‘My Clinic’ and Friends of Patients Association hold diabetes awareness event in Riyadh

My Clinic, in partnership with the Friends of Patients Association, organized an awareness event to mark World Diabetes Day at Centro Olaya Hotel in Riyadh. The event featured Professor Mohammed Batis, Medical Director of My Clinic, Professor and Consultant of Diabetes and Chronic Diseases at King Saud University’s College of Medicine, and Chair of the Scientific Committee for the Diabetes Fellowship Program at the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. The initiative aimed to raise health awareness, promote prevention, and empower patients to manage diabetes and reduce its complications.

The event included a panel discussion where Professor Batis provided medical information and guidance on diabetes, highlighting its main symptoms, associated risk factors, and the importance of early detection and regular medical follow-up. He also reviewed healthy practices that help patients control blood sugar levels and improve their quality of life.

During the event, Dexcom blood glucose monitoring devices were distributed, underscoring the importance of utilizing modern technology for disease management. These devices enable diabetes patients to continuously monitor their blood sugar, helping them better understand their health and make informed daily decisions in collaboration with their healthcare team.

The event emphasized the need to move beyond simply knowing about diabetes to understanding how to manage it. It highlighted that health education is essential for preventing complications, and that providing patients with reliable medical information empowers them to make better health decisions in their daily lives.

This initiative was organized to raise community awareness about diabetes, one of the most significant chronic health challenges, and to encourage collaboration between healthcare providers and community organizations to enhance prevention, early diagnosis, and healthy living with the disease.

The partnership between My Clinic and the Friends of Patients Association demonstrates the importance of community collaborations in delivering medical knowledge directly and interactively, allowing patients to ask questions and benefit from expert medical advice.

This initiative reflects My Clinic’s commitment to promoting health awareness and preventive care, in line with Saudi Arabia’s health transformation goals and Vision 2030, which aim to build a healthier, more informed society and improve quality of life.