In support of Kuwait University’s societal role in promoting public health awareness, the Community Service and Continuing Education Center at Kuwait University—represented by the Department of Research, Studies, and Community Awareness—and in cooperation with Dasman Diabetes Institute, organized an awareness event on the occasion of World Diabetes Day. The event featured an educational lecture titled "With Knowledge We Face Diabetes, and With Willpower We Prevail" on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, at Sabah Al-Salem University City. The initiative aimed to enhance awareness on diabetes and improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment approaches. The event was attended by Acting Director of the Community Service and Continuing Education Center, Ms. Etimad Al-Kandari, Senior Specialist – Diabetes Educator at Dasman Diabetes Institute, Ms. Naeema Ali Al-Qabandi, along with several academic and administrative staff members from Kuwait University, with the participation of various entities from both the public and private sectors.

At the outset, the Acting Director of the Community Service and Continuing Education Center, Ms. Etimad Al-Kandari, emphasized that celebrating World Diabetes Day—an occasion marked annually worldwide—aims to raise awareness about the disease and curb its spread. She noted that diabetes is no longer an individual health concern but a societal issue that requires collective cooperation with state institutions to promote a culture of health and reinforce a preventive lifestyle. She highlighted that early detection, proper

nutrition, and physical activity are among the most important factors in reducing the prevalence of the disease. Al-Kandari pointed out that this awareness event, organized on World Diabetes Day, reflects the role and responsibility of all relevant institutions in spreading knowledge among all segments of society and fostering health awareness across the community.

For her part, Senior Specialist – Diabetes Educator at Dasman Diabetes Institute, Ms. Naeema Ali Al-Qabandi, presented a visual slideshow explaining the historical development of the understanding of diabetes, noting that the concept of diabetes in ancient times was fundamentally different from what it is today.

Al-Qabandi addressed the causes of diabetes and methods of prevention, stressing that it has become a risk factor to many other diseases, necessitating adherence to a balanced diet and regular physical activity—especially with the rising rate of diabetes among children. She also outlined the signs of high blood sugar and the differences between its types.

Following the lecture, a Q&A session was held, allowing attendees to raise questions about the disease, its complications, and prevention methods.

On the sidelines of the event, a health awareness exhibition was organized with the participation of various public and private sector entities, aiming to promote awareness and enhance health knowledge among all groups.

At the conclusion of the event, the Community Service and Continuing Education Center honored Ms. Naeema Ali Al-Qabandi, Senior Specialist – Diabetes Educator at Dasman Diabetes Institute, in recognition of her educational role and valuable contribution. Supporting entities were also honored for their efforts in ensuring the success of the event.