Endocrinologist specializing in diabetes care and management during Ramadan fasting
Experience
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Languages
Arabic, English, English Arabic
Location
Dubai
Sees
adults, children
Dr. Sona Mahmoud Abuelkheir is an endocrinologist at Dubai Health with over 18 years of clinical experience. She trained at Dubai Medical College for Girls and completed her specialist qualifications in internal medicine through Jordan University of Science & Technology, followed by board certification from both the Jordanian Board of Internal Medicine and the Arab Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Abuelkheir focuses on diabetes management, with particular expertise in helping patients with diabetes fast safely during Ramadan. Her approach combines structured diabetes education, modern glucose monitoring technology (such as continuous glucose monitors), and personalized medication adjustment before and during the fasting period. She works with both adults and adolescents, including those with additional health concerns like chronic kidney disease and heart conditions.
Special interests: safe fasting in diabetes patients, continuous glucose monitoring, Ramadan diabetes education.
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Dubai Medical College for Girls, United Arab Emirates · 1998
Certificate of Higher Specialization in Internal Medicine
Jordan University of Science & Technology (JUST), Jordan · 2005
Jordanian Board in Internal Medicine
Jordanian Board, Jordan · 2006
Arab Board of Internal Medicine
Arab Board for Medical Specialties, Jordan · 2008
Consultant Endocrinologist
Dubai Health, United Arab Emirates · 2006-Present
5 publications listed on their hospital profile.
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, English Arabic.
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Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Diabetes, Diabetes with Coronary Heart Disease, Gestational Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes.
Profile compiled from Dubai Health's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
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