Bahrain achieves a quantum leap in diabetes prevention and treatment

TDT | Manama
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The seventh edition of the Bahrain Diabetes and Endocrine Review (BDER) took place on February 14-15, hosted by Royal Bahrain Hospital. Attendees included Dr. Samia Bahram, Assistant Undersecretary for Public Health, Dr. Mariam Al Hajri, Vice President of the Bahraini Diabetes Society, and health sector officials, organized by ICOM.

Dr. Mariam Al Hajeri, Vice President of the Bahraini Diabetes Society, stated that Bahrain has significantly progressed in preventing and treating diabetes, especially type 2 in early-detected cases. The country has developed programs to improve lifestyles, focusing on nutrition and physical activity.

Dr. Al Hajeri highlighted that diverse treatment techniques effectively reduce diabetes complications. Bahrain prides itself on its distinguished medical professionals, whose expertise enhances health services and care quality for citizens, particularly diabetes patients, supported by the government’s attention to the health sector.

The Vice President of the Bahraini Diabetes Society expressed delight at collaborating with the Supreme Committee of the Bahrain Conference on Diabetes and Endocrinology for the seventh year. This partnership enhances community ties and supports programs to raise awareness of medical advancements among health workers.

Dr. Wiam Hussein, Chairperson of BDER and Senior Endocrine Consultant at Royal Bahrain Hospital, noted that BDER sessions analyzed recent statistics on diabetes and endocrine disorders in the Kingdom and neighboring areas. The data shows 15% of adults in the Kingdom have diabetes, and about 23% are pre-diabetic. This necessitates improved preventive measures, early detection, and the adoption of advanced international treatment methods to combat diabetes and endocrine complications and address rising prevalence factors.

Dr. Hussein noted that specialists at the conference discussed innovations in diabetes diagnosis and treatment, including AI for early detection, continuous glucose monitors, and new pharmaceutical advancements. These innovations enable better management of sugar levels. The conference also emphasized prevention strategies, lifestyle changes, and nutrition and exercise programs to reduce diabetes risk.

Mr. Stephen Angamuthu, Chief Medical Officer of Royal Bahrain Hospital, delivered a speech about the hospital’s commitment to combat diabetes and endocrinology in the Kingdom. They organize conferences to share knowledge on disease causes and complications, and Mr. Angamuthu indicated that diabetes infections might reach a quarter of the region’s population by 2030, requiring government-private partnerships to tackle this health challenge. The Royal Bahrain Hospital is committed to combating high infection rates, enhancing quality of life, and reducing complications from the disease.

BDER Chairperson Dr. Wiam Hussein, Senior Endocrine Consultant, emphasized enhancing health education, regular diabetes screening, and modern treatment techniques. Participants suggested increasing regional cooperation among Gulf States to share experiences and fight the disease.