About
The Setif Diabetes Association (ADS) was created in 1993 and has been a member of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) since 2018.
ADS currently comprises of around 1800 members, including doctors, nurses and people living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
The association is active in more than 8 districts in the country.
Main Focus
- Social activities
- Prevention
- Education
- Awareness for people with diabetes, health professionals and government
- Screening for diabetes and prediabetes
- Scientific and cultural meetings (regional, national)
Activities
Key activities include:
- Comprehensive support for people with diabetes: providing targeted assistance in their daily lives and offering support to underprivileged individuals who lack access to social security benefits.
- Youth empowerment: organising holiday camps for young people with type 1 diabetes, providing them with education, peer support, and a sense of community.
- World Diabetes Day celebrations: conducting annual events to mark World Diabetes Day, raising awareness and fostering solidarity.
- Screening and awareness campaigns: organising mass diabetes and prediabetes screenings, targeting high-risk populations; educating doctors and the public about the importance of early detection and prevention.
- Community engagement through sports: promoting healthy lifestyles by hosting marathons and other sporting events to raise awareness and encourage physical activity.
- Global and regional collaboration: actively participating in initiatives led by IDF MENA and IDF to contribute to the global fight against diabetes.
Educational programmes: Training educators to understand and support people with diabetes effectively; Hosting specialised workshops and education groups on various diabetes-related topics.
Publications & Newsletters
Flyers, posters and educational videos.
Message from the President
Since its inception, our association has been firmly committed to the fight against diabetes, a condition that continues to affect an increasing number of people worldwide. In the face of this major public health challenge, we have chosen a proactive approach focused on prevention, education, and patient support. With the tools and resources we provide, including those from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), we work tirelessly to prevent the onset of diabetes through awareness and information campaigns, educate people with diabetes on the daily management of their condition to reduce complications and support individuals living with diabetes, offering practical tools to improve their quality of life. Our mission would not be possible without the commitment of healthcare professionals, institutions, and partners alike. Together, we can combat diabetes through united, innovative, and impactful actions. Every effort matters, and every life improved is a shared victory. Let us continue to work together for a future where diabetes is better understood, effectively prevented, and efficiently managed. We believe in this vision, and we rely on your continued support to carry forward this noble cause.