QDA Prepares A Study on Seriousness of Diabetes at Schools

Doha, July 28 (QNA) - The Executive Dircector of Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA) at Qatar Foundation Dr.Abdullah Al Hamaq has said that the association has prepared a four-year study on the seriousness of diabetes at schools and find out who they are susceptible to the disease. In a press statement released here Sunday, Dr. Al Hamaq said that the work is currently underway to map out an annual plan to support the diabetics and educate them about how to immune themselves against the disease and the plan will be approved and launched soon. The Executive Director of (QDA) added that the hotline received a large number of calls and inquiries about diabetes and how to overcome the problems the patients face during the holy fasting month of Ramadan, stressing that there is a large turnout on the hotline by patients and the public.(QNA)