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General Authority of Customs participated in the World Diabetes Day

28/11/2016

The General Authority of Customs participated in the World Diabetes Day events by conducting a comprehensive awareness campaign, in cooperation with Diabetes Qatar , to brief Customs employees on the risks of diabetes and how to avoid…


Doha to host diabetes forum

10/11/2016

Doha will host the second Arab Diabetes Medical Congress from November 17 to 19. The event will be held in collaboration with Diabetes Qatar , Maarefah Management, Rashid Centre for Diabetes and Research, Saudi Diabetes and Endocrine…


Qatar diabetes survey again after five years

03/11/2016

Qatar will conduct a new survey on the prevalence of diabetes in the country next year, revealed a top official of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on Tuesday. “We had done the last survey on diabetes…


WIM WIENTJENS (1937-2016)

29/09/2016

It is with great sadness and regret that the DQ was informed of the passing of Dr Wim Wientjens on 28 July. For over 30 years, Wim was a tireless advocate, who served and represented the Federation…


Important tips for ‪‎diabetics‬ people‬

26/07/2016

Important tips for ‪‎diabetics people: Maintain a normal blood sugar level or at least make sure it doesn’t go beyond the target numbers for your case, this helps in avoiding foot complications. Daily foot checkups & examination helps you…