A call to reduce diabetes complications among children I Times of Oman

A call to reduce diabetes complications among children I Times of Oman

Muscat: The incidence of diabetes among Omanis exceeds the global average and the Sultanate recorded 60 cases of diabetes among children annually. The Omani Diabetes Association, in cooperation with the National Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology at the Ministry of Health, recently launched the "We Are With You" initiative, to provide blood glucose meters for diabetic children from social security families to help them self-monitor their blood sugar and thus control the disease well. The initiative aims to raise public awareness among members of society of the need for regular examination in addition to reducing the risks resulting from neglecting high blood sugar levels, thus reducing complications and improving the quality of life. His Excellency Dr Ahmed Al Saidi, Minister of Health, said that there are children suffering from diabetes, endocrine diseases or similar diseases for long periods and that suffering is not limited to children only, but rather reaches the family and society at the same time. His Excellency the Minister of Health added that there is a close follow-up of all cases of diabetes or endocrine disorders in children through the good care they receive. Dr Noor bint Badr Al Busaidi, Director of the National Centre for Diabetes