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RAK Hospital Empowers Community in Fight Against Diabetes with Informative Webinar on Renal Health

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RAK Hospital Empowers Community in Fight Against Diabetes with Informative Webinar on Renal Health

30-40% of diabetics eventually develop diabetic kidney disease

Diet plays a significant role in managing diabetic kidney disease. Switching to plant proteins, reducing salt and sugar intake, and controlling potassium and phosphorus intake recommended by the doctor

150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, focused on consistency rather than intensity is essential. Combining weight training, stretching, and cardio exercises such as walking, swimming, and cycling into the daily routine can make a significant difference.

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RAK Hospital Shares Expert Insights on Diabetic Retinopathy with the Community

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RAK Hospital Shares Expert Insights on Diabetic Retinopathy with the Community

Early intervention holds a remarkable 90% effectiveness rate in controlling and reversing retinopathy

  • 640 million individuals or 10% of the world population will suffer from diabetes by 2040
  • For a 10% reduction in HbA1c there is a remarkable 39% decrease in the risk of retinopathy progression
  • People living with diabetes for more than two decades have an 85% likelihood of encountering mild to severe retinopathy

October 25, 2023; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – RAK Hospital continues its unwavering commitment to educating and guiding the community on the impact of the epidemic of diabetes, addressing one of the pressing health concerns in the United Arab Emirates—Diabetic Retinopathy. In the wake of alarming global diabetes statistics, the hospital hosted a webinar as part of the RAK Diabetes Challenge, offering a deep dive into the risks, prevention, and treatments for this vision-threatening condition.

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