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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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Dr. Hamad Yaseen on The Breakfast Show

The Breakfast Show on Superstation 99.7 will host Dr. Hamad Yaseen, Research Scientist at Dasman Diabetes Institute for an interesting conversation about his di

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DDI's Mobile Clinic Visits the State Audit Bureau

DDI organized an awareness campaign at the State Audit Bureau on board the Diabetes Mobile Clinic. At the location, the team provided blood sugar, blood pressur

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Dr. Anwar Ramadan on Good Evening Kuwait

Stay Tuned for Dr. Anwar Ramadan’s interview tonight on the ‘Good Evening Kuwait’ program on KTV1 for an interesting talk about his research

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KTech Students Complete Data Entry Internship

Kuwait Technical College students Thamer Almraished, Mona Aldakhil, and Roua Albaj completed their Data Entry Internship at DDI’s GeoHealth Lab, under the

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Prof. Fahd Al-Mulla on Hala Kuwait

KTV 2 Hala Kuwait hosts Prof. Fahd Al-Mulla, Chief Scientific Officer at Dasman Diabetes Institute today at 5.45 p.m. to talk about his important research in th

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Stay tuned for Prof. Fahd Al-Mulla's Interview on 99.7RKFM

The Breakfast Show on Superstation 99.7 will host Prof. Fahd Al-Mulla, Chief Scientific Officer at Dasman Diabetes Institute on Sunday October 27th 2024 at 8:30

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Mindful Mondays at DDI with Bibi Salem Al Sabah

Bibi Salem Al Sabah has launched “Mindful Mondays” at DDI, a series of sessions dedicated to enhancing staff well-being. These sessions aim to provi

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Dr. Hamad Yaseen on Good Evening Kuwait

Stay tuned tonight for an interview with Dr. Hamad Yaseen, Associate Professor at Kuwait University and Scientist at Dasman Diabetes Institute, on the Good Even

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DDI Featured in AlJazeera News

DDI’s latest research findings were featured in AlJazeera News in an article titled ‘Dust storms may cause patients with diabetes to be hospitalize

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New Cooking Workshop at DDI

Pictures from DDI’s new cooking workshop titled ‘Lose Weight and Manage Your Diabetes,’ dedicated for people with type 2 diabetes. For inq

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Dr. Sulaiman Marafie on Hala Kuwait

Stay tuned to the Hala Kuwait on KTV2 tonight at 5:45pm for an interview with Dr. Sulaiman Marafie, Scientist at the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Unit.

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Alice Cusworth on The Breakfast Show 99.7RKFM

The Breakfast Show on Superstation 99.7 will host Alice Cusworth, Chief Podiatrist at Dasman Diabetes Institute which is founded by Kuwait Foundation for the Ad

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DDI's Healthcare Professionals on KTV2's 'Medical Talks'

Over the past three months, the Medical Talk program, which airs on KTV 2 Channel, has recorded 12 interviews with different healthcare professionals from Dasma

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DDI's GIS Team Participate in KFAS-LSE Conference

Dr. Dhari Al-Huwail, Dr. Saad Al-Sharrah and Dr. Abdullah Al-Ibrahim from Dasman Diabetes Institute participated in the LSE Kuwait Annual Conference ‘Deli

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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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DDI organizes the Annual Student Research Posters Day 2024

DDI organizes the Annual Student Research Posters Day 2024

Dasman Diabetes Institute concluded this year’s summer internship program, a program organized annually by the Institute for students of scientific and medical specialties in its various fields.

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New Study: Impact of dust storms on diabetes

New Study: Impact of dust storms on diabetes

Heat and particulate air pollution may increase risk of diabetes-related hospitalizations, according to a recent paper published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care.

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World Patient Safety Day 2024

World Patient Safety Day 2024

DDI's building was lit in orange in celebration of World Patient Safety Day, September 17.

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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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