The Capital laces up to WALK UAE 2007 ‘START WALKING. PREVENT DIABETES.’ Daman partners with ICLDC and Emirates Foundation, with the support of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority
November 2007
Thousands of UAE residents are expected to put on their walking shoes to combat a five kilometre walkathon route along Abu Dhabi cornice as the nation continues to unite in the fight against diabetes (Friday November 23).

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Imperial College London Diabetes Centre Joins the World Diabetes Day Monument Challenge “Light up the skyline!”
November 14, 2007
UAE joins in World Diabetes day Monument Challenge “Light up the skyline” on the first UN observed World Diabetes day 2007. Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC) building in Abu Dhabi is lit up in blue, the color for diabetes selected by IDF, to support the day long worldwide campaign.

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ICLDC warns of negative impact of diabetes on the UAE if measures not taken
November 12, 2007
In the wake of newly-released data from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) indicating an alarming increase in the number of people with diabetes in the UAE, Dr Maha Taysir Barakat, Endocrinologist and Medical & Research Director at Abu Dhabi’s Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC) warns of the impact on the nation from diabetes and its complications.

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THE UAE UNITES FOR DIABETES The nation’s leading healthcare drivers join hands with United Nations - Emirates Foundation, ICLDC, HAAD, Ministry of Health
November 8, 2007
As the global media spotlight prepares to shine on diabetes [World Diabetes Day (WDD), 14 November 2007], four of the nation’s leading voices in healthcare have pulled together in support of the United Nations’ Unite for Diabetes’ campaign.

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Daman partners with ICLDC and Emirates Foundation with the support of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority to launch WALK UAE 2007 ‘START WALKING. PREVENT DIABETES.’
October 2007
Abu Dhabi’s Imperial College Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), in partnership with Emirates Foundation, has joined hands with the National Health Insurance Company – Daman, to stage a mass walkathon in the capital on November 23 2007, 3.00 pm start. Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has also pledged its support.

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You are what you read Packaging and labels are there to impart important information, says ICLDC
October 2007
On-going improvement in the labeling and packaging of groceries has helped ease the often-daunting process of personal diet management, according to a leading official at Abu Dhabi’s Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC).

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