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Diabetes results in loss of 40,000 limbs every year
26-Feb-2013
Dawn News
While about 40,000 legs are lost as a consequence of diabetes annually in the country, which is home to about 7.1 million diabetics and 400,000 people with foot ulcers, research suggests that cases of amputation of lower limbs are linked to high mortality as renal and cardiovascular functions are also compromised in diabetics, said health experts at a symposium on Tuesday Details

Tenth issue of the Journal of Diabetology is published online
26-Feb-2013
Karachi
Editorial Office of Journal of Diabetology (JOD), Official Journal of Diabetes in Asia Study Group (DASG) is pleased to announce that the Tenth issue is published online and can be viewed through journal’s website:www.journalofdiabetology.org

15th Annual Diabetes Awareness Walk
07-Dec-2012
BMU
In commemoration of World Diabetes Day Baqai Institute of Diabetology has arranged 15th Diabetes Awareness Walk at Baqai Medical University, Karachi. More than 1000 people of all ages and from all walks of life including leading physicians , doctors, people with diabetes , their families, representatives from media, press and general public participated in the event . Details

15th Diabetes Awareness Walk POSTPONED
01-Dec-2012
Karachi
Due to unavoidable circumstances the DIABETES AWARNESS Walk scheduled for Sunday, December 2, 2012 has been POSTPONED

The event will now be organized on Friday, December 7, 2012 at Baqai Medical University

Ninth issue of the Journal of Diabetology is published online
30-Oct-2012
Karachi
Editorial Office of Journal of Diabetology (JOD), Official Journal of Diabetes in Asia Study Group (DASG) is pleased to announce that the Ninth issue is published online and can be viewed through journal’s website:www.journalofdiabetology.org

Eighth issue of the Journal of Diabetology is published online
30-Jun-2012
Karachi
Editorial Office of Journal of Diabetology (JOD), Official Journal of Diabetes in Asia Study Group (DASG) is pleased to announce that the Eight issue is published online and can be viewed through journal’s website:www.journalofdiabetology.org

Announcement of Bone Scanning test in BIDE Laboratory
21-Jun-2012
BIDE
Bone Scanning test started in BIDE Laboratory, Calcium, Vitamin D, Phosphorous, Al Kaline Phosphatase, P.T.H Announcement

An article “Glimepiride: evidence based facts, trends and observations (GIFTS)” has been accepted for publication in Vascular Health and Risk Management.
19-Jun-2012
Karachi
We are pleased to inform you that by the Grace of Allah one of our review article titled: “Glimepiride: evidence based facts, trends and observations (GIFTS)” has been accepted for publication in Vascular Health and Risk Management.

An article of Prof. Abdul Basit in Sunday Jang
11-Jun-2012
Karachi
We are pleased to inform you that by the Grace of Allah an article of Prof. Abdul basit has published in Daily Jang June 10,2012 Read Article

An article of Dr Zahid Miyan in Sunday Jang
10-Jun-2012
Karachi
We are pleased to inform you that by the Grace of Allah an article of Dr. Zahid Miyan has published in Daily Jang June 10,2012 Read Article

An article “Effect of intervention in subjects with high risk of Diabetes Mellitus in Pakistan” has been accepted for publication in Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism.
06-Jun-2012
Karachi
We are pleased to inform you that by the Grace of Allah one of our original article titled: “Effect of intervention in subjects with high risk of Diabetes Mellitus in Pakistan” has been accepted for publication in Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism.

Availability of Serum PTH (Parathormone) and Serum Beta HCG test facility
06-Jun-2012
BIDE
BIDE Laboratory proudly announces that Serum PTH (Parathormone) and Serum Beta HCG test facility will be available from 15th June 2012 in our own laboratory. Looking for your kind co-operation.

Centre in Karachi makes life a little less complicated for diabetics
26-May-2012
Karachi
An article in “Tribune Express” Centre in Karachi makes life a little less complicated for diabetics by Samia Malik. Read Article

Home/office sampling (Laboratory Tests) for all over Karachi
15-May-2012
BIDE
Home / office sampling (Laboratory Tests) for all over Karachi, Just call Away, at your door step with Free Report delivery. Call# 0315-8194607, 0213-668 8897, 0213-6623492, 0213-6608565. E-mail: laboratory[at]bideonline.com

Certificate course on Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
14-May-2012
BIDE
Certificate course on Gestational Diabetes Mellitus is organized by Baqai Institute of Diabetology and Endocrinology on Monday , 14th May 2012 at Lecture Hall of BIDE. Timing will be 8:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. Registration is mandatory , Please Contact to Dr.Asmat Nawaz or Mr.Sufran 021-36623172, 0333 3774651.

A letter “Characteristics and outcomes of subjects with diabetic foot ulceration” has been accepted for publication in Diabetes Care
04-May-2012
Karachi
We are pleased to inform you that by the Grace of Allah one of our letter to editor titled: “Characteristics and outcomes of subjects with diabetic foot ulceration” has been accepted for publication in Diabetes Care

An article “Risk Assessment of Pakistani Individuals for Diabetes (RAPID)” has been accepted for publication in Primary Care Diabetes
03-May-2012
Karachi
We are pleased to inform you that by the Grace of Allah one of our article titled: “Risk Assessment of Pakistani Individuals for Diabetes (RAPID)" has been accepted for publication in Primary Care Diabetes. here

An article “Circadian Gene Variants and Susceptibility to Type 2 Diabetes: A Pilot Study” has been published in PLoS ONE
02-Apr-2012
Karachi
We are pleased to inform you that by the Grace of Allah one of our original article titled: “Circadian Gene Variants and Susceptibility to Type 2 Diabetes: A Pilot Study” has been published in PLoS ONE. You can view it at journal’s website; here

Seventh issue of the Journal of Diabetology is published online
27-Feb-2012
Karachi
Editorial Office of Journal of Diabetology (JOD), Official Journal of Diabetes in Asia Study Group (DASG) is pleased to announce that the Seventh issue is published online and can be viewed through journal’s website: www.journalofdiabetology.org

A case report has been published in Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences (PJMS)
22-Feb-2012
Karachi
We are pleased to inform you that by the Grace of Allah one of our Case Report titled: "Missense mutations in the pancreatic beta-cell ATP-sensitive potassium channel Kir6.2: A case study of Pakistani patient of neonatal diabetes" has been published in Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences (PJMS) View...

Diploma in Diabetes Education - Admissions open for the March 2012 batch
20-Feb-2012
BIDE
This is an exciting career opportunity for educated

14th Annual Diabetes Awareness Walk
20-Nov-2011
Karachi
In commemoration of World Diabetes Day Baqai Institute of Diabetology has arranged 14th Diabetes Awareness Walk at Boat Basin, Karachi. More than 1000 people of all ages and from all walks of life including leading physicians , doctors, people with diabetes , their families, representatives from media, press and general public participated in the event . Details

“Extended OPD Hours” 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
19-Jun-2011
BIDE
Due to continuous requests of our patients’. We are pleased to inform that OPD time has been extended till 8:00 pm Starting from Monday 5th September 2011. Please contact of Diabetology & Endocrinology 36623492, 36608565, 36688897, 0333-211178

An article has been accepted for publication in Journal of Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders
19-Jan-2011
Karachi
We are pleased to inform you that by the Grace of Allah one of our original article titled: “Is There Any Association of Serum High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein with Various Risk Factors for Metabolic Syndrome in a Healthy Adult Population of Karachi, Pakistan?” has been published in Journal of Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders You can view it at journal’s website www.liebertonline.com

Sixth issue of the Journal of Diabetology is published online
06-Jan-2012
BIDE
Editorial Office of Journal of Diabetology (JOD), Official Journal of Diabetes in Asia Study Group (DASG) is pleased to announce that the Sixth issue is published online and can be viewed through journal’s website www.journalofdiabetology.org

Online Workshop on Insulin A-Z - January 07, 2012
07-Jan-2012
BIDE
BIDE has arranged a full day online workshop on Insulin A-Z for health care professionals on January 07 ,2012. The session will be Conducted by Prof. Abdul Basit/Dr. Musarrat, Rabia Abdul Rehman, Erum Ghafoor and Muhammad Qasim. Contact for registration to Mr. Muhammad Qasim Khan ,021-36623172,0333-224-6818. (Read Details)

Two days Diabetes Education Course
11-Jan-2011
Karachi
Baqai Institute of Diabetology and Endocrinology (BIDE), arranging 2 days Diabetes Education Course at R.L.A.K. College of Home Economics , Karachi on 31st Oct.-1st Nov., 2011. For further information (Read Details)

Announcement-14th Annual Diabetes Awareness Walk
20-Nov-2011
Karachi
14th Diabetes Awareness Walk will be held at Boat Basin Clifton Karachi, Sunday, November 20, 2011 beginning at 09:00a.m. Individuals from the community, employees, and their families are encouraged to participate. The family-oriented walk is designed to promote awareness of Diabetes education and prevention.

Fifth issue of the Journal of Diabetology is published online
05-May-2011
BIDE
Editorial Office of Journal of Diabetology (JOD), Official Journal of Diabetes in Asia Study Group (DASG) is pleased to announce that the Fifth issue is published online and can be viewed through journal’s website: www.journalofdiabetology.org

An article “Ethnic differences in metabolic syndrome among South Asians of Pakistan” has been published in Pakistan Journal of Medicinal Sciences (PJMS)
11-May-2011
BIDE
We are pleased to inform you that by the Grace of Allah one of our original article titled: “Ethnic differences in metabolic syndrome among South Asians of Pakistan” has been published in Pakistan Journal of Medicinal Sciences (PJMS). You can view it at journal’s website; here

Baqai Institute of Diabetology and Endocrinology (BIDE) was awarded second prize at 6th International Symposium on Diabetic Foot (ISDF), 2011.
11-May-2011
Netherlands
We are pleased to inform you that by the Grace of Allah, one of our Poster presented by Dr. Zahid Miyan at 6th International Symposium on Diabetic Foot (ISDF), from May 11 – 14, 2011, held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, was awarded second prize among more than 200 posters from more than 80 countries. more..

An article has been accepted for publication in Pakistan Journal of Medicial Sciences (PJMS)
03-Mar-2012
BIDE
We are pleased to inform you that by the Grace of Allah one of our original article titled: “Ethnic differences in metabolic syndrome among South Asians of Pakistan” has been accepted for publication in Pakistan Journal of Medicial Sciences (PJMS)

Fourthh issue of the Journal of Diabetology is published online
02-Feb-2011
Karachi
Editorial Office of Journal of Diabetology (JOD), Official Journal of Diabetes in Asia Study Group (DASG) is pleased to announce that the fourth issue is published online and can be viewed through journal’s website: www.journalofdiabetology.org

An article has been accepted for publication in Journal of Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders
01-Jan-2011
Karachi
We are pleased to inform you that by the Grace of Allah one of our original article titled: “Is there any association of serum high sensitivity C-reactive protein with various risk factors for Metabolic Syndrome in healthy adult population of Karachi, Pakistan” has been accepted for publication in Journal of Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders.

Workshop on Latest Tool of Diabetes Education
12-Mar-2011
BIDE
BIDE has arranged a full day workshop on Latest tool of diabetes education “Conversation Map Tools” for health care professionals on March 12 ,2011. This tool is about discussion based Diabetes education, introduced by International Diabetes Federation. The session will be Conducted by Ms. Erum Ghafoor , Expert Trainer from IDF Centre of Education for MENA Region. She has been trained in Denmark and Spain for Conversation Map Tool .Contact for registration to Dr. M.Z.I.Abbasi ,021-36623172,0333-224-6818.

Third issue of the Journal of Diabetology is published online
07-Jan-2010
BIDE
Editorial Office of Journal of Diabetology (JOD), Official Journal of Diabetes in Asia Study Group (DASG) is pleased to announce that the first issue is published online and can be viewed through journal’s website: www.journalofdiabetology.org

First online diploma in Diabetology
06-May-2010
BIDE
First online diploma in Diabetology will be started in January 2011. Initially the students from all over Pakistan will be offered admission in online Diploma Course except from Karachi and Hyderabad.

Diploma in Diabetes Education - totally free of cost. Admissions open for the June 2010 batch
22-May-2010
BIDE
This is an exciting career opportunity for educated youngsters to become a qualified Diabetes Educator by Studying, free of cost for, "Diploma in Diabetes Education" awarded by BAQAI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY.

Three Days CME on Diabetes 8th, 10th – 11th, November 2010
08-Nov-2010
Karachi
A three day CME on Diabetes was conducted at BIDE under the auspices of National Diabetes & Diabetic Foot Programme – Pakistan it was the 18th CME of the series. Lectures & Workshops on various Aspects of diabetes management were conducted. More than 40 participants were benefited form CME

Roadside Session of Conversation Map on World Diabetes Day
14-Nov-2010
Karachi
Offside session of Conversation Map tool was conducted by Ms. Erum Ghafoor, Expert trainer of conversation map tool, at the occasion of 13th Diabetes Awareness Walk held at Boat Basin, Karachi. Besides the participants of Walk the other people of nearby locality were benefitted by this effective tool of Diabetes Education. The Visitors appreciated the effort and exhibited their interest in the Maps. Most of them have got enrolled for the complete training program at the Institute.

13th Annual Diabetes Walk
14-Nov-2010
Karachi
In commemoration of World Diabetes Day Baqai Institute of Diabetology has arranged 13th Diabetes Awareness Walk at Boat Basin, Karachi. More than 1500 people of all ages and from all walks of life including leading physicians , doctors, people with diabetes , their families, representatives from media, press and general public participated in the event .

Workshop on Insulin and Ramadan management
07-Aug-2010
Karachi
With the group effort of PharmEvo and National Association of Diabetes Educators of Pakistan (NADEP) an insulin workshop held at Lasania Restaurant on August 7, 2010 Dr. Ahmed Salman & Mrs.Rabia Abdul Rehman had highlighted diet, exercise, and oral medication and Insulin dose adjustment during Ramadan.

First, second and third satellite sessions of Conversations map tool
20-Aug-2010
Karachi
First peripheral satellite session of conversations map tool was conducted by Ms.Erum Ghafoor (IDF Expert trainer of Conversations map tool) at Al-khidmat hospital new Karachi on August 20, 2010. She had explained what diabetes is and how it works with help of first conversation map “how diabetes works”.

Public awareness program & diabetes Screening Camp
11-Aug-2010
Karachi
A Public awareness program & diabetes screening camp was held at Samia General Hospital, Gulshan-e-Hadeed on August 11, 2010 with the collaboration of BIDE-IDF center of Education and Rotary Club.

Pakistan Endocrine Society (PES) Clinical Meeting held at BIDE
27-May-2010
BIDE
The Clinical meeting of Pakistan Endocrine Society was held on Thursday May 27, 2010 at Baqai Institute of Diabetology and Endocrinology - IDF Centre of Education.

BIDE-IDF Centre of Education participated in Expert Training for the Conversation Maps at Copenhagen
25-May-2010
Karachi
Ms. Erum Ghafoor, Diabetes Educator at BIDE-IDF Centre of Education represented the Institute successfully on International platform of Expert Trainers Training for the Conversation Maps at Copenhagen. She was awarded the Certificates on completion of Level 1 and Level 2 Expert Trainers Training.

BIDE-WDF Project team conducts course on diabetic foot-care at Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar
22-May-2010
Peshawer
One of the objectives of National Diabetes and Diabetic foot Program- Pakistan, launched jointly by Baqai Institute of Diabetology & Endocrinology and World Diabetes Foundation, is to improve the status of diabetic foot care in Pakistan, through training and continued medical education of the doctors and the medical professionals.

BIDE-WDF Project team conducts Children Health Awareness Programme at "The Educators" School, North Nazimabad Campus III
22-May-2010
Karachi
It is a matter of great concern that Type 2 diabetes, once considered to be a disease of middle aged, is now being seen in children and young adolescent. Physical inactivity, and unhealthy eating habits leading to overweight and obesity are the main reasons for this awful situation. Local data shows that 9.8% of children between the age of 8 and 10 years are overweight and 4.3% are obese. Preventing obesity is far easier than treating it. Parent and children health-education and awareness is one of the best ways to prevent obesity in children.

Diploma in Diabetes Education - totally free of cost. Admissions open for the June 2010 batch
22-May-2010
BIDE
This is an exciting career opportunity for educated youngsters to become a qualified Diabetes Educator by Studying, free of cost for, "Diploma in Diabetes Education" awarded by BAQAI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY.

An association of Diabetes Educators has been established in Pakistan
02-Jan-2009
Karachi
Read About National Association of Diabetes Educators of Pakistan (NADEP)

First international teleconference of 6 IDF Centres of Education
20-Apr-2010
Karachi
International Diabetes Federation had designated BIDE as IDF Centre of Education in 2009. There are only six such centres in the world. First teleconference held on April 20, 2010. Baqai Institute of Diabetology & Endocrinology had presented its current projects.

First issue of the Journal of Diabetology is published online

Karachi
Editorial Office of Journal of Diabetology (JOD), Official Journal of Diabetes in Asia Study Group (DASG) is pleased to announce that the first issue is published online and can be viewed through journal’s website: www.journalofdiabetology.org

First online diploma in Diabetology
01-Jan-2011
BIDE
First online diploma in Diabetology will be started in January 2011. Initially the students from all over Pakistan will be offered admission in online Diploma Course except from Karachi and Hyderabad

First PEDOGRAPH of Pakistan is installed at BIDE

Karachi
Baqai Institute of Diabetology & Endocrinology has again been privileged of being First institution with the installation of Pedograph. Pedograph is mainly used in prevention of complications of Diabetic Foot. High pressure areas on each foot are identified and offloaded to avoid ulcer formation.
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