Qatar's new plan to tackle diabetes 'epidemic'
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Minister of health announces initiative to set up centre of medical excellence.
First UAE diabetes centre for children opens
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Education initiative aims to help children and families in managing illness on daily basis.
Action call as report highlights $2.7bn diabetes bill
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Research by health insurance giant reveals huge cost, urges action to tackle disease.
UAE prepares for World Diabetes Day
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UAE health campaigners in bid to boost awareness of diabetes, lower high incidence rates.
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Which statement best describes the situation relating to diabetes in the Gulf region?
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