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- 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 effectively manage their health. As an advanced complex care facility,SSMC identified the need to make these automated management systems available to patients in the UAE and provide added convenience, through user-friendly and advanced tools, that enhance their quality of life.”
Dr. Deeb added: “We’re currently seeing a significant number of referrals from other facilities so that patients can benefit from this technology. These medical solutions are also suitable for children and adolescents, and there are plans to introduce them to other categories of diabetic patients in the future. At present, we have the highest number of these solutions in the country, and we hope to be able to treat all patients with diabetes who require them.”
Dr. Matthew Gettman, chief medical officer at SSMC reflected on the importance of providing chronic disease patients with the latest global solutions and said: “SSMC’s primary value is to place patients’ needs first, by ensuring the provision of cutting-edge technological solutions to patients living with diabetes, SSMC delivers on its promise of delivering holistic and transformational care for complex and serious conditions.”
Dr. Gettman added: “Combined with our multidisciplinary team of experts, access to an integrated facility and the latest research through our Mayo Clinic partnership and our recently launched Clinical Trials Unit, SSMC aspires to continuously exceed patient expectations by providing compassionate trusted care right here in the heart of Abu Dhabi.”
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About Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) is a joint venture between Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the UAE’s largest healthcare network, and Mayo Clinic, a non-profit global leader in medical care, education and research headquartered in the United States of America. Established in 2019, SSMC is the largest tertiary hospital in the UAE and serves to elevate the provision of health care services in the nation under the mandate of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.
Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 44 specialties. A team of locally and internationally trained physicians and allied health staff work seamlessly together, which promotes comprehensive interdisciplinary learning, allowing SSMC to become a leading hub for integrated patient-centric medical services in the region.
As the region’s leading tertiary facility, SSMC has 742 patient beds, 18 operating theatres and includes a hybrid operating room, 26 neonatal intensive care units and the UAE’s largest pathology lab.
For more information on Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City or to book an appointment, visit https://ssmcabudhabi.ae/.
About SEHA
The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC–SEHA – is an independent, public joint stock company created to develop the curative activities of the public health care system in Abu Dhabi. The company owns and operates all the public hospitals and clinics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
SEHA is part of ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s diversified economy.
SEHA is committed to continuous improvement of customer care to recognized international standards and providing the community with world-class health care. SEHA operates 13 hospitals with 3,385 beds, 70 ambulatory care, family care and urgent care centers and 2 blood banks. Its facilities accommodate 117,162 inpatients annually and conduct 43,262 surgeries, as well as treating more than five million outpatients. SEHA is one of the largest integrated health care providers in the Middle East with more than 18,000 doctors, nurses, ancillary care, and administrative personnel. Learn more at www.seha.ae.
About Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization committed to innovation in clinical practice, education and research, and providing compassion, expertise and answers to everyone who needs healing. Visit the Mayo Clinic News Network for additional Mayo Clinic news and Mayo Clinic Facts for more information about Mayo.
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