Diabetes research institution, Dasman Diabetes Institute, conducts educational session focusing on foot care and diabetic prevention strategies.
The Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI) recently concluded a three-day workshop titled "The Prevention and Management of Diabetic Foot Complications" from September 14-16. The workshop, held at DDI's premises, was organized in collaboration with the Central Administration for Primary Health Care at the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization.
The goal of the workshop, as stated by DDI, was to reduce complications, prevent amputations, and improve the quality of life for people living with diabetes. This aligns with DDI's ongoing mission to address the gap in foot screening and patient education, a critical issue that many health systems in the Middle East and North Africa underutilize.
The workshop focused on hands-on training for evidence-based evaluation and treatment techniques for diabetic foot complications. The training sessions covered risk assessment, screening and classification, ulcer prevention, principles of debridement, infection recognition, off-loading strategies, referral pathways, and patient self-care education.
The workshop was attended by 16 physicians from primary and secondary care, providing an opportunity for frontline clinicians to develop practical skills that can significantly impact the lives of those living with diabetes. DDI's commitment to this cause extends beyond the workshop, as they also offer clinical guidelines and implement public awareness initiatives to promote best practices in diabetes care across Kuwait's healthcare network.
Preventing foot ulcers and avoiding amputations requires timely screening, standardized protocols, and a multidisciplinary approach, all of which were emphasized during the workshop. DDI's efforts in this regard are crucial, given the severe impact diabetes can have on a person's health and quality of life, particularly when complications arise.
While the head of the Dasman Diabetes Institute who organized the workshop was not explicitly named in the provided search results, their dedication to improving diabetes care in Kuwait is evident in the institute's ongoing efforts and initiatives. The workshop, being just one example, underscores DDI's commitment to making a difference in the lives of those living with diabetes.
