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DDI and KISR Sign MOU

Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) on Tuesday November 26, 2024

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DDI's Mobile Clinic Visits Al Jabriya Girls High School

A team from DDI participated in the awareness campaign using the Diabetes Mobile Clinic to visit Al Jabriya Girls High School. This initiative was in participat

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DDI Participates in PAFN Awareness Campaign

A team of healthcare professionals from DDI participated in the awareness event aimed at reducing the consumption and intake of sugar, an initiative of the Worl

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DDI Participates in an Awareness Campaign at Al-Rajaa Primary School- Boys

Dasman Diabetes Institute’s campaign at the Al-Rajaa Primary School for Boys to raise awareness on diabetes prevention on the occasion of World Diabetes Day.

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Scientific Talk at DDI by Dr. Amna Khamis

Dr. Amna Khamis, Junior Professor Chair at the European Genomics Institute for Diabetes – Imperial College London, presented a scientific talk at DDI titl

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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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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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Dasman Diabetes Institute and the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research Sign MoU

Dasman Diabetes Institute and the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research Sign MoU

Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) on Tuesday November 26, 2024 .

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World Diabetes Days 2024

World Diabetes Days 2024

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.

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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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