Recently in the UAE there have been a number of diabetes awareness initiatives, mostly launching around World Diabetes Day on November 14. Many landmarks, such as the Burj Al Arab, have agreed to light up in blue to mark the occasion and to grab people’s attention. Other initiatives include Ibn Battuta Mall’s awareness month, where [...]
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Here is the link to the podcast from Dubai Eye’s Nightline with James Piecowye. If you missed the show, take a listen. This is important information that you need to know about managing and preventing diabetes.
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10 Misconceptions about Diabetes
1. Diabetes is not a killer disease. False!
In fact, diabetes is a global killer, rivaling HIV/AIDS in its deadly reach. The disease kills some 3.8 million people a year. Every 1 0 seconds a person dies from diabetes-related causes.
2. Diabetes only affects rich countries. False!
Diabetes hits all populations, regardless of income. It [...]
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Tonight James Piecowye will be speaking with one of the UAE’s most respected diabetes specialists, Dr. Amel B El Tayeb, Director of the Diabetes & Endocrine Center at Dubai Healthcare City and formerly of Hammersmith Hospital UK & Dubai Hospital. Dr. Tayeb, whose research interests include diabetes, cholesterol & heart disease, obesity, thyroid disorders & osteoporosis [...]
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Welcome to the Inspired by Diabetes blog for the Middle East. This is meant to be a meeting point for everyone who is affected by this disease or interested in knowing more about it. Here you are welcome to post pics and artwork that you plan on submitting to the competition. For full rules and [...]
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