• By developing practical skills among frontline clinicians, Dasman Diabetes Institute aims to reduce complications, prevent amputations, and improve the quality of life for people living with diabetes.
Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI), established by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), recently concluded its three-day workshop, “The Prevention and Management of Diabetic Foot Complications,” held from September 14–16 at DDI’s premises. The program was organized in collaboration with the Central Administration for Primary Health Care at the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO).
This year’s workshop brought together 16 physicians from primary and secondary care. Over the course of three intensive days, participants engaged in hands-on training covering evidence-based evaluation and treatment techniques for diabetic foot. The sessions included risk assessment, screening and classification, ulcer prevention, principles of debridement, infection recognition, off-loading strategies, referral pathways, and patient self-care education.
The institute emphasized that preventing foot ulcers and avoiding amputations requires timely screening, standardized protocols, and a multidisciplinary approach. By developing practical skills among frontline clinicians, DDI aims to reduce complications, prevent amputations, and improve the quality of life for people living with diabetes.
Despite the high prevalence of diabetes in the Middle East and North Africa, many health systems underutilize foot screening and patient education. DDI continues to address this gap by offering hands-on training, clinical guidelines, and public awareness initiatives that promote best practices across Kuwait’s healthcare network.
