DDI | Dasman Diabetes Institute

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Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI) was established under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmed Al Sabah, the late Amir of the State of Kuwait, and the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) to combat the prevalence of diabetes in Kuwait. Since its inauguration in 2006 by His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Sabah (the current Amir of the State of Kuwait), the Institute has strived to address the diabetes epidemic in Kuwait through focused diabetes research, integrated prevention, training and education.
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Our Mission

To address the diabetes epidemic in Kuwait through focused diabetes research, integrated prevention, training and education.
Our Vision

To be the leading diabetes institute in the MENA region and to be recognized internationally.
Our Values

Transparency, Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Empowerment, Dedication.

Research Sector

Our Research Sector represents the backbone that supports the Institute’s disease-targeted research.

Medical Sector

Our Medical Sector is the fuel that drives the Institute’s initiatives: research, training, education and health promotion.

Operations Sector

Our Operations Sector builds and maintains the foundations of the Institute, thereby transforming philosophies to measurable outcomes.

DDI Sectors

DDI is made up of three Sectors: Research, Medical and Operations. Our Sectors allow us to successfully translate our research from bench to bedside. By creating a knowledge-sharing platform across the Institute, we can apply basic sciences and novel discoveries to clinical trials and point-of-care testing that will better serve the community.