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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 Qatar Diabetes Association, 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 Qatar Diabetes Association, 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 QDA 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…