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Daman hosts seminar on diabetes

July 20th, 2011

From Khaleej Times Online

17 July 2011

ABU DHABI - The National Health Insurance Company- Daman -hosted a seminar on Saturday to support patients with diabetes as they prepare for Ramadan.

Held under the organisation’s innovative Disease Management Program, the event was hosted by Dr. Alfons Grabosch, Daman’s Health Support Manager along with his team of dedicated health coaches and educators, who shared expert advice on maintaining healthy eating habits during the holy month.


Event participants also had the opportunity to take part in guided diabetes Conversation Maps - a learning tool to help diabetics internalize their disease in an interactive verbal and visual experience.

Commenting on the success of the event, Dr. Grabosch said: “We are delighted with the turnout this evening and are pleased to see so many people taking an interest in their health, especially as we prepare for Ramadan. These workshops are an excellent platform to reach out to those in need, and what better time to do so than as we prepare for the Holy Month.”

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