Tansforming the health and wellbeing of people living with diabetes and those at risk.
We are dedicated to providing the highest standards of patient-centric, evidence-based nutritional care, advancing nutritional knowledge through research, and educating the next generation of dietitians.
Research-Backed Care
Type 2 Diabetes Remission
Welcome to the Nutrition Unit at Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI), where we emphasize the role of nutrition in diabetes prevention and management.
Our Dietitians
provide high-standard, evidence-based nutritional care, advance scientific research, and train future dietitians.
Expert Team
to transform lives by preventing and managing diabetes.
Evidence-based Care
advance nutrition research, and train future dietitians.
Empowering Remission
manage weight loss, and master carbohydrate counting.
Healthy Habits
teach people with type 1 diabetes about carbohydrate counting.
One-on-one medical nutrition therapy in a supportive environment, creating tailored meal plans and monitoring progress to help patients manage diabetes.
Structured dietary plans and lifestyle changes to help adults with type 2 diabetes manage their condition, reduce or eliminate medications, and potentially achieve remission.
We offer interactive group courses that empower children and their families with essential skills for effective diabetes management.
Hands-on culinary sessions teaching adults and children with diabetes how to prepare healthy, low-carbohydrate meals for optimal blood glucose control.
We offer an intensive training course that equips dietitians with the comprehensive skills needed to specialize in pediatric type 1 diabetes care.
We offer adult and pediatric clinic shadowing experiences to provide hands-on insight into a dietitian's daily role in diabetes care.
Our dietitians partner with Tufts University on the International Weight Control Registry (IWCR) study to identify effective weight-loss strategies for treating obesity and diabetes locally and globally.
Our dietitian-crafted, diabetes-friendly recipes combine rich flavors with optimal nutrition, offering precise carbohydrate counts and portion control for effective health management.
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Choose a Diabetes-Friendly Recipe
Explore easy-to-follow dishes created and tested by our expert dietitians.
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Cook Your Favorite Dish
Follow step-by-step culinary instructions to prepare nutritious, balanced meals for you and your family.
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Join Our Cooking Workshop
Learn diabetes-friendly cooking and practical nutrition skills in hands-on sessions.
Access evidence-based resources and practical guidance on nutrition, healthy eating, and effective diabetes management.
Explore our resources here ...Our team of registered dietitians is dedicated to empowering individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes through compassionate, evidence-based nutritional care.
Head of Nutrition Unit
BSc Nutritional Sciences
MSc Nutritional Epidemiology
PhD Nutrition Epidemiology and Data Science
Her professional journey began as a dietitian in the Ministry of Health where she gained valuable clinical experience. Recognizing the need to make a broader impact in the field of nutrition, she transitioned to a research position at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research. Currently, she serves as the head of the Nutrition Unit at DDI.
Specialist Dietitian
BSc Nutrition and Dietetics
MSc Clinical Nutrition
Registered Dietitian
She is a trained CounterWeight Plus Specialist for the remission of diabetes and earned a Certificate of Training in Obesity in Pediatrics and Adults from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, USA. With her extensive education, training, and experience, she is dedicated to managing people with diabetes to help them achieve their glycemic and weight goals. Currently, she runs both the nutrition and diabetes remission clinics, assisting people in achieving their health goals and reaching diabetes remission.
Clinical Dietitian
BSc Nutrition and Food Science
MSc Clinical Nutrition and Eating Disorders
At DDI, she provides medical nutrition therapy, teaches advanced carbohydrate counting, and delivers basic diabetes education. Additionally, she leads the Kids in Control of Food program and the Dasman Juniors program, delivering structured educational courses for children with diabetes. Reem also trains other healthcare professionals working in the diabetes field to provide the best specialized care. To her, the most rewarding part of her work is providing patients with the tools to improve their health outcomes and quality of life.
Specialist Dietitian
BSc Dietetics
With over ten years of experience in both public and private sectors, Ali is committed to helping people with diabetes manage their condition. His primary focus is on understanding the underlying causes of poor blood sugar control, particularly those related to nutrition, and addressing these issues through a holistic approach. He believes that the key to a successful nutrition plan is creating an approach tailored to an individual’s needs and abilities, ensuring the best adherence and outcomes.
Senior Dietitian
BSc Nutrition and Dietetics
MSc Nutrition and Dietetics
During her internship, she gained diverse experience across community nutrition settings such as WIC and Eat Right Philadelphia, foodservice at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), inpatient care at Pennsylvania Hospital, and outpatient care at a specialized diabetes center. At DDI, Sarah provides medical nutrition therapy and individualized education to support patients in managing diabetes and achieving their health goals. She is especially passionate about patient empowerment, sustainable behavior change, and culturally tailored nutrition care. Sarah aims to bridge communication gaps and deliver care that is evidence-based.
Clinical Dietitian
BSc Dietetics
MSc Nutrition Science
Registered Dietitian
Zahraa trained at the Ministry of Health before joining DDI, where she gained hands-on clinical experience and currently works as a clinical dietitian. She is passionate about diabetes care and chronic disease prevention, and is dedicated to providing individualized, evidence-based nutrition care that supports patients in achieving their health goals through sustainable lifestyle changes.
Senior Dietitian
BSc Food and Nutrition/Dietetics
MSc Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Registered Dietitian
She completed her dietetic internship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, where she gained extensive experience in oncology and clinical nutrition. Her professional background spans diabetes and oncology care, with a particular focus on type 1 and type 2 diabetes management. At DDI, Sarah provides evidence-based nutrition care and contributes to ongoing research and program development within the Nutrition Unit. She is passionate about empowering individuals and families through education, helping them build confidence and independence in managing diabetes and achieving sustainable, balanced health outcomes.
Fruits are sources of carbohydrates, so that means they will be digested into glucose and released into the bloodstream. Regardless of raising blood sugar, fruit is very beneficial to our health and it is recommended that we have at least 2 servings of fruit per day. People with type 2 diabetes may be recommended to limit their fruit intake to only 2 servings per day.
For type 1 diabetes, a ketogenic diet is not recommended. For type 2 diabetes, close contact with your multidisciplinary team is required to investigate whether a ketogenic diet is suitable for you.
No. Chocolate contains fat, which slows down the absorption of glucose in the body. The correct option for low blood sugar should be 15g of fast-absorbing glucose sources, like 125ml juice, 3 sugar cubes, 1 tbsp honey, or 15g glucose tablet.
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