Boston Diabetes And Endocrine Center, Al Bada'a

Boston Diabetes and Endocrine Center opened its doors in June 2012 to address the growing diabetes epidemic.Diabetes is among the most common health conditions in the United Arab Emirates today. About 18.9 percent Emiratis have diabetes and many of these people have yet to be diagnosed. In Dubai alone, nearly one in five adults have diabetes and it is among the top causes of death.For early detection of diabetes and screening of healthy individuals Boston Diabetes and Endocrine Center plans to support research on diabetes in the UAE.