EHS highlights impact of diabetes on society
DUBAI: Under the theme “Scaling-up access to diabetes medicines and care,” the Emirates Health Services (EHS) has organised at its premises in Dubai a number of activities and events on the occasion of World Diabetes Day ( WDD), observed on Nov.14.
This year’s World Diabetes Day marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Insulin.
Marking the WDD aims to raise awareness of the impact of diabetes on society, encourage early diagnosis and the importance of adopting a healthy diet and physical activity to prevent diabetes.
The events also aimed at highlighting the services provided to the people with diabetes to improve their quality of life and help them integrate into society.
Earlier, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the UAE’S largest healthcare network, reminded the public of its leading facilities and services for diabetes, that are in line with the highest international standards.
Across its network, SEHA regularly supports patients – children and adults - who have diabetes and help them through comprehensive treatment plans that allow them to lead healthy and stable lives.
The Ambulatory Healthcare Services conducts preventive examinations for its patients periodically in line with the standards of the Abu Dhabi Department of Health. The services are offered through the “Our Medical Home” programme, where the family doctor is responsible for following up the periodic examinations of the patients.
The Ambulatory Healthcare Services have developed an integrated system of performance indicators that include the percentages of periodic examinations in addition to the percentage of patients controlling their chronic diseases.
The Ambulatory Healthcare Services provides the latest technologies for the treatment of diabetic patients, including the Sudoscan examination which shows neuropathic abnormalities and complications within 3 minutes and without any pain.
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City’s (SKMC) Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology offers the latest treatment methods for all types of diabetes-related diseases and their complications. The centre provides footcare for diabetics, insulin treatments, and blood pressure monitoring. The centre also provides preventive treatments to reduce the risk of complications as well as educational support about diabetes, and how to maintain a relatively normal lifestyle while living with the condition.