Taibah University to Organize Awareness Exhibition on World Diabetes Day

Taibah University in Madinah will organize an awareness exhibition on Sunday and Monday to mark World Diabetes Day, under a theme emphasizing the importance of early action to combat diabetes. The exhibition aims to raise awareness of diabetes, highlight the importance of early detection and prevention, and promote healthy practices that help reduce its risks.

 The exhibition will offer a range of medical and awareness services, including glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and random blood glucose tests, retinal examinations for patients with diabetes, and weight and body mass index (BMI) measurements. It will also provide specialized medical consultations, nutritional and treatment advice, and information on the importance of medical examinations and laboratory tests in monitoring health conditions and identifying risk factors early.

 World Diabetes Day is observed annually on November 14 to raise awareness of diabetes, strengthen prevention efforts, and improve care for people living with the disease.

 The exhibition is part of Taibah University's efforts to promote health awareness, emphasize prevention and early detection, and encourage community members to adopt healthy lifestyles that help prevent diabetes and its complications.