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Hybrid closed loop in type 1 diabetes: What families need to know
Dr Dunia Ismail, a consultant paediatric endocrinologist, discusses hybrid closed loop sys...
Dr Dunia Ismail
MD MRCPCH-EU
GMC: 7000840Professional statement
Dr Dunia Ismail is a consultant paediatric endocrinologist, offering her services in London, Brighton (East Sussex), and Crawley (Surrey). She specialises in diabetes (types 1 and 2), including cutting-edge HCL technology, endocrinology for paediatric patients, growth and puberty disorders, hypoglycaemia, and the thyroid.
Dr Ismail qualified from Medical School at the University of Palermo( Italy) in 2002, and completed her medical and core paediatric specialty training in Italy, before undertaking speciality training in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes abroad, including a clinical research fellowship at the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes of the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne (Australia). Dr Ismail then came to the UK to work at the Great Ormond Street Hospital and UCLH ( London) from 2008 to 2012 as a senior clinical fellow, developing a subspecialty interest in glucose physiology and hyperinsulinism.
In 2012, Dr Ismail was appointed as an NHS consultant paediatric endocrinologist and diabetologist at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton, where she is also the clinical lead for the paediatric endocrine and diabetes service. Dr Ismail, in addition to her clinical practice, has been an avid researcher and has many published research articles under her name through the years.
Clinics
Brighton, Warren Rd, Brighton BN2 6DX,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 18 years of experience
- Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist, Paediatric Healthcare
Subspecialties
- Puberty and growth
- Thyroid disorders
Professional memberships
- ESPE
- BSPED
Education
- MD, University of Palermo (2002)
- Specialist register for Paediatrics, GMC (2008)
Publications and conferences
- Dr Dunia Ismail's published research can be accessed on ResearchGate.
Languages spoken
- Spanish
- ِArabic
Registration number: 7000840
Content
Health content
Article
Obesity in children – the what and how
Obesity in children is an increasingly common concern encountered in clinical practice, wi...
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How should fatigue in adolescents be assessed holistically?
Consultant paediatric endocrinologist Dr Dunia Ismail explains why persistent tiredness is...
Article
Transforming paediatric diabetes care: how hybrid closed loop systems enhance the quality of life in children with type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is mostly common in children and adolescents. In this article, a consultan...
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What’s the difference between short stature and a normal delay in growth and puberty?
In this video, consultant paediatric endocrinologist Dr Dunia Ismail provides an overview ...
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When should parents be concerned about childhood obesity?
Consultant paediatric endocrinologist Dr Dunia Ismail takes an expert look at childhood ob...
Video
An introduction to Dr Dunia Ismail
Meet esteemed consultant paediatric endocrinologist Dr Dunia Ismail, who, in this video, i...
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- Dr Ismail has a wonderful manner with both children and parents and you feel like she genuinely cares. She is incredibly thorough and knowledgeable and we are very grateful to be under her care.
- Dr Ismail has a lovely manner and always very friendly while being professional. Makes you feel listened to.
- Dr.Ismail saw my son a couple of weeks ago. She is very kind and a great professional. She explained every step to him very clearly and with very good manners. She's very knowledgeable and will go to the bottom of the medical issue, no guess work, arranging any necessary tests to get the final results. We are very pleased with how the appointments with Dr.Ismail went.
- Amazing doctor, very thorough, interested in her patients.
- Dr Ismail was wonderful. Very approachable and explained everything clearly and patiently.
- Dr Ismail has a lovely manner and able to bridge the differences in language between ages, explaining in simple terms what the medical terms mean. Put together a plan to follow and a follow up future appointment. Would be great if she was our family dr! 5 stars.
- Dr Ismail was extremely knowledgeable about our concern and has a fantastic bedside manner which put our son completely at ease. Would highly recommend.