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RAK Hospital Hosts Insightful Webinar on Diabetes and Kidney Health, Urges Early Screening to Prevent Diabetic Nephropathy

November 7, 2024 – Ras Al Khaimah: As part of its ongoing RAK Diabetes Challenge community initiative, RAK Hospital held an insightful Diabeat Webinar on the link between diabetes and kidney disease, shedding light on the prevention and management of Diabetic Nephropathy. Led by Dr. Ajinkya Patil, Specialist Nephrology at RAK Hospital, the session provided valuable information on how diabetes affects the kidneys and the importance of early screening to mitigate long-term complications.

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RAK Hospital Educates UAE Residents on Heart Health Risks Tied to Diabetes in Ongoing Diabetes Challenge 2024

Doctor reveals the ABCDEF Formula for Managing Diabetes and Heart Health

Silent Angina in Diabetics places them at a higher risk of fatality in Heart Attack & Strokes.

October 29, 2024; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – RAK Hospital has continued its pioneering efforts in diabetes education and health promotion through the RAK Diabetes Challenge 2024, with a powerful new session on “Diabetes and Heart Health” led by Dr. Tarek Jarkas, Consultant, Interventional Cardiologist at RAK Hospital. Dr. Tarek provided critical insights into how diabetes accelerates heart disease risk, underscoring the necessity for preventive strategies to reduce cardiovascular complications in diabetic patients.

Dr. Tarek Jarkas, Consultant, Interventional Cardiologist at RAK Hospital

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50% Type 2 Diabetics Face Eye-Related Issues Due to Prolonged Elevated Blood Sugar Levels

RAK Hospital’s insightful webinar on ‘Eye Care in Diabetes’ outlines critical risk factors, treatment options and importance of proactive eye health management for Diabetics

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – October 15, 2024 – RAK Hospital successfully conducted its latest Diabeat session focusing on the crucial topic of “Eye Care in Diabetes,” as part of the ongoing RAK Diabetes Challenge Initiative 2024. The informative session featured Specialist Ophthalmologist Dr. Munaf Al Hamada, who shared valuable insights into the significant link between diabetes and various eye ailments that can lead to vision loss.

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Stress, Sleep, and Sugar: RAK Hospital Unveils the Hidden Connections in Diabetes Management

Stress triggers the release of adrenaline leading to elevated blood sugar levels

Poor sleep patterns, common among diabetics, can lead to irritability, sluggishness, hypertension, and difficulty managing blood sugar levels.

2 October 2024; Ras Al Khaimah, UAERAK Hospital as part of its RAK Diabetes Challenge 2024 initiative hosted an enlightening session of its Diabeat webinar series, featuring Prof. Adrian Kennedy, Chief Wellness Officer at the hospital. The webinar delved into the critical connection between stress and diabetes, emphasizing the various stressors that can significantly impact blood sugar levels and overall health.

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RAK Hospital Trains Hundreds to Respond in Cardiac Emergencies

9 in 10 Cardiac Arrest Victims Outside Hospitals Don’t Survive—Immediate CPR Can Double or Triple Their Chances

September 30, 2024, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE — In a significant initiative commemorating World Heart Day, RAK Hospital has successfully trained and educated hundreds of community members, empowering them with vital skills and knowledge necessary to act as first responders in cardiac emergencies. With statistics indicating that 9 in 10 people who experience a cardiac arrest outside a hospital die, this initiative underscores the critical importance of immediate CPR, which can double or triple chances of survival.

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