Time of need to Save Millions Primary Prevention Presented by Dr. Kamil Salamah General Secretary Saudi Diabetes & Endocrine Association Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

According to the th Edition of IDF Diabetes Atlas for MENA Region: 1-KSA ranks No. 1 with a prevalence of 23.7% for adults (20-79) = 3.6 million diabetics. 2-KSA is the highest in the MENA Region for children with type 1 diabetes (10-14 years) with 31.4 children in 100,000. Overview

Children are our future SDEA provides education on : 1-Nutrition. 2-Health. 3-Safety. 4-Obesity. Children Health & Safety

The Four Es Approach Educate Engage Encourage Empower Children Health & Safety

1- Healthy Eating. 2-Hand washing. 3-Dental Care. 4-Museum visits. 5-Parental group sessions. 6-Developing relationships. Children Health & Safety

Sweet Smiles Club provided a two weeks educational camp covering: 1-Health and nutrition. 2-Insulin. 3-Exercise. 4-Dental care. 5-Diabetes emergencies. 6-Educational games and quizzes. Sweet Smiles Club

Sweet Smiles Membership card and privileges: 1-Reduced prices for special requirements. 2-Webpage with educational tips and interactive stories. Sweet Smiles Club

SDEA established a Womens Health Committee. Programs include: 1-Weight management. 2-Healthy shopping. 3-Healthy cooking. 4-Osteoporosis. 5-Diabetes prevention. Women Health and Safety

The Womens Forum Provides lectures and exhibitions which cover Diabetes, Obesity, Healthy nutrition, Skin care, Bone integrity, Mental health and Breast cancer. Women Health and Safety

1-Educate the Educators sessions. 2-Students Rights booklets. 3-Diabetic ID Cards. 4-Glucometers and supplies. 5-Worked with canteens on healthy foods. The Elementary Schools Project

SDEA conducted various educational activities for diabetics and the community at large: 1-Exercise Tips. 2-Avoiding dehydration. 3-Prevent hyper/hypoglycemia. 4-Avoid food waste. 5-Healthy eating. Fasting Ramadan

SDEA website(in both English and Arabic) provides information on: 1-Diabetic cultural dishes. 2-Campaigns to teach the importance of safe and healthy fasting. Fasting Ramadan

SDEA developed Hajj and Diabetes Guidelines provided to: 1-The Ministry of Hajj. 2-The Ministry of Health. 3-The Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Hajj and Diabetes

SDEA capitalizes on the use of media to support needs of diabetics: 1-TV, radio, interviews, interactive dialogue sessions, newsletters, magazines, and demonstrations. 2-SDEA website: educational contents for children, adults, and retirees. Media and Publications

The Outreach Programs (Mobile Unit) provides: 1-Screening for Diabetes & Obesity. 2-Enrollment in prevention programs. 3-Scheduled for schools, colleges, companies, sports clubs, and remote villages. Mobile Unit

SDEA sponsored a symposium November 12, 2013 titled: Pediatric Care-Protect Our Future Scientific Conferences

SDEA has launched an Obesity Prevention Program 1- Conducted at schools, universities, and the public month duration. 3- Lifestyle modification. 4- Diabetic Prevention Plan. Diabetes Prevention

Outcome targets: 1-Reduction in body weight by 10%. 2-Reduction in HbgA1C by 1.5 %. 3-Reduction in BP by (7 mm). 4-Improved work productivity by reducing sick time by 20% for the high risk individuals. Diabetes Prevention

A-Diabetes Cook Book which includes: 1-50 healthy recipes. 2-Cultural foods (Low in calories and fat). B-Developed an Educational Program for Cooks in various sectors. Diabetes Prevention

SDEAs activities are part of its mission. Steps needed: 1-Curb the hemorrhaging of the budget of the Ministry of Health. * Over 30 Billion SR were spent in 2011 on Diabetics alone (total budget 70 Billion SR)!!!!! 2-Reinvest these sums in appropriate programs, leading to a healthier society. Conclusion

The status quo is not an option

Thank You