Primary prevention of diabetes, Bangladesh

Area Partner Project responsible Duration Project budget WDF contribution Project number

Bangladesh Diabetes Association of Bangladesh (DAB) Dr. T. Ahmed January 2007 - April 2009 EUR 466,300 EUR 300,000 WDF06-193

Objective

The project aims to define and pilot strategies for lifestyle intervention in the primary prevention of diabetes in Bangladesh and to develop guidelines for a long term National Diabetes Prevention Programme.

Expected impact

• Development of guidelines for a long-term National Diabetes Prevention Programme
• 4 million patients and relatives reached through campaigns and group programmes
• 1,200 doctors trained in educating people about diabetes
• Community counsellors in all regions of Bangladesh trained in diabetes through group programmes.

Results to date

• Staff has been recruited and office developed
• Information material has been developed including contribution to a diabetes guide book and messages for community doctors and religious leaders
  

Additional information on the project can be found here.

This page was last updated 7-4-2008 by sfh.wdf