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Consultant helps launch new diabetes report

Story posted/last updated: 28 October 2014

A new report published by the South Asian Health Foundation (SAHF) highlights that misunderstanding of diabetes in the South Asian community can be addressed by culturally appropriate education programmes.

The report shows how initial assumptions and fears about the condition can be challenged by tailored community engagement events featuring debate and ‘Meethi Baatein’ (Sweet Talk), a short film on the risk factors of type 2 diabetes.

The report was launched in the House of Lords by the Secretary of State Health Jeremy Hunt, who praised the efforts of SAHF in raising the awareness among the community about diabetes. more...

Prof. Hanif recently attended the World Diabetes Congress 2013 at Melbourne, Australia... more...