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As part of Ain Shams University’s commitment to promoting health awareness and serving the community, the Faculty of Medicine organized events to raise awareness about World Diabetes Day, which falls on November 14, under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El Abedeen, President of the University, Prof. Ali El Anwar, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the Board of Directors of University Hospitals, Prof. Tarek Youssef, Executive Director of University Hospitals, Prof. Hala Sweid, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Prof. Salwa Sadiq, Head of the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes at the Faculty of Medicine, at Ain Shams University.

The activities included the implementation of an extensive medical campaign that included the detection and comprehensive examination of diabetic patients in the diabetes outpatient clinics at Ain Shams University Hospital. The campaign included measuring pulse, blood pressure, temperature, body mass index to diagnose obesity, blood glucose level, glycosylated hemoglobin, examination of the fundus of the eye, accurate examination of arteries by means of the Doppler device, examination of peripheral nerves by means of a neuropathy measurement device, examination of kidney function and protein in urine to diagnose diabetic nephropathy, and measurement of triglycerides and cholesterol by taking a blood sample.

In addition to providing free samples of medications for diabetes and nerve inflammation, as well as for patients diagnosed with peripheral circulatory insufficiency, the faculty also conducted necessary tests for staff members in its various departments and university hospitals.

Furthermore, free periodic checkups were offered to members of the public who do not have diabetes, promoting a culture of early detection and prevention, based on the belief that health begins with a small step of awareness.

The activities included a comprehensive medical camp for measuring blood sugar and HbA1c levels, and identifying new cases of pre-existing conditions among staff, employees, and students. This initiative is part of the university's ongoing efforts to support public health and raise awareness about the risks of diabetes and how to prevent it.

A group of physicians from the faculty participated in the activities, including Dr. Ola Shaheen, Dr. Sarah Wael, Dr. Nada Sherif, Dr. Aya Madbouly, Dr. Omnia Refaat, and Dr. Islam Nasser, as well as teaching assistants.