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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.
    
    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.
  - DDI Management
    Dr. Faisal Hamed Al-Refaei
    Prof. Fahd Al-Mulla
    
    Dr. Ebaa Al Ozairi
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Diabetes
- - What is diabetes?
    About Diabetes
    Diabetes is a chronic health condition that is characterized by high blood glucose levels. Under normal conditions, the body uses sugar (glucose) to produce energy that is required to perform essential and daily functions.
    
    There are some basic actions that should be taken by all people with diabetes, whether type 1 or 2, to maintain good health and to prevent/delay diabetes-related complications.
    
    Learn more about diabetes!
  - More about diabetes
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Research
- - Research at DDI
    About Our Research
    Our Research Sector is directed towards transforming scientific discoveries into clinically applicable models to reduce the incidence and impact of diabetes and its complications.
    
    Through our translational research, we aim to utilize effective prevention strategies to benefit and improve the lives of the Kuwaiti population affected by diabetes.
  - Achievements
    Learn more about our research achievements.
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    Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
    Genetics & Bioinformatics
    Microbiology & Immunology
    Population Health
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    Animal & Imaging Core Facility
    National Dasman Diabetes Biobank
    Omics Core Facility
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  - PORTAL
    About PORTAL
    PORTAL or the Public Office for Research Translation and Liaison is a brand-new department with the aim to inform the public in a transparent way about the important work happening at DDI by various research groups and leaders.
Medical Services
- - Medical Services at DDI
    About Our Medical Services
    Our Medical Services use the highest standards of medical care and the latest research findings to tackle all aspects of diabetes prevention, treatment, and management.
    
    We offer educational programs for people with t1dm, t2dm, medical professionals, and caregivers.
    
    We also offer clinical research programs, in collaboration with reputable international institutions, to offer innovative treatment plans to improve overall health.
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Internship & Training
- - Training at DDI
    About Our Training Programs
    
    DDI aims to provide education and training to patients, caregivers, undergraduates, graduates, and medical professionals.
    
    At our facilities, you can master new techniques, gain experience from our scientists and medical professionals, and learn how to save a life.
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    Internship Program
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Animal & Imaging Core Facility

Animal models are commonly used to study human diseases. Animals do share similar biological systems, genetic structure and immunological responses to humans. We usually use animal models for experimental purposes because they are easily handled and available in...

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Due to the high rates of obesity in the Gulf Region and Kuwait, we are witnessing an alarming increase of type 2 diabetes. Obesity or fat accumulation causes metabolic dysfunction and oxidative stress. Unhealthy eating habits result in excess food consumption tha...

Nutrition Unit

One of the main approaches in diabetes prevention is maintaining an optimum lifestyle and well-being through healthy eating and exercise. Our Nutrition Unit integrates clinical care with research and audit to ensure we are offering our patients the very best care...

Genetics & Bioinformatics

Obesity, type 2 diabetes and associated complications are rapidly growing and representing a serious threat to Kuwaiti population as well as worldwide. The role of inflammation in Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and its co-morbidities is now clear, although the immune/meta...

Microbiology & Immunology

National Dasman Diabetes Biobank

Biobanks store human biological materials, like blood or tissue, for biomedical research. Research on stored specimens helped develop vaccines or understand origins of diseases like Ebola and tuberculosis. At DDI, we gather specimens from our research projects ...

Omics Core Facility

Genomics is the study of a person’s entire genome, or complete set of DNA, and the way it interacts with the environment. DNA is a chemical compound inherited from our parents. It contains the genetic instructions that determine how your body develops and functio...

Population Health

As the department of Population Health, our overall goal contributes to improved health and well-being of individuals living with diabetes, or at high risk of developing diabetes, in Kuwait. We focus on planning and implementing high quality research in close col...

About DDI

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.

Mission:

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

Vision:

To be the leading diabetes institute in the MENA region and to be recognized internationally.
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Gulf Road intersecting Jassim Al Bahar St.
Sharq, Block 3, P.O. Box 1180 Dasman
15462 Kuwait

Sunday - Thursday : 07:30 AM - 03:00 PM

(+965) 2224 2999

(+965) 2249 2436

public.relations@dasmaninstitute.org

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