UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF H.E. THE MINISTER OF HEALTH

DR. AHMAD ABDULWAHAB AL-AWADHI

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Welcome Note

On behalf of the Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI), we are delighted to invite you to participate in the 2nd International Dasman Diabetes Summit (IDDS2026) on Advanced Diabetes Care (Spotlight on Diabetic Foot Management and Innovative Treatments), building on the tremendous success of our inaugural conference, IDDS2025.

This prestigious event will take place at the Waldorf Astoria Kuwait from January 8–10, 2026. It is designed to bring together leading international experts, clinicians, researchers, and industry partners who are dedicated to advancing diabetes care.

Building on the strong foundation laid by our first summit, IDDS2026 will deliver a comprehensive and integrated program highlighting the latest insights into diabetes pathogenesis, prevention strategies, innovative therapies, and the management of complex complications. The summit will also provide an outstanding platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and fostering meaningful collaborations among healthcare professionals, scientists, and industry leaders.

We warmly invite you to join us in this important endeavor and explore sponsorship opportunities that will not only enhance your brand’s visibility but also play a vital role in advancing diabetes care in Kuwait and across the region.

Best Regards,

Dr. Faisal Hamed Al-Refaei Acting Director General
Dasman Diabetes Institute

Conference Speakers

prof. Ralph A. DeFronzo
prof. Ralph A. DeFronzo

Professor of Medicine
prof. Rayaz A. Malik
prof. Rayaz A. Malik

Professor of Medicine
dr. Mohamed Hassanein
dr. Mohamed Hassanein

Consultant Endocrinologist and Senior Lecturer
prof. Muhammad Abdul-Ghani
prof. Muhammad Abdul-Ghani

Professor/Research
prof. Kamlesh Khunti
prof. Kamlesh Khunti

Professor of Primary Care Diabetes and Vascular Medicine
prof. Paolo Pozzilli
prof. Paolo Pozzilli

Professor Emeritus of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
prof. Peter Schwarz
prof. Peter Schwarz

Clinical and Professor in chair of Endocrinology
dr. Noor B. Al Busaidi
dr. Noor B. Al Busaidi

Director of National Diabetes and Endocrine Center
prof. Raffaella Buzzetti
prof. Raffaella Buzzetti

Professor of Endorinology
prof. Robert Frykberg
prof. Robert Frykberg

Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Director and Professor
prof. Jens Holst
prof. Jens Holst

Professor of Medical Physiology in the Department of Biomedical Sciences
prof. Andrew Boulton
prof. Andrew Boulton

Professor of Medicine
dr. Abdulrazzaq Al Madani
dr. Abdulrazzaq Al Madani

Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist
prof. Dalal Alromaihi
prof. Dalal Alromaihi

Consultant Endocrinologist and Associate Professor of Medicine
prof. Jerry Colca
prof. Jerry Colca

Chief Science Officer
prof. Shingo Kajimura
prof. Shingo Kajimura

Principal investigator and Professor of Medicine
prof. John Todd
prof. John Todd

Professor of Precision Medicine
dr. Marta Koch
dr. Marta Koch

Editor-in-Chief The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinolog
dr. Essam M. Abdelalim
dr. Essam M. Abdelalim

PhD Principal Investigator – Associate Level Laboratory of Pluripotent Stem Cell Disease Modeling
prof. Omar Albagha
prof. Omar Albagha

Acting Executive Director Professor, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
prof. Loretta Vileikyte
prof. Loretta Vileikyte

Professor of Health Sciences Lancaster University, UK
prof. Fahd Al-Mulla
prof. Fahd Al-Mulla

Chief Scientific Officer Dasman Diabetes Institute
dr. Mohamed Abu-Farha
dr. Mohamed Abu-Farha

Principal Scientist at Dasman Diabetes Institute
dr. Mohamed Shehab
dr. Mohamed Shehab

Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Consultant
ms. Jumana Alkandari
ms. Jumana Alkandari

Nutritionist and Head of DAFNE Program
dr. Dalal Alhaqqan
dr. Dalal Alhaqqan

Transplant Hepatologist Gastroenterologist
dr. Mohammed Eida-Al-Sofiani
dr. Mohammed Eida-Al-Sofiani

Assistant Professor - Endocrinology Division, Diabetes & Metabolism
dr. Jehad Abubaker
dr. Jehad Abubaker

Principal Scientist & Head of Department
dr. Fawaz Alzaid
dr. Fawaz Alzaid

Senior Scientist, Dasman Diabetes Institute
dr. Waleed Abdullah Ali Aldahi
dr. Waleed Abdullah Ali Aldahi

Head - Internal Medicine & Endocrinology Departments, MOH
ms. Lujain Ahmad
ms. Lujain Ahmad

Senior Marketing Lead for Diabetes - Meditronic
dr. Ahmad Ismail
dr. Ahmad Ismail

Senior Specialist Endocrinology and Diabetes

Event Committee

dr. Faisal Hamed Al-Refaei
dr. Faisal Hamed Al-Refaei

Conference Chairperson Acting Director General

prof. Fahd Al-Mulla
prof. Fahd Al-Mulla

Conference Co-Chair Chief Scientific Officer

Organizing Committee

dr. Abdullah Bennakhi
dr. Abdullah Bennakhi

dr. Muneera Alarouj
dr. Muneera Alarouj

dr. Fahad Al Ajmi
dr. Fahad Al Ajmi

dr. Mohamed Abu-Farha
dr. Mohamed Abu-Farha

dr. Ebaa Alozairi
dr. Ebaa Alozairi

Agenda & Workshops Download ⇓

12:30–13:00 | Registration
13:00–13:30 | Grand Opening Ceremony
Session 1: Spotlight on Diabetic Foot Management and Innovative Treatments

Moderators: Prof. Fahd Al-Mulla, Dr. Abdullah Bennakhi

13:30-14:00
The Diabetic Foot in 2026:
Pathophysiology, Prevention, and Evidence-Based Management - From Neuropathy to Novel Therapies

Prof. Andrew Boulton

14:00-14:30
Revolutionizing Diabetic Foot Ulcer Care with Evidence- Based Innovations: Topical Oxygen and Beyond

Prof. Robert Frykberg

14:30-15:00
Diabetes and Nerve Damage: Can We Improve Diagnosis and Treatment Therapies

Prof. Rayaz Malik

15:00–15:20 Q&A Session
15:20–15:40 Break
Session 2: Advanced Diabetes Care highlights

Moderator: Dr. Waleed Aldhahi

15:40-16:10
The Global Burden of Diabetes

Prof. Peter Schwarz

16:10-16:40
The Intricate Dance of Incretins in the Gut–Brain–Pancreas Axis: A New Paradigm in Metabolic Regulation

Prof. Jens Juul Holst

16:40-17:10
The Adrenal Dimension of Uncontrolled Diabetes

Prof. Ralph DeFronzo

17:10–17:30 Break
Session 3
Diabetes Prevention

Moderator: Dr. Fahad AlAjmi & Dr. Ammira Akil

17:30-18:00
Pre-Pre Diabetes: Can We Prevent Diabetes Before It Starts?

Prof. Muhammad Abdul-Ghani

Session 4: The Evolving Landscape of Diabetes Management: Global Trends and Regional Challenges

A high-level open forum featuring the President of the International Diabetes Federation and regional diabetes leaders, discussing global trends in diabetes management, emerging therapies, and key regional challenges shaping the future of diabetes care.

Moderators: Prof. Fahd Al-Mulla, Dr. Muneera Alarouj and Dr. Abdullah Bennakhi

18:00-18:40
IDF President, Prof. Peter Schwarz and Presidents of Regional Diabetes Societies

Session 5: Industry Symposium – Lilly Co.

Moderator: Dr. Waleed AlDhahi

18:40-18:50
Introduction

Dr. Waleed Aldhahi

18:50-19:10
What we learnt from Tirzepatide's long-term study?

Prof. Rayaz Malik

19:10 onward - Dinner & Networking
Session 1: Living with Diabetes

Moderator: Dr. Ebaa Alozairi

9:30-9:55
Sexual Dysfunction in Diabetes: Addressing Systemic Complications

Dr. Abdulrazzaq Al Madani

9:55-10:20
Lifestyle Interventions for Diabetes: Evidence-Based Prescriptions for Practice

Dr. Noor Al-Busaidi

10:20-10:45
Hyperglycemia in Pregnancy: Optimizing Maternal and Fetal Outcomes

Prof. Dalal Alromaihi

10:45-11:05 - Break
Session 2: Intelligent Medicine: From Hype to Healing (20 min talk and 5 min discussion)

Moderator: Dr. Mohamed Abu Farha

11:05-11:30
Intelligent Care: AI in Diabetes and Beyond

Dr. Marta Koch

11:30 - 11:55
Beyond Traditional Medicine: Genetic landscapes of diabetes in Qatar

Prof. Omar Albagha

Session 3: Industry Symposium – Novo Nordisk Co.

Moderator: Dr. Naela Al Mazeedi

11:55 – 12:25
Wegovy®️: Weight Loss With Cardiometabolic Impact

Dr. Ahmad Ismail

12:25 - 13:25 - Lunch Break
Session 4: Emerging Therapeutics in Diabetes

Moderator: Dr. Mohamed Shehab

13:25 – 13:50
Overcoming Clinical Inertia: Strategies for Effective Diabetes Management

Prof. Kamlesh Khunti

13:50 – 14:15
Next-Generation Insulin Sensitizers: Transforming Diabetes Care

Dr. Jerry Colca

14:15 - 14:40
Diabetes Management During Ramadan: Balancing Faith and Health

Dr. Mohamed Hassanein

14:40 – 15:00 - Break
Session 5: Autoimmune Diabetes

Moderator: Dr. Hessa Alkandari & Dr. Ammira Akil

15:00 – 15:25
Genetics to Clinic in Autoimmune Diabetes

Prof. John Todd

15:25 – 15:50
Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA): Diagnosis and Management

Prof. Raffaella Buzzetti

15:50 – 16:15
Advances in Type 1 Diabetes: Autoimmune Therapies and Beyond

Prof. Paolo Pozzilli

Session 6: Case-Based Workshop – Diabetic Foot Management and Limb Preservation (two to Three cases with 5 min case presentation and 10 min discussion)
16:15 – 17:15
Interactive Case Discussions Focused on Diabetic Foot Management Cases cover neuropathy assessment, ulcer treatment, infection management, Charcot foot, and limb salvage strategies to reinforce the spotlight theme.

Faculty Panel (Prof. Andrew Boulton, Prof. Robert Frykberg Chaired by Prof. Rayaz Malik)

17:15-17:30
Closing Remarks

Prof. Fahd Al-Mulla

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Event Venue

Waldorf Astoria Kuwait