At the 3rd Forbes Middle East Healthcare Leaders Summit, held in Abu Dhabi in September 2024, Dr. Aarti Javeri-Mehta, Founder of Sustain Health, delivered a compelling talk on "Lifestyle Medicine & Women’s Health.”
Key Highlights
- Dr. Javeri-Mehta emphasized the rising prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes among women, highlighting the need for early detection and intervention.
- Personalized Care Approaches: She advocated for individualized treatment plans that consider each patient's unique lifestyle, genetics, and environmental factors, moving away from a one-size-fits-all model.
- Empowering Patients: A central theme of her presentation was the empowerment of patients to take control of their health through education and active participation in their care plans.
- Integration of Technology: Dr. Javeri-Mehta discussed how technology can be leveraged to enhance patient engagement, monitor health metrics, and provide accessible healthcare solutions.
- Holistic Health Perspective: She stressed the importance of addressing not just physical health but also mental and emotional well-being, recognizing the interconnectedness of various health aspects.