The Nutrition Unit collaborates with other clinics, develop and deliver educational programs for patients, other educators, and healthcare providers. These programs include:
These programs include:
For People with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
Kids in Control of Food, or KICk-OFF, is a 4-day structured group education program targeting patients with T1DM (aged 11- to 15-years-old) and their parents. Since 2015, the Education and Nutrition units have collaborated to provide an evidence-based educational curriculum. This program aims to enhance glycemic control and foster self-management skills to manage hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, sick days, and ketoacidosis. It also aims to reduce the risk of long-term diabetes complications and improve the quality of life.
The WICKED (Working with Insulin, Carbohydrates, Ketones and Exercise to manage Diabetes) course was first launched at DDI in February 2022, targeting adolescents living with type 1 diabetes (ages 15 up to 18 years).
This UK-adapted structured educational course was introduced in the Institute to bridge the gaps between two educational programs, KICk-OFF for children and DAFNE for adults living with type 1 diabetes. The main aim is to equip adolescents living with type 1 diabetes in Kuwait with the tools and knowledge to optimally self-manage their blood sugar levels.
WICKED follows a patient-centered approach, encouraging patients to attend, share, understand and value their experiences in a therapeutics peer-supported environment.
The Remission Clinic services have been made available to our T2DM patients that are interested or referred to by their physician. The aim of this service is to provide a well-structured dietary plan to adults with T2DM that can result in diabetes remission at HbA1c.
Other Opportunities
- Clinical Shadowing
- Internship Program
