Established in 2006 under the patronage of His Highness the Amir of the State of Kuwait, Dasman Diabetes Institute is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to combating the diabetes epidemic in Kuwait and the region. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates clinical care with cutting-edge research to deliver world-class outcomes.
Learn More About DDITaking findings from the lab to the patient and back to improve Kuwait's health outcomes.
Application of genomics technologies for understanding diabetes risk genes tailored to the Kuwaiti population.
Understanding immune mechanisms in diabetes and metabolic diseases at a cellular level.
Investigating cellular energy metabolism and its fundamental role in diabetes development.
Bridging laboratory discoveries with direct clinical applications for effective patient care.
Highlights from our latest milestones, research breakthroughs, and community achievements.
DDI hosted the 2nd International Dasman Diabetes Summit (IDDS) on Advanced Diabetes Care in 2026. The highly anticipated event took place at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Kuwait from January 8th to 10th.
Read More →We are proud to celebrate Dr. Fatemah Bahman from Dasman Diabetes Institute for being selected among this year's honored Arab women in the L'Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Program.
Read More →DDI, and as part of the KFAS Science Month series of events, organized its annual World Diabetes Day for the 19th consecutive year. The event, held on November 13, 2025, at Avenues Mall, provided a dynamic platform for visitors. DDI's building was lit in blue.
Read More →A team of researchers from the DDI, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, has obtained a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the development of a new test to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Read More →DDI won the Best Health Application Award in the State of Kuwait for the DasmanSwitch application during the 12th Arab Media Forum. DasmanSwitch was designed to increase health awareness and provide accessible health information for everyone.
Read More →Our integrated clinical services provide individualized treatment plans through a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
In collaboration with the KFAS Science Bus, DDI's Diabetes Mobile Clinic visited Munira Othman AlSaeed Middle School for Girls as part of the Institute's ongoing health awareness program.
Read MoreTune into KTV1 Good Evening Kuwait at 6:00 p.m. for an interview with Naeema Alqabandi. During her interview, Naeema will discuss the mobile clinic and other DDI community outreach initiatives.
Read MoreStay Tuned to KTV1 Channel 1 for a podcast interview at 2 p.m. with Dr. Noura Abdulaziz Al-Mansour, a researcher at the DDI. Dr. Noura will discuss the relationship between diabetes and related conditions.
Read MoreTune in to KTV1 News Channel at 8pm for an interview with Naeema Alqabandi. In this interview, Naeema will talk about the importance of health education in preventing diabetes.
Read MoreDDI concluded its three-day workshop titled 'The Prevention and Management of Diabetic Foot Complications' held January 11–13, 2026 at DDI's premises.
Read MoreThe Dasman Diabetes Institute, established by KFAS, successfully concluded the Second Dasman International Diabetes Summit on Advanced Diabetes Care, held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Kuwait.
Read MoreDiabetes is a chronic health condition that is characterized by high blood glucose levels.
Learn MoreDDI aims to provide education and training to patients, caregivers, undergraduates, graduates, and medical professionals.
Explore ProgramsEducation is at the core of our mission. We provide extensive training for healthcare professionals and structured educational programs for patients, including our WICKED program tailored for adolescents with Type 1 diabetes.
Explore ProgramsWe have been delivering the prestigious Dose Adjustments for Normal Eating (DAFNE) structured education program since 2009.
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