Diabetes care in Palm Jumeirah, done properly.
Managing diabetes in Palm Jumeirah the way primary care is meant to work: a proper consultation, the right investigations, a plan in writing, and a follow-up that actually happens.
Why Palm Jumeirah patients choose Aafiyah
Whether you live on Palm Jumeirah or you're staying at one of its hotels, getting proper medical care without leaving your villa or suite matters. Our doctors and nurses regularly visit Palm Jumeirah for everything from urgent same-day consultations to scheduled blood tests and IV therapy for jet lag or dehydration after a long journey. For residents, we also support ongoing care — including elderly family members — with the same team and same named GP each time, so there's no need to repeat your history with someone new.
Who this is for in Palm Jumeirah
- • Newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes
- • Prediabetes (HbA1c 5.7–6.4%)
- • Long-standing diabetes needing a fresh review
- • Post-gestational diabetes screening
- • Family history & high-risk screening
What's included
- • HbA1c, fasting glucose, kidney & lipid review
- • Medication initiation and titration (metformin, GLP-1, SGLT2)
- • Annual foot and retinal screening referral
- • Dietitian and weight-loss support
- • Continuous glucose monitor (CGM) interpretation
- • Sick-day and Ramadan fasting plans
Tests we typically run
- • HbA1c
- • Fasting glucose
- • Lipid profile
- • Kidney function (eGFR, ACR)
- • Liver function
- • Vitamin D & B12
Bloods are drawn at our Business Bay clinic or at your home anywhere in Palm Jumeirah by a DHA-licensed nurse. Your GP personally calls you with the result.
Red flags — go to A&E
- • Blood glucose persistently >15 mmol/L with vomiting or drowsiness
- • Foot ulcer or sudden vision loss
- • Chest pain or new shortness of breath
FAQs from Palm Jumeirah patients
Can type 2 diabetes be reversed in Dubai?
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For many people with early type 2 diabetes, structured weight loss, dietary change and the right medication can put HbA1c back into the non-diabetic range. We build a personalised remission plan with realistic milestones.
How much does diabetes treatment cost in Dubai?
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A standalone consultation with HbA1c is competitively priced and most insurances reimburse. Ask us for a full care-plan quote on WhatsApp.
Do you handle insulin and GLP-1 medications like Ozempic / Mounjaro?
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Yes — we initiate, monitor and titrate GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, tirzepatide) and insulin where clinically indicated, with proper safety monitoring.
Can you visit my home in Palm Jumeirah?
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Yes — a British-trained GP can visit you at home, hotel or office anywhere in Palm Jumeirah, usually within 60–90 minutes for urgent issues. Reviews for diabetes are typically booked in advance so we have time for a proper consultation.
Healthcare should feel simple.
Send an enquiry and our team will come back to you — no waiting rooms, no run-around.