In a regional first, the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), part of the M42 group, will open a dedicated one-stop facility in Madinat Zayed to provide comprehensive care for diabetes and endocrine patients. With a proven track-record of nearly two decades, ICLDC’s model for diabetes prevention and management has significantly reduced HbA1c values in patients across the UAE. The new tech-enabled, world-class centre in Al Dhafra will serve a critical part of Abu Dhabi’s population, providing targeted prevention and intervention for more than 6,000 people with diabetes in the region.
Set to open in the second half of this year, the state-of-the-art facility will bring comprehensive care closer to those in need. Currently, the flagship ICLDC in Abu Dhabi city serves around 9% of the Al Dhafra population of diabetes patients. The new facility in Madinat Zayed will provide greater access to people with diabetes across the Al Dhafra region including residents in Liwa, Mirfa, Gayathi, Ruwais, and Tarif.
The new Al Dhafrah ICLDC centre will be equipped with the latest diagnostic and management facilities supported by a world-class multi-specialty team. The centre will operate state-of-the-art outpatient services, providing specialised care for diabetes and endocrine related complications.
In addition to providing clinical care, ICLDC will continue to promote preventive solutions for Type 2 diabetes, with an extensive community outreach programme including workshops, health screenings, and educational programmes for schools and organisations, as well as promoting an active lifestyle and healthy eating.
Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, Managing Director, and Group Chief Executive Officer, M42, said: “As a leader in diabetes and endocrine management and prevention, the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre is positively impacting lives across the UAE. Expanding our one-stop services to Al Dhafra presents an opportunity to serve a much greater number of UAE residents with an innovative model that provides premium, tech-enabled health solutions that result in tangible positive clinical outcomes.”
oOver the past 20 years, ICLDC’s efforts have led to a notable decrease in HbA1c levels, dropping from an average of 9.5% to an impressive 7.2% among its patients. A remarkable 57% of ICLDC’s patients now have HbA1c results below 7%, surpassing the international benchmark of 38%. These exceptional outcomes demonstrate the expertise and commitment of the team of over 65 consultants in diabetes and endocrine care across ICLDC’s facilities.
