As part of their community service role and commitment to promoting health awareness and preventing chronic diseases, Ain Shams University Hospitals will organize a World Diabetes Day celebration on Monday, November 16. The event will feature a specialized medical and awareness campaign for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, aimed at the early detection of diabetes-related complications, providing a range of free medical examinations, and raising awareness of healthy diabetes management and ways to prevent complications.

The event will be held under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University; Prof. Ali El-Anwar, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the University Hospitals; and Prof. Tarek Youssef, Executive Director of Ain Shams University Hospitals, under the supervision of Prof. Hala Sweed, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service and Environmental Development.

The campaign will be organized by the Department of General Internal Medicine, headed by Prof. Said Abdel Wahab, Head of the Department, in cooperation with the Endocrinology and Diabetes Unit, headed by Prof. Salwa Sedik, Head of the Unit. A team of specialized physicians will conduct the necessary medical examinations, review patients' medical histories, and assess their health conditions to facilitate the early detection and management of any signs of complications.

The campaign will offer a comprehensive range of free medical examinations, including blood glucose testing, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) testing, blood lipid and cholesterol measurements, and peripheral nerve examinations to detect diabetic neuropathy, one of the common complications of diabetes.

The examinations will also include peripheral vascular assessments and fundus examinations for the early detection of diabetic retinopathy, using advanced medical equipment and technologies. These include a specialized device for examining peripheral nerves and an advanced retinal imaging camera, enabling comprehensive assessments of patients' health conditions and the detection of potential complications at an early stage.

As part of the campaign's awareness activities, the medical team will provide patients with specialized guidance on diabetes, the importance of adhering to prescribed treatment plans and regular medical follow-ups, maintaining an appropriate healthy diet, and adopting healthy lifestyle habits. Patients will also receive information on preventing diabetes-related complications, helping improve their quality of life and reduce the progression of complications.

This event reaffirms the commitment of Ain Shams University and its University Hospitals to strengthening their community service role, expanding the medical and awareness services provided to citizens, and promoting a culture of early detection and prevention, in support of the state's efforts to combat chronic diseases and improve the quality of healthcare.