Facilities & Services

Diabetes is currently the most prevalent chronic disease in the world affecting all age groups including children, women, youth and adults.

 

Qatar prevalence rates are currently double the global rate. Qatar Diabetes Association aims to establish and promote awareness of diabetes management through the following facilities & services.

If you have diabetes, being active makes your body more sensitive to insulin (the hormone that allows cells in your body to use blood sugar for energy), which helps manage your diabetes. Physical activity also helps control blood sugar levels and lowers your risk of heart disease and nerve damage.

For this reason QDA established its own Gym within the facility which is available only for people living with diabetes, there two Gyms one for males and another for females that operate from Sunday to Thursday as follows: Men’s Gym Working hours Sunday : 7:30 am – 2:30pm Monday: Morning:7:30am-12:00pm Evening: 5:00pm-8:00pm Tuesday: 7:30 am – 2:30pm Wednesday: Morning:7:30am-12:00pm Evening: 5:00pm-8:00pm Thursday: 7:30 am – 2:30pm Women’s Gym Working hours: Sunday – Thursday: 7:30am – 3:00pm To join the Gym there are 3 steps: Step 1 : visit QDA facility and walk in to the clinic to create an account at QDA (creating an account is free of charge). To reach us click here. Step 2: after creating an account walk to the dieticians’ department to get dietary advice and then the dietician will fill up the subscription form for you (this step is also free of charge). Step 3: proceed to our device sales outlet to pay the subscription fees (100 Riyals per month). Congratulations, now you are a member of QDA gym

  • School awareness lectures on diabetes prevention.
  • School personnel training on diabetes management at schools.
  • Awareness on diabetes prevention in work places.
 

  • Educational camps and workshops for children with diabetes.
  • Diabetes prevention camp for the youth.
 

  • Education and counselling for people with diabetes.
  • Weight reduction consultation for people at risk of diabetes.
  • Education and training on the use of insulin pump.
  • Training on the use of glucose sensors.
  • Using the kitchen to educate kids about healthy food.

  • Education on foot care for people with diabetes.

  • One on one consultation on diabetes care and management for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
  • Education on diabetes management during pregnancy.
  • Education on pre Ramadan diabetes management.
  • Screening for eye, foot, and other diabetes complications.
  • Training on the use of monitoring devices, e.g. glucometers and blood pressure machines.

 

According to the International Diabetes Federation, diabetes prevalence has been exhibiting an “unrelenting increase” in the past decades. QDA is committed to promote healthy living and work on controlling the rise in diabetes incidence by offering.

  • QDA services free of charge to all the community.
  • Diabetes glucometers, sensors and other accessories are available at reduced price.