Baku:Sidra Medicine, part of the Qatar Foundation, is set to host the Qatar Pediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Conference (QPED 2026) on November 27-28, 2026. The event will focus on the latest strategies for preventing, diagnosing, and treating diabetes and endocrine disorders in young patients.
According to Qatar News Agency, the conference will emphasize advancements in pediatric endocrinology, including diabetes technologies, early intervention for Type 1 diabetes, and new approaches to managing childhood obesity. Other topics will cover precision medicine and emerging treatments for rare endocrine disorders.
Dr. Khalid Hussain, Senior Attending Physician at Sidra Medicine and Chair of QPED 2026, highlighted the rapid progress in pediatric endocrinology, particularly in areas like diabetes technology and precision medicine. He noted a significant shift towards earlier intervention for children at risk of Type 1 diabetes. The conference aims to provide a platform for healthcare professionals to translate these advancements into improved care for children and their families.
The scientific program will address various conditions, including Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, childhood obesity, growth disorders, thyroid conditions, and rare endocrine disorders. A session dedicated to Type 1 diabetes will explore screening, prevention, immune-modulating therapies, and cell-based treatments like islet transplantation and stem cell approaches.
Childhood obesity will also be a major focus, with discussions on evaluation, management, and new treatment options. Updates on therapies for monogenic obesity, achondroplasia, and growth disorders will be presented.
Dr. Ahmed Al Hammadi, Chair of Pediatric Medicine at Sidra Medicine, emphasized the importance of multidisciplinary care for children with diabetes and endocrine disorders. The conference will bring together various healthcare professionals to share knowledge and improve management strategies, ultimately aiming to enhance outcomes and quality of life for young patients.
In addition to scientific sessions, QPED 2026 will feature practical workshops on diabetes technology, insulin therapy, and obesity management. The event targets pediatric endocrinologists, diabetologists, pediatricians, primary care and family medicine physicians, nurses, diabetes educators, dietitians, pharmacists, allied health professionals, researchers, and healthcare students.
