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DDI Holds a Lecture titled 'Fasting Ramadan and Diabetes'

DDI’s Education and Training Unit held a lecture to ensure a safe Ramadan fasting experience for people living with type 2 diabetes. As part of its on

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DDI Concludes Diabetic Foot Complications Workshop

DDI concludes “The Prevention and Management of Diabetic Foot Complications” workshop, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Health’s Prim

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DDI's Mobile Clinic Visits Munira Othman AlSaeed School for Girls

In collaboration with the KFAS Science Bus, DDI’s Diabetes Mobile Clinic visited Munira Othman AlSaeed Middle School for Girls as part of the Institute’s ongoin

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Naeema Alqabandi Tonight on Good Evening Kuwait

Tune into KTV1 Good Evening Kuwait at 6:00 p.m. for an interview with Naeema Alqabandi. During her interview, Naeema will discuss the mobile clinic and othe

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Dr. Noura Al-Mansour on KTV1 Podcast

Stay Tuned to KTV1 Channel 1 for a podcast interview at 2 p.m. with Dr. Noura Abdulaziz Al-Mansour, a researcher at the DDI. Dr. Noura will discuss the relat

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Naeema Alqabandi on KTV1 News Channel

Tune in to KTV1 News Channel at 8pm for an interview with Naeema Alqabandi. In this interview, Naeema will talk about the importance of health education in prev

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DDI Organized “The Prevention and Management of Diabetic Foot Complications” Workshop

DDI concluded its three-day workshop titled “The Prevention and Management of Diabetic Foot Complications” held January 11–13, 2026 at DDI’s premises. The progr

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DDI Concludes its 2nd International Dasman Diabetes Summit 2026

The Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI), established by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), successfully concluded the Second Dasman Inter

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Kuwait Celebrates the 2nd Anniversary of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's Assumption of Office

Dasman Diabetes Institute, established by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, expresses its sincerest congratulations to His Highness the Ami

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Dr. Fatemah Bahman on 'Good Evening Kuwait'

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Fatemah Bahman, winner of the L’Oréal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science, will be a guest on Good Evening Kuwait KTV1 t

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Dr. Ghadeer Alhamar on the Breakfast Show 99.7 FM

We’re pleased to announce that Dr. Ghadeer Alhamar, Research Associate at Dasman Diabetes Institute, will be a guest on the Breakfast Show on 99.7 FM this Sunda

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Dr. Fatima Bahman on Good Morning Kuwait

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Fatima Bahman will be appearing on KTV1’s Good Morning Kuwait program to talk about her scientific research and her

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Dr. Fatima Bahman on Radio 360 FM

Dr. Fatima Bahman to appear on the Diwaniya program, Radio 360 FM At 2 p.m. To talk about her distinguished career, scientific achievements and highlight her

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Dr. Fatemah Bahman on The Breakfast Show 99.7FM

Stay tuned to listen to one of our distinguished scientists, Dr. Fatemah Bahman, whom we are truly proud of. She will be live tomorrow at 8:00 AM on The Breakfa

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DDI's Mobile Clinic Visits The Scientific Center for Science Month 2025

As part of Science Month 2025 (Science for Health), and in collaboration with the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science (KFAS), Dasman Diabetes Insti

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Dr. Fatemah Bahman Honored as a L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Fatemah Bahman from Dasman Diabetes Institute for being selected among this year’s Arab women honored in the L’Oréal–UNESCO For Wo

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DDI Concludes its 2nd International Dasman Diabetes Summit 2026

DDI Concludes its 2nd International Dasman Diabetes Summit 2026

DDI hosted the 2nd International Dasman Diabetes Summit (IDDS) on Advanced Diabetes Care in 2026. The highly anticipated event took place at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Kuwait from January 8th to 10th.

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Dr. Fatemah Bahman Selected as a L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talent

Dr. Fatemah Bahman Selected as a L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talent

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Fatemah Bahman from Dasman Diabetes Institute for being selected among this year’s honored Arab women in the L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Program.

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DDI Organizes its Annual World Diabetes Day 2025

DDI Organizes its Annual World Diabetes Day 2025

DDI, and as part of the KFAS Science Month series of events, organized its annual World Diabetes Day for the 19th consecutive year. The event, held on November 13, 2025, at Avenues Mall, provided a dynamic platform for visitors to engage with DDI's Healthcare professionals. To commemorate the day, DDI's building was lit in blue.

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DDI Granted Patent for Innovative OSA Diagnostics

DDI Granted Patent for Innovative OSA Diagnostics

A team of researchers from the DDI, established by KFAS, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, has obtained a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the development of a new test used to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

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DDI Wins the Best Health App Award

DDI Wins the Best Health App Award

DDI won the Best Health Application Award in the State of Kuwait for the DasmanSwitch application during the 12th Arab Media Forum. DasmanSwitch was designed to increase health awareness and provide accessible health information for everyone.

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Diabetes is a chronic health condition that is characterized by high blood glucose levels.

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DDI aims to provide education and training to patients, caregivers, undergraduates, graduates, and medical professionals.

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