The Biomedical research Group (BMRG) of BIRDEM (the central institute of the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh), mainly in collaboration with the Research Department of Human Nutrition of The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen, Denmark, have generated considerable volume of data on chemical, biological and sociocultural aspects of nutrition, as relevant to Bangladeshi race and society, with particular focus on diabetes and other disorders related to metabolic syndrome. The main goal of the present project is to translate the research findings (as well as reliable findings from other sources) to promotional tools and strategies for improving the nutritional knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of the population in general and of the diabetic population in particular. These promotional activities will be further enriched and expanded (through a Promotional Team) by continued generation of new data with the ongoing focused activities of BMRG (a Chemical-Biological Team and a Sociocultural Team will work on relevant areas). The project will be implemented under the umbrella of the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh and pilot studies, aimed to assess the impact of the project, will be done within the Health Care Development Project of DAB. As its outcome, the project is expected to create a significant impact an KAP of lay people, professional and policy makers in various aspects of nutrition.
Projects
Tranning programs for Diabetic Patients
Tranning programs for Nutritionists
Tranning programs for Health Educators/Nurse
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About WDF
Sustainable care in developing countries
The World Diabetes Foundation is dedicated to supporting prevention and treatment of diabetes in developing countries. We focus on the following areas:
Awareness of diabetes
Prevention of diabetes and its complications
Education and training of patients and health care professionals
Improvement of access to essential medicines in diabetes
Enhancement of detection, treatment and monitoring of diabetes
We act as a catalyst to build relations among different stakeholders such as governments, diabetes organisations, hospitals and authorities to ensure continued existence of our initiatives after the completion of the World Diabetes Foundation funded projects
Programs Running
The World Diabetes Foundation has funded 119 projects to date focusing on diabetes awareness, education and capacity building at local, regional and global levels.
The total portfolio amounts to USD 108.5 million of which USD 35.5 million are donated by the Foundation.
