Diabetes

Glaucoma accounts for more cases of irreversible blindness than any other eye disease.

The increased prevalence of type 2 diabetes in MENA has made it a key priority to the region’s governments’ health agenda.

Fluctuating blood sugar levels generally increase the risk of other complications, which could mean worse outcomes in the case of COVID-19.

Patients suffer from diabetic retinopathy due to poor diabetes management and failure to seek regular eye check-ups.

Globally, diabetes is on the increase. The World Health Organization’s ‘Global Report on Diabetes’ published in 2016, estimates that 422 million adults were living with diabetes in 2014, compared to 108 million in 1980. The global prevalence (age...

With technology, training and improved research, DHA is taking a multidisciplinary approach to tackling one of the biggest health issues in the emirate

For those living with diabetes, setting reminders and taking measurements on a daily basis can become quite cumbersome. At Arab Health, Brighter AB, a Swedish company, showcased an innovative solution that promises to provide connected and...