At Metabolic, diabetes care is led by a full team of endocrinologists, including Dr. Yousef Said (Medical Director), Dr. Cigdem Bas, Dr. Faisal Albastaki, Dr. Milena Caccelli, Dr. Anzi Azeez, Dr. Haika Shoo, Dr. Ismail Emre Arslan, and Dr. Joudy Kattan, supported by dedicated diabetes educators including Dr. Hadeel Maksoud, Dr. Fatima Tarboush, and Dr. Nada Al Shadidy. Rather than pointing to a single "best" doctor, we match you with the specialist best suited to your specific type of diabetes and treatment goals.
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Type 1 diabetes currently has no cure and requires lifelong insulin management. Type 2 diabetes, however, can in many cases be put into remission through intensive, medically supervised intervention; meaning blood sugar returns to normal ranges without medication. This isn't guaranteed for everyone, but it's a realistic goal for many patients, especially when caught early. At Metabolic, our data shows real results: 81% of our prediabetic patients reversed their condition to a healthy clinical profile within just 90 days.

People often search for a "sugar doctor" or "sugar specialist". Medically, this is either an endocrinologist or a diabetologist. A diabetologist focuses specifically on diagnosing and managing diabetes day to day. An endocrinologist treats a broader range of hormone-related conditions, including diabetes, and is often the right choice when diabetes is connected to another hormonal issue. At Metabolic, our team includes both, so you're matched with the right specialist for your specific situation.

For most people managing diabetes day to day, a diabetologist is the right starting point — they specialize specifically in blood sugar management and treatment planning. An endocrinologist becomes the better fit if your diabetes is linked to a broader hormonal issue, such as a thyroid condition or PCOS, since they're trained across the full range of hormone-related disorders. Not sure which you need? Our team can guide you to the right specialist during your first consultation, so you don't have to figure it out on your own.

Yes. If you've already been diagnosed or started treatment elsewhere, our specialists can review your existing results, tests, and treatment plan to give you an honest, independent perspective; whether that means confirming your current approach or suggesting a different path forward. It's a good option if you're unsure about a diagnosis, want more clarity on your options, or simply want another set of eyes before making a decision.
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Diabetes treatment at Metabolic is widely covered by insurance, including consultations, lab tests like HbA1c, and essential medications; we work directly with major providers to make access straightforward. If you don't have insurance, our subscription plans are priced affordably, covering consultations with top diabetologists, continuous glucose monitoring, lab tests, and personalized diabetes management. A genuinely competitive self-pay option compared to paying per visit elsewhere.

Metabolic has clinics in Jumeirah (268 Al Wasl Road) and Al Barsha (Grove Mall), and Dubai Digital Park (Building A6).