Diabetes Research

DR. RALPH DEFRONZO Meet the scientists behind DDI’s research DR. RALPH DEFRONZO, a leading figure in diabetes research, graduated from Yale University with a degree in biology and biochemist

The Dasman Diabetes Biobank plays a pivotal role within the Dasman Diabetes Institute, serving as a central repository for numerous projects and initiatives. Its significance lies in its vast collect

Diabetes is a significant health concern in Kuwait and the Gulf region, with a high prevalence that poses considerable risks to individuals’ health and well-being. The complications associated

DR. OZAYR MAHOMED Meet the scientists behind DDI’s research DR. OZAYR MAHOMED is a Population/Preventative Medicine Specialist, having earned his primary medical degree (MBCHB) from the Univ

Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires continuous engagement with healthcare services. To establish a comprehensive profile of individuals with diabetes and monitor their clinical outcomes, incl

Dr. Hend Alqaderi and her research team have recently been acknowledged at the 23rd Kuwait Dental Association Conference. The research poster, titled “Salivary Microbiome Profile and Diversity

Dr. MOHAMMED ALTIGANI ABDALLA AHMED Meet the scientists behind DDI’s research DR. MOHAMMED ALTIGANI ABDALLA AHMED obtained his MBBS from Sudan, where he received training as a medical doctor

The KADEM study is a continuation of the Kuwait Diabetes Epidemiology Program (KDEP), which has successfully created a comprehensive research dataset on the Kuwaiti population. With a collection of c

Preterm birth is defined as any birth that occurs before 37 weeks of gestation or in less than 259 days. In addition to contributing to mortality, preterm birth has long-term consequences, including

DR. SHAIMA ALBELOUSHI Meet the scientists behind DDI’s research DR. SHAIMA ALBELOUSHI graduated from Kuwait University with a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in biological scie

Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker that is commonly used to treat hypertension, angina, and certain heart rhythm disorders. In this study, Dr. Fahd Al-Mulla and his team investigated the use of v

DR. DALIA AL-ABDULRAZZAQ Meet the scientists behind DDI’s research DR. DALIA AL-ABDULRAZZAQ is a Pediatric Endocrinologist at Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital’s Department of Pediatrics and

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among younger individuals, which is typically more aggressive than in adults, is treated with metformin, liraglutide, and/or insulin. However, the Treatment Options fo

Adipose tissue macrophages (ATMs) are sentinel cells that respond to microenvironmental cues. In response to chronic energy imbalance in obesity, ATMs accumulate in adipose tissue and undergo polariz

DR. SULAIMAN MARAFIE Meet the scientists behind DDI’s research DR. SULAIMAN MARAFIE graduated from Kuwait University with a bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology and went on to pursue his

The Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Department at DDI published an article that investigated the effects of increased toxicity caused by palmitic acid (PA) on insulin regulation. PA, a type of f

The International Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) is an independent and external scientific advisory board that is appointed by KFAS to strengthen internal research strategies and management capabil

DR. FAWAZ ALZAID Meet the scientists behind DDI’s research DR. FAWAZ ALZAID has a PhD in Human Nutrition from King’s College London, where his studies were focused on glucose intestinal tr

This study was a collaboration between Sorbonne Université and the Public Hospitals of Paris (Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP). It investigated the characteristics of immune cells in h

This new department is led by Dr. Fawaz Alzaid. In this segment, we highlight the future plan for the Bioenergetics Department at DDI. Energy imbalance affects the body’s metabolism in various way