Diabetes Awareness Session by BMS

Dubai, UAE.

As a part of the 50 glorious years celebration of the group, The Bridgeway Medical Systems (BMS) conducted an online Diabetes Awareness Session as a Q1 unit initiative. The session aimed to create Awareness of Diabetes among the employees and their families of the group. Mr. Ashraf Thayyil, CEO of BMS gave the opening address to the session.

Dr. Maktoum Azeez, a Consultant Family Physician at Primary Health Care Corporation, Qatar was the speaker of the session. Dr Maktoum is a well-established person in the healthcare industry with incomparable dedication, a wealth of knowledge, and experience in the same field. Dr. Maktoum spoke about the risk of developing diabetes, complications of diabetes, Ramadan fasting, Insulin dose during Ramadan (long-acting insulin – short-acting insulin), the food you may wish to avoid during Ramadan, Glycemic index food list, etc. His expertise, passion, and dedication to spreading awareness about diabetes have inspired everyone to take proactive steps towards better health and well-being. The session was highly informative and educative which ended with a very active Q&A discussion.