A CARE centre for people who suffer from diabetes has been opened at the Bahrain Specialist Hospital (BSH).
Marking the occasion of World Diabetes Day yesterday the Diabetic Care Centre, under the patronage of Supreme Council for Health chairman Lieutenant Colonel Dr Shaikh Mohamed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, was opened by BSH vice chairwoman Dr Najjah Zayani at its Juffair medical complex.
BSH managing director Dr Kasim Ordati said the centre’s mission was to provide comprehensive care to diabetic patients under one roof.
“Given that diabetes is a disease that impacts all aspects of a person’s life it is not always enough just to only visit a doctor, be examined and given medication,” he said.
“We will be using a comprehensive approach to treatment to help patients understand and act upon information to maintain their health and wellbeing,” said Dr Ordati.
Meanwhile, as part of activities staged to mark the day, a walkathon and free blood sample check-up was organised at the Al Kofia Restaurant, Water Garden City, Seef.
Around 60 people gathered at the event which was organised in co-operatioon with the Bahrain Diabetes Association, Friends of Health Association and Bahrain Red Crescent Society.
Bahrain is considered one of the countries most affected by diabetes, with an incidence rate of 14.7pc in the adult population.
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