Shimaa Elmowafi
Diabetes Educator
Diabetes educator with over 20 years' experience and a nursing background, supporting patients living with every type of diabetes.
LocationMediclinic Parkview Hospital
Experience20-25
LanguagesEnglish
NationalityEgypt
About
Shimaa provides structured education for patients living with any type of diabetes, from insulin and the newest non-insulin injectables to insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring, teaching the practical skills - safe injection technique, dose adjustment, and managing high and low blood sugar - that let patients manage their condition confidently at home. Formerly a diabetes case manager and educator with the Dubai Health Authority and manager of the Diabetes Center of Excellence at American Hospital Dubai, she speaks regularly at endocrine and nursing conferences.
Specialty
Sub specialty
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Diploma in Diabetes Management
Areas of expertise
ThyroidEndocrine
Special interests
Comprehensive management of all types of diabetes across diverse patient populationsExpertise in advanced diabetes technologies, including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (cgm) systems, with proficiency in setup, data download, and interpretationPatient and family counselling focused on behaviour change, enabling informed lifestyle decisions and sustainable self-management practicesDevelopment and implementation of awareness initiatives and educational projects to promote diabetes prevention and careStrong patient advocacy, supporting improved health outcomes through continuous education and engagementDelivery of continuing nursing education (cne) lectures to enhance healthcare providers’ knowledge in diabetes managementCoordination of interdisciplinary diabetes care teams, with the ability to design and implement individualized patient care plans
