Diabetes Awareness Session

DiaLeb held a diabetes awareness session at “Fouad Shehab Command and Staff College”, Ministry of Defense, Baabda on June 4, 2012. 

The event included an overview about DiaLeb and its activities presented by Dr. Jackie Maalouf, president of DiaLeb. It also involved a lecture presented by endocrinologist Dr. Elizabeth Abou Jaoude who talked about diabetes, diagnosis, types, and management. Mrs. Ranwa Abou Antoun, nutritionist, then explained the nutritional management of diabetes with emphasis on good nutrition habits and regular physical activity. 70 Generals from the Lebanese army as well as few Generals from Jordan, Kuwait, and KSA attended the conference.

General Ali Makki presented an appreciation award to Dr. Maalouf in recognition of DiaLeb’s work in the community.