and Environmental Development.

The event was led by:

• Professor Fatima Rushdie Mohamed – Dean of the Faculty of Nursing.
• Professor Nahed Shawkat Abu Al-Majd – Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development.
• Professor Magda Ahmed Mohamed – Head of the Medical-Surgical Nursing Department.
• Professor Hikmat Ibrahim Abdel-Karim – Head of the Pediatric Nursing Department.

✨ Scientific Day for World Diabetes Day Celebration ✨

Theme: "Diabetes and Well-being: Know More, Act More for Diabetes"

Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025

The Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, in collaboration with the Pediatric Nursing Department and the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector, organized a scientific day to celebrate World Diabetes Day. This initiative aligns with the faculty’s role in raising health awareness and supporting community health initiatives.

The event was attended by:

• The Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research.
• Several heads of scientific departments, faculty members, and teaching assistants from the Faculties of Nursing and Medicine.
• Directors of nursing departments at university hospitals.
• Members of the nursing staff.
• Students from various academic levels.
• Administrative staff and faculty employees.

Scientific Sessions

1. Diabetes and Quality of Life Presented by: Prof. Manal Ezz El-Din – Professor of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, and Diabetes, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University. The session explored the relationship between diabetes and quality of life, covering:

• Definition of the disease, its types, and complications.
• The physical, psychological, and social impact of diabetes.
• Strategies to enhance quality of life through health education and psychological support.

2. Parents and Children with Diabetes Presented by: Prof. Hikmat Ibrahim Abdel-Karim – Professor and Head of the Pediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University. This lecture focused on the family's role in supporting children with Type 1 diabetes by:

• Promoting psychological and social adaptation.
• Nutritional guidance and physical activity.
• Supporting the use of modern technology, such as continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices.

3. Diabetes Education Presented by: Dr. Heba El-Sherif – Lecturer in Medical-Surgical Nursing. She highlighted health education as a cornerstone for disease management, including:

• Goals of education and patient empowerment.
• Core elements of education (Nutrition, Exercise, Medication, Self-monitoring, and Psychological support).
• The role of the nursing team in raising awareness.

4. Epidemiology of Diabetes Presented by: Prof. Walaa Anwar – Professor of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, and Diabetes, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University. The discussion included:

• Global and local prevalence rates.
• Factors leading to the increase in infections.
• Public health strategies for prevention and early detection.

5. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Elderly Diabetes Care Presented by: Assoc. Prof. Saeeda Abdel-Hamid – Associate Professor of Gerontological Nursing. She addressed:

• The role of AI in prediction and analysis.
• Remote monitoring applications.
• Training the elderly on how to use smart devices.

6. The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Diabetes Care Presented by: Mahmoud Fathy Abdel-Hafiz – Assistant Lecturer in Medical-Surgical Nursing. He showcased the latest smart applications, including:

• Blood glucose monitoring and diagnosis of complications.
• Integrating technology into nursing education.
• Ethical and practical challenges of health technology.

Accompanying Activities

• Scientific discussions between professors and students regarding the future of AI in nursing.
• Display of awareness materials and slogans for World Diabetes Day.
• Distribution of educational brochures on healthy living.
• Free health screening services:
  • Blood glucose testing.
  • Blood pressure measurement.
  • Weight and waist circumference measurement.
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation.
• Awareness tours conducted by students to educate faculty employees about diabetes.

Recommendations

✅ Activate diabetes education programs within hospitals. ✅ Integrate Artificial Intelligence into the follow-up care for diabetic patients. ✅ Train nursing staff on the use of smart healthcare tools. ✅ Establish specialized nursing clinics for education and psychological support. ✅ Support joint research between the Faculties of Medicine and Nursing. ✅ Enhance community awareness campaigns. ✅ Include Artificial Intelligence modules in nursing curricula.

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