Steadier glucose, calmer nights and a freer childhood: expert artificial pancreas care for your child
Dr Dunia Ismail is one of the UK’s leading specialists in hybrid closed-loop insulin systems, the technology often called an artificial pancreas. She sets up and fine-tunes CamAPS FX, Omnipod 5, Medtronic 780G and Tandem t:slim X2 for children of every age, with private appointments usually available within two weeks and ongoing remote data reviews wherever your family lives.
Consultant-led care you can trust
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Self-funding and international families are warmly welcomed. Many families who travel to us for hybrid closed-loop care choose to self-fund. We agree transparent pricing before your appointment and provide a clear, itemised invoice for every consultation. Insured patients: please contact your insurer for pre-authorisation before your appointment.
When your child has Type 1 diabetes, the worry never switches off
Whether you are managing diabetes at home in the UK or travelling here to access the latest technology, you deserve a specialist who understands both the science and the strain it places on your family.
Type 1 diabetes never takes a day off, and neither do you
If your child has Type 1 diabetes, you already know how relentless it can be. The carbohydrate counting at every meal, the finger pricks, the corrections, and the broken nights spent checking glucose at 2am because a single missed low feels too dangerous to risk. It is a full-time responsibility layered on top of everything else family life asks of you, and it rarely lets you rest.
The technology that could change everything feels just out of reach
You have read about hybrid closed-loop systems, the artificial pancreas that automates insulin delivery and steadies glucose through the night. You know it could mean more time in range, fewer hypos, and calmer nights for everyone. But getting it is another matter. In the UK, access varies enormously from one area to the next, and waiting lists can stretch on for months. For families abroad, the technology may not be available at all, or there may be no specialist nearby with the experience to set it up and fine-tune it safely.
A specialist who can get this technology working for your child, properly
Dr Dunia Ismail has spent years initiating and optimising every hybrid closed-loop system available in the UK. She will help you choose the right system for your child’s age and lifestyle, set it up safely with the support of her MDT Diabetes London-based team, train your whole family with confidence, and keep refining the settings through remote data-review clinics wherever you live. Private appointments are usually available within two weeks, so your child is not left waiting while their diabetes carries on regardless.
What Families Say About Dr Ismail
Verified reviews from TopDoctors and Doctify – real families sharing their experience of Dr Ismail’s care.
Trusted by families seeking clear, specialist answers
Dr Ismail is rated 5 out of 5 by families across TopDoctors and Doctify, consistently praised for her clear, unhurried and genuinely specialist care.
Verified patient reviews
Dr Ismail was incredibly kind and thorough with my daughter. Highly recommended paediatrician.
Dr Ismail treated my son Kit at the Nuffield. She was incredibly kind, thorough and understanding. Communication is excellent and we really felt supported through the process x
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 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.
Tell us about your child, and we will guide you from there
We will reply within one working day to confirm availability and answer any questions. No call centre, no pressure.
Clear pricing, and real value for your family
No hidden fees and no surprises. You will know exactly what your consultation includes, and what it costs, before you book.
- ✓ An unhurried consultation with Dr Ismail herself, never a junior doctor
- ✓ A full review of your child's diabetes history, growth and current glucose data
- ✓ Clear, plain-language guidance on which technology suits your child's age and lifestyle
- ✓ A personalised plan and written summary to take away
- ✓ Time for every question, for both you and your child
- ✓ Follow-up consultations to review progress and fine-tune the system
- ✓ Remote HCL data-review clinics, wherever your family lives
- ✓ Thorough training for your family on safe daily management
- ✓ Coordination with your child's school and wider care team
Follow-up and remote review fees are individually quoted and agreed with you before each appointment, so you are always in control of the cost.
The difference a true specialist in this technology makes
When you are weighing up the options for your child's diabetes care, here is how Kids Endocrinology compares to a typical pathway.
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Four simple steps to steadier diabetes control
From your first enquiry to ongoing support, here is exactly what to expect. No uncertainty and no jargon.
Request your appointment
Tell us about your child using the form above, or call our team. A GP referral is helpful but not essential, and you are welcome to book directly.
Your initial consultation
Dr Ismail reviews your child's diabetes history, growth and glucose data, then explains which hybrid closed-loop system best suits their age and lifestyle.
Safe setup and family training
Your chosen system is set up safely with the support of a full MDT Diabetes team (specialist nurse and dietician), and your whole family is trained with confidence, from carbohydrate counting and exercise to sick-day rules if the technology fails.
Ongoing optimisation
Through remote data-review clinics, Dr Ismail keeps fine-tuning the settings as your child grows, supports their school care plan, and coordinates follow-ups. These can be virtual where international or faraway families are involved.
Not sure where to start? We will guide you through every step.
Our central London centre for diabetes technology
Dr Ismail sees families for hybrid closed-loop care at London Medical in Marylebone, the dedicated centre for international patients and advanced diabetes technology.
Not in London? Dr Ismail also consults at Nuffield Health Brighton and Paediatric Diagnostics in Surrey, and supports families worldwide through remote data-review clinics.
Care in the language your family thinks in
Complex diagnoses are hard enough without a language barrier. Dr Ismail consults in five languages, so local and international families alike can discuss tests, results and plans in their own words.
Your questions about diabetes technology, answered
The things families most often ask before booking. If your question is not here, we are always happy to help.
Your child deserves steadier glucose, and you deserve calmer nights
Book a private consultation with Dr Dunia Ismail and take the first confident step towards expert hybrid closed-loop care, whether you are here in the UK or travelling from abroad.
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