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Sidra Medicine, Qatar Foundation Qatar’s new hospital for children, young people, and women, will mark World Diabetes Day tomorrow with patient-focused activities designed to educate and empower the community.
The activities reflect Sidra’s approach to helping patients manage and understand the condition through education and the application of new technologies.
Tomorrow from 8am to 3pm, families visiting the Outpatient Clinic (OPC) can take part in a variety of fun and educational activities to learn more about diabetes and understand how to manage risks and lead a healthier lifestyle. Specialist doctors and nurses will be on hand to answer questions and provide advice on managing the condition in children.
On Wednesday, an educational session will address the importance of early screening for gestational diabetes which develops during pregnancy and how to manage the condition during pregnancy. The talk delivered by Sidra experts will focus on advice and guidance for women at risk or already diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Patients and families are welcome to visit the information table at the OPC (Level 4), from 8am to 2.30 pm.
The education session takes place at the OPC (Level 5, C5- 401 A&B) from 12 noon to 1.30 pm.
Sidra’s patient and family-centered approach to care also focuses on educating patients, their families on the management of blood sugar by balancing nutrition and exercise with insulin therapy and supporting the emotional as well as physical consequences of diabetes.
