Doha, December 21 (QNA) – Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), launched yesterday its 23rd annual Al Bawasil International Camp for children with diabetes.
Al Bawasil International Camp annually creates an educational, safe, and fun environment for children living with diabetes from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to connect and share their experiences, whilst also offering training and practical advice for them.
Over 50 boys and girls, aged 7-11, attended the camp, which is the largest of its kind organized in the region.
Educational elements of the camp include workshops that deal with diabetes and its management, such as insulin injections, insulin pumps, Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose, carb counting, and a session about a day in my life with diabetes. Additionally, the camp incorporates simple sports activities with entertainment programs.
Executive Director of Qatar Diabetes Association Dr. Abdullah Al Hamaq said, “We aim to help the children lead a healthy lifestyle and cope with diabetes by fostering their knowledge of diabetes and building confidence in managing the condition so they can enjoy a normal and productive life”.
“It should be noted that Qatar Diabetes association launched the first-ever Al Bawasil camp in 1999, at the time, it only catered to children within Qatar. In 2009, we opened it up to the Gulf countries, and our first international delegation attended in 2013 when the International Diabetes Federation considered it a global camp that can welcome children from all over the world.” Dr. Al Hamaq added.
The camp is run by a team of professional committees that include Medical, Nutrition, Activities & Programs, Media & Marketing, and Organizing.
(QNA)