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Hussah Alobaid on the Breakfast Show 99.7 RKFM

The Breakfast Show on Superstation 99.7 hosts Hussah Alobaid, Diabetes Educator at Dasman Diabetes Institute, on Sunday, to talk about people with diabetes and

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'Your Nutrition in Ramadan' Cooking Workshop at DDI

DDI held an educational cooking workshop dedicated to patients with type 2 diabetes under the title ‘Your Nutrition in Ramadan,’ which discussed how

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Reem Almatrook on the Breakfast Show

The Superstation 99.7 Radio Kuwait hosts on Sunday 10th March at 8.30 a.m, Reem Almatrook, Clinical Dietitian, to discuss Type 1 diabetes and Fasting during the

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Happy International Women's Day

We would like to acknowledge all women and those who work in the medical field for their continuous contribution, care and dedication.

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DDI Participates in AIU Careers Fair

DDI participated at the American International University Careers Fair, to highlight research opportunities, internship programs for graduates and undergraduate

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DDI's Mobile Clinic Visits Al-Shuhada Co-Op

A team from DDI made a field visit to the Al-Shuhada Co-Op to conduct medical examinations and distribute booklets and brochures on vital educational topics to

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DDI Organizes a Diabetic Retinopathy Workshop 2024

Diabetic retinopathy is a serious complication of diabetes, the neglect of which may lead to vision loss. DDI, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, organ

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Reem Almatrook on the Breakfast Show 99.7 RKFM

The Superstation 99.7 Radio Kuwait hosts on Sunday 3rd March at 8.30 a.m, Reem Almatrook, Clinical Dietitian, to discuss children with Type 1 diabetes and commo

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DDI Participates in World Down Syndrome Day Event

DDI’s team of medical professionals participated in a World Down Syndrome Day Eventat the medically well-known Kuwait National Library and answered all in

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DDI's Scientist Wins 1st Place in KU Scientific Research Conference

Dr. Fatima Salem Al-Rashed from the Dasman Diabetes Institute won first place for the best scientific poster at the Scientific Research Conference at Kuwait Uni

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DDI's Research Team Participates in the KU Scientific Conference 2024

DDI’s Research Sector participated in the Scientific Research Conference at Kuwait University, titled “Kuwait Vision 35: Technology, Creativity and Innova

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DDI Organizes the Gulf Sports Nutrition Conference

DDI organized the Gulf Conference on Nutrition and Physical Activity to discuss the latest recommendations and results of global research and studies on nutriti

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Dr. Oliver Witard on KTV2's Hala Kuwait

Hala Kuwait hosts Dr. Oliver Witard, Senior Lecturer in Exercise Metabolism and Nutrition in the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine at King’s College L

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Summer Internship Program is now Open for Applicants!

Summer Internship Program is now Open for Applicants!

DDI’s Summer Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for university students and recent graduates in Kuwait to learn first-hand what a think tank is all about.

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Research Achievements 2023

Research Achievements 2023

DDI's Quarter 4 Research Achievements of 2023. We would like to share our accomplishments and contributions so far.

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DDI's Clinical Laboratory Receives CAP Accreditation

DDI's Clinical Laboratory Receives CAP Accreditation

Congratulations to the Clinical Laboratory at Dasman Diabetes Institute for its compliance to International Accreditation standards and excellence in medical and quality services.

KUNA: Interview with Dr. Qais Al-Duwairi, DG of DDI, on the Institute's latest research, projects, and developments and World Diabetes Day

KUNA: Interview with Dr. Qais Al-Duwairi, DG of DDI, on the Institute's latest research, projects, and developments and World Diabetes Day

Health professionals and World Diabetes Day: Healthy food and physical activity prevent diabetes.

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DDI lit in purple for World Obesity Day 2024!

DDI lit in purple for World Obesity Day 2024!

Watch our Dasman Diabetes Institute being illuminated in purple tonight. Walk today as many steps as you can!

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DDI Celebrates National & Liberation Days

DDI Celebrates National & Liberation Days

Dasman Diabetes Institute lit and decorated with the Kuwaiti flag theme in commemoration of the National and Liberation Days of our beloved country Kuwait- February 2024.

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Research Newsletter

Meet the Scientist - Dr. Ozayr Mahomed

DR. OZAYR MAHOMED is a Population / Preventative Medicine Specialist, having earned his primary medical degree (MBCHB) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa.

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Implementation of National Diabetes Registry in Kuwait

Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires continuous engagement with healthcare services.

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DDI Researchers Receive Best Poster Award

Dr. Hend Alqaderi and her research team have recently been acknowledged at the 23rd Kuwait Dental Association Conference.

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