Presenting new epidemiological and diabetes-related impact data.
Presenting new epidemiological and diabetes-related impact data.
Lebanese Diabetes Society (LDS ) was established on 1981, It is a non-profit organisation affiliated to the International Diabetes Federation since 2000, dedicated to the prevention of and better care for people with diabetes. LDS is managed by Board of Trustees comprising representatives from the Lebanese Physicians and Lebanese community Elected and Founding members.
LDS is increasing the efforts in order to achieve all her goals and help in benefiting diabetic patients in Lebanon through increasing their awareness and contributing in providing the best care possible.
During the last year the LDS has performed a series of activities of which:
The LDS printed in collaboration with Dar Al Fatwa and Majles El Chii a booklet on diabetes and Ramadan, these booklets were distributed to diabetic patients and all types of care givers in different Lebanese areas
Dr Mohammad Sandid "World Diabetes Day with its chosen theme for this year “Take a step for Diabetes" - the attention of decision makers in the health and social policy arenas to this enormous threat.
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness in the world although vision loss can be prevented if people have access to information and treatment. Action has to be taken now in order to facilitate this access and prevent or delay diabetes complications".