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DDI's Diabetes Mobile Clinic Visits the Grand Mosque

DDI’s Diabetes Mobile Clinic visited the Grand Mosque to promote diabetes awareness and prevention. A team of healthcare professionals and Public Relation

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Prof. Gary Wittert presents at DDI

Prof. Gary Wittert, Professor of Medicine at the University of Adelaide, presents a scientific lecture at DDI titled “TESTOSTERONE AND RISK OF TYPE 2 DIABETES:

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DDI's Mobile Clinic Visits KISR

DDI’s Diabetes Mobile Clinic visited the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) for a public awareness event for staff. DDI’s healthcare pr

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Dasman Diabetes Institute Organizes World Diabetes Day Event

Dasman Diabetes Institute hosted its annual World Diabetes Day event for the 17th consecutive year. The event, held on November 14, 2024, at Al Assima Mall, pro

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Dr. Faisal Hamed Al-Refaei on the Eshraqa Program

Stay tuned for an exciting interview with Dr. Faisal Hamed Al-Refaei, Acting Director General of Dasman Diabetes Institute, on Eshraqa program – Kuwait TV

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Dr. Badreya Allhou on Good Morning Kuwait

Stay tuned to KTV1’s Good Morning Kuwait for an interview with Dr. Badreya Allhou, Head of the Nutrition Unit at Dasman Diabetes Institute, at 9 a.m.

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Munera Al Ghanim on The Breakfast Show

The Breakfast Show on Superstation 99.7 will host Munera Al Ghanim, Senior Public Relations Specialist at Dasman Diabetes Institute which is founded by Kuwait F

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DDI Joins an Event at the College of Pharmacy, KU

A team of pharmacists from DDI participates in an awareness event held at the College of Pharmacy at Kuwait University on the occasion of World Diabetes Day.

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DDI Visits Mubarak Al-Hasawi Clinic

A team healthcare professionals from DDI participated in an awareness campaign at Mubarak Al-Hassawi Specialized Health Center – Hiteen Polyclinic, as par

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DDI Participates in KIPIC Awareness Campaign

A team from DDI participated in an awareness campaign at the Ahmedi headquarters of the Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC), where health, fi

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CPR Awareness Day at DDI

Dasman Diabetes Institute conducted a Hands-only CPR awareness day for the elementary and Middle school student councils of Dasman Bilingual School.

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DDI's Mobile Clinic Visits AUK

DDI took part in the American University ok Kuwait’s Health Week with its diabetes mobile clinic, offering blood glucose, blood pressure, and vital signs testin

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DBS Students Learn CPR at DDI

Dasman Bilingual School Elementary and Middle School Student Councils visited Dasman Diabetes Institute for an inspiring Hands-only CPR workshop! ‘It was

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Dr. Hamad Yaseen on The Breakfast Show

The Breakfast Show on Superstation 99.7 will host Dr. Hamad Yaseen, Research Scientist at Dasman Diabetes Institute for an interesting conversation about his di

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DDI's Mobile Clinic Visits the State Audit Bureau

DDI organized an awareness campaign at the State Audit Bureau on board the Diabetes Mobile Clinic. At the location, the team provided blood sugar, blood pressur

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Dr. Anwar Ramadan on Good Evening Kuwait

Stay Tuned for Dr. Anwar Ramadan’s interview tonight on the ‘Good Evening Kuwait’ program on KTV1 for an interesting talk about his research

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KTech Students Complete Data Entry Internship

Kuwait Technical College students Thamer Almraished, Mona Aldakhil, and Roua Albaj completed their Data Entry Internship at DDI’s GeoHealth Lab, under the

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Prof. Fahd Al-Mulla on Hala Kuwait

KTV 2 Hala Kuwait hosts Prof. Fahd Al-Mulla, Chief Scientific Officer at Dasman Diabetes Institute today at 5.45 p.m. to talk about his important research in th

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Stay tuned for Prof. Fahd Al-Mulla's Interview on 99.7RKFM

The Breakfast Show on Superstation 99.7 will host Prof. Fahd Al-Mulla, Chief Scientific Officer at Dasman Diabetes Institute on Sunday October 27th 2024 at 8:30

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Mindful Mondays at DDI with Bibi Salem Al Sabah

Bibi Salem Al Sabah has launched “Mindful Mondays” at DDI, a series of sessions dedicated to enhancing staff well-being. These sessions aim to provi

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Dr. Hamad Yaseen on Good Evening Kuwait

Stay tuned tonight for an interview with Dr. Hamad Yaseen, Associate Professor at Kuwait University and Scientist at Dasman Diabetes Institute, on the Good Even

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DDI Featured in AlJazeera News

DDI’s latest research findings were featured in AlJazeera News in an article titled ‘Dust storms may cause patients with diabetes to be hospitalize

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New Cooking Workshop at DDI

Pictures from DDI’s new cooking workshop titled ‘Lose Weight and Manage Your Diabetes,’ dedicated for people with type 2 diabetes. For inq

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His Excellency the Minister of Health visits DDI to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation

His Excellency the Minister of Health visits DDI to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation

Dr. Faisal Hamed Al-Refaei, Acting Director General of DDI, met with H.E. Dr. Ahmed Abdul Wahab Al-Awadi, Minister of Health, in efforts to enhance cooperation, integration development, and community partnership.

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DDI organizes the Annual Student Research Posters Day 2024

DDI organizes the Annual Student Research Posters Day 2024

Dasman Diabetes Institute concluded this year’s summer internship program, a program organized annually by the Institute for students of scientific and medical specialties in its various fields.

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New Study: Impact of dust storms on diabetes

New Study: Impact of dust storms on diabetes

Heat and particulate air pollution may increase risk of diabetes-related hospitalizations, according to a recent paper published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care.

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World Diabetes Day 2024

World Diabetes Day 2024

DDI's building was lit in blue in celebration of World Diabetes Day, November 14.

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Research Newsletter

Meet the Scientist - Dr. Ralph DeFronzo and Prof. Muhammad Abdul-Ghani

Meet the scientists behind DDI’s research: Dr. Ralph DeFronzo and Dr. Muhammad Abdul-Ghani

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Implementation of Dasman Diabetes Risk Score

Diabetes is a significant health concern in Kuwait and the Gulf region, with a high prevalence that poses considerable risks to individuals' health and well-being.

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DDI Harbors the Largest Biobank in Kuwait with over 500,000 samples

The Dasman Diabetes Biobank plays a pivotal role within the Dasman Diabetes Institute, serving as a central repository for numerous projects and initiatives.

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