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Qatar to open large state-of-the-art diabetes centre to battle disease

An estimated 10% of Qatar’s total deaths are linked to diabetes. Qatar will soon open one of its biggest and most technologically-advanced dialysis and diabetes centre to accommodate more patients…

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Could diabetes be cured within five years with this new technology?

A new stem cell treatment that produces insulin may be the start of curing diabetes globally. For the first time in history, a Type 1 diabetes patient was cured of…

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Diabetes “contributing to 10%” of deaths in Qatar

Recent statistics show that almost 20% of Qatar’s population is diabetic. An estimate of 10% of Qatar’s total deaths is linked to diabetes—a chronic health condition that affects how the…

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Health & Wellbeing

Viral Ronaldo video sparks global conversation on soft drinks

A recent video of famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo removing Coke bottles from a press conference has gone viral. A video of Juventus player Cristiano Ronaldo removing Coca Cola bottles from…

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Qatar-based scientists look to implement new approach in combating diabetes

The study can help curb diabetes, a major health problem across the Middle East A study by a group of Qatar-based scientists and medics that can predict the potential risk…

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HMC to open ‘revolutionary’ diabetes clinic

The new clinic could help people reverse diabetes. In line with World Diabetes Day, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) announced its plan to open a diabetes clinic to treat type 2…

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Qatari student’s diabetes research claims bronze medal in international innovation competition

Doha was among 60 countries competing in the international innovation event. Qatar claimed the bronze medal in the fifth edition of the Korea International Youth Olympiad (KIYO) 2020 on Thursday,…

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No need to wait at the clinic, patients can now receive digital consultations

The digital health programmes will target patients with chronic conditions such as Type-2 diabetes Patients can now access health programmes remotely through the collaboration of Droobi Health, a digital platform…

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Culture
Life

Newly launched nutrition guide to govern food policy in Qatar

According to one senior health official, the guidelines will be used in marketing of foods and beverages, breastfeeding, nutrition labeling, school meals or snack guidelines and workplace wellness, among other things.

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