Dietitian-led intervention delivers measurable improvements in metabolic health and reduces chronic disease risk
Abu Dhabi-UAE. 30 April 2026 – SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, announced successful outcomes from a structured clinical nutrition programme at SEHA’s Sheikh Tahnoun Bin Mohammed Medical City (STMC), reinforcing the role of evidence-based dietary care in improving long-term metabolic health.
The Clinical Nutrition Team at STMC implemented comprehensive nutritional assessments followed by tailored therapeutic plans aligned with each patient’s medical profile and lifestyle. The structured programme included in-person consultations, bi-weekly follow-ups during the initial phase, and defined clinical targets at every visit. Body composition analysis was conducted regularly to monitor fat mass and muscle mass, enabling precise adjustments to ensure safe and sustainable progress.
Two recent cases demonstrated significant improvements without the use of weight-loss medications. A 39-year-old patient reduced his body weight by 27.2% over one year through structured nutrition counselling and continuous monitoring. This was accompanied by measurable metabolic improvement, with HbA1c decreasing from 6.6% to 4.7% and LDL cholesterol reducing from 3.55 to 2.15 mmol/L.
In a second case, a 37-year-old patient achieved an 18.2% reduction in body weight within five months through a personalised nutrition programme based on gradual dietary adjustments and close follow-up. His HbA1c improved from 5.7% to 5.1%, reflecting enhanced metabolic control.
These outcomes highlight the effectiveness of structured, patient-centred nutritional care in supporting sustainable weight management and reducing long-term disease risk. The programme forms part of STMC’s broader strategy to integrate therapeutic nutrition into preventive care and chronic disease management pathways.
Mariam Rashed Al Dhaheri, Dietitian at SEHA’s STMC, said: “Our approach begins with a detailed body composition assessment and continues with consistent, data-driven follow-up. By adjusting protein intake, meal timing, and physical activity levels, we aim to reduce fat mass while preserving muscle mass. Sustainable results are achieved when clinical precision is combined with realistic lifestyle planning.”
SEHA’s Sheikh Tahnoun Bin Mohammed Medical City continues to strengthen the role of clinical nutrition within multidisciplinary care models, which helps promote healthier lifestyles and contributing to improved community wellbeing across Al Ain and the wider UAE.