Dr. Mohammed Khalifa

Mohammad Khalifah is a senior diabetes and obesity educator based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He is currently associated with the Imperial College London Diabetes & Endocrine Centre, where he works as a Senior Diabetes and Obesity Educator. His clinical career spans more than 18 years, including over 12 years specifically dedicated to diabetes education.

He began his professional career as a Registered Nurse and subsequently developed a specialist career in diabetes education, advanced diabetes technologies and obesity management. His clinical expertise includes supporting people with diabetes in the use of modern diabetes-management technologies, particularly insulin pumps and other advanced diabetes technologies.

Mohammad holds a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Alzaytoona University. He has also completed specialized training and certifications in the Imperial Diabetes Educator Training (IDET) program and SCOPE obesity management, giving him expertise spanning both diabetes education and obesity care.

Diabetes & Technology Expertise

A major area of his professional work is advanced diabetes technology. As a diabetes educator, he supports patients in understanding and effectively using diabetes-management technologies and works within multidisciplinary diabetes-care teams.

The Imperial College London Diabetes & Endocrine Centre describes diabetes educators as specialized clinical practitioners who provide individualized education covering glucose management, medications, monitoring devices, insulin administration, lifestyle management, problem-solving and self-management skills.

Obesity Management

Mohammad also specializes in obesity management. His professional profile identifies him as a Senior Diabetes and Obesity Educator, while his training includes SCOPE obesity-management certification. This allows him to work at the intersection of diabetes, weight management, lifestyle modification and long-term metabolic health.

Teaching & Faculty Roles

He serves as IDET Teaching and Core Faculty, contributing to the education and professional development of diabetes educators. This is an important component of his career because his role extends beyond direct patient education into the training of healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care.

He has also participated as an international conference speaker, sharing his expertise in diabetes education, obesity and diabetes technology with healthcare professionals.

Professional Leadership

Mohammad Khalifah is identified as a co-founder of EDE Club, with the stated contribution of helping advance diabetes-education standards and support patients in achieving sustainable, long-term health outcomes.

DES2026

For the 2nd Emirates Diabetes Educators Society Conference (DES2026), scheduled for 31 October–1 November 2026 at the Sheraton Hotel, Dubai, he is listed as:

Dr. Mohammed Khalifa — Senior Diabetes & Obesity Educator, Imperial College London Diabetes Centre; Faculty Member IDET Program; Diabetes Education Specialist, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Key Achievements

• 18+ years of clinical experience in healthcare.
• 12+ years specializing in diabetes education.
• Became a Senior Diabetes and Obesity Educator at ICLDEC.
• Qualified as a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Alzaytoona University.
• Obtained specialized training in the Imperial Diabetes Educator Training (IDET) program.
• Obtained SCOPE obesity-management certification.
• Became IDET Teaching and Core Faculty.
• Developed expertise in advanced diabetes technologies and insulin-pump therapy.
• Became an international conference speaker in diabetes education.
• Co-founded EDE Club, contributing to the advancement of diabetes education.
• Selected as faculty for DES2026, the Emirates Diabetes Educators Society Conference.