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Conference
Youth for Peace
Eastern Club for Civilization Dialogue in collaboration with Dekweneh municipality organized an international conference entitled “Youth for Peace”. Around 30 representatives from different countries worldwide participated in this four–day conference that took place between August 8 and August 11, 2016 at the Lebanese University - Hadath Campus. Dr. Jackie Maalouf, president and founder of Dialeb, discussed the role of youth in civil society during her speech. |
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Press Conference
Ministry of Public Health Breastfeeding Campaign
On Tuesday, September 9, 2016, Dr. Jackie Maalouf attended the press conference of the breastfeeding campaign at the Ministry of Public Health. The event focused on the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and their babies. The healthcare professionals outlined the role of breastfeeding for women with diabetes in controlling their blood sugar levels and in decreasing the amount of insulin required in type 1 diabetes, as well as in preventing breastfed babies from developing type 2 diabetes later in life. |
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Featured Article
Guidelines for The Prevention of Diabetes
Ibrahim S. Salti MD, PhD, FRCPC, FACP
Professor of Medicine
Head of Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, AUBMC
A question that is often asked by patients is whether there are scientifically based measures that can effectively reduce the appearance of diabetes. The first answer is that when it comes to type 1 diabetes, all measures aimed to prevent its appearance have proven to be futile and unsuccessful. This disappointing conclusion does not come as a surprise since in general it is very difficult to predict the appearance of type 1 diabetes.
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Check out our Latest Health Tips
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#Diabetes
Insulin injections for type 1 diabetes aim to mimic the physiologic secretion of insulin, thus maintaining a better blood sugar control.
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#Diabetes
In the non-diabetic individual, insulin levels
rise to cover the carbohydrate load brought
by each meal.
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#Tips
Pears are one of the highest-fiber fruits, offering 6 g per one medium sized. |
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#Fitness
Standing instead of sitting at a desk burns
about 2 or more calories per minute and can
lead to weight loss.
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#Fitness
It is medically proven that people who do
regular physical activity have a 30% lower risk
of early death.
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FEATURED RECIPE
Farmers' Market Scrambled Eggs
Makes: 4 Servings
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