Qatar Diabetes Association
What is Qatar Diabetes Association?
The aim of Qatar Diabetes Association is to help people with diabetes as well as those who are at risk of developing it.
The Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA) is a charitable, non-profit-making organization. Established in 1995, it leads the efforts in Qatar and the Middle East to promote prevention, care and management of diabetes.
QDA became a part of Qatar Foundation in 1999
Diabetes is a common chronic disease that affects all levels of society worldwide. Through its variety of healthy and education activities and programs, QDA provides information, outreach and support to help people with diabetes to lead full and productive lives.
QDA works closely with health and sports authorities to raise awareness of the causes of this chronic condition and to highlight means of prevention. Huge emphasis is placed on the importance of regular exercise and healthy eating. QDA holds youth camps for children with diabetes and offers a hotline that provides information and assistance for all diabetes patients.
QDA is committed to research into the condition, both in Qatar and the region. Its staff work with key stakeholders, the community and partners to ensure the organization can assist everyone living with diabetes in the region to live a healthy and fulfilling life.
Did you know?
- According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 16 percent of the adult population of Qatar suffer from diabetes.
