Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA)- member of Qatar Foundation has started the first workshop of the 4th Diabetes Educator Graduate Certificate program for health care practitioners in Qatar. The program is developed by The Michener Institute of Education at UHN (Canada), a leader in applied health science education. It is primarily offered online via distance education […]
The Traffic Department is studying the possibility of signing a co-operation protocol with Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA) to benefit from the latter’s suggestions about dealing with diabetic drivers. Major Jabir Mohamed Odeiba, assistant director of Media and Traffic Awareness Department, pointed out that the department would in particular study the suggestion of equipping traffic patrol […]
Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and fasting is obligatory for all healthy adult Muslims. Exceptions exist for people with serious medical conditions, including many with diabetes. To evaluate your possibility of fasting, visit your doctor or diabetes educator to assess the risk. The month of Ramadan can bring dramatic changes in […]
People with diabetes should frequently do a blood sugar test, especially on the first week to make sure that their blood sugar level is in the desired range. Remember the blood sugar test does not invalidate your fasting. For questions or inquiries during Ramadan, contact QDA hotline on: 44547311 or 55274919 from 08:00 am until […]