it is estimated that if nothing is done there will be 2.5 times increase in diabetes for people between the ages of 35 – 65 in Qatar by 2045 (SCH, 2015).

Qatar national Diabetes Strategy 2016 – 2022 has identified the following gaps regarding diabetes Knowledge and education as per the Current Status and Present Situation as follow:

• Education and empowerment tools are limited and inconsistent
• Information about diabetes is inconsistent and unclear
• There are gaps in the workforce and number of professionals specially trained in diabetes care are limited.
• Health care professionals find it difficult to access and share diabetes information.