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Jordanian Society for the Care of Diabetes (JSCD)
Jordan
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The Jordanian Society for the Care of Diabetes (JSCD) is a pioneering nonprofit organisation dedicated to advancing diabetes prevention, education, and care in Jordan. The Society is a member of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the Diabetes in Asia Study Group (DASG), the Patient Protection Coalition, and the Jordan Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance. It is also represented on the Board of Directors of the National Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Genetics.
The Society's work focuses on three core pillars: Healthcare Providers, People Living with Diabetes, and Community Awareness. Through these pillars, JSCD promotes professional education and capacity-building, empowers individuals living with diabetes and their families through education and support, and advances community awareness, prevention, and early detection. Its activities include scientific conferences, professional training, educational publications, community screening and healthcare outreach programmes, and dedicated initiatives for children living with diabetes. The Society also promotes integrated cardio-renal-metabolic care and the prevention of diabetes-related complications.
Through collaboration with governmental institutions, civil society organisations, the private sector, and national and international partners, JSCD strives to strengthen diabetes care, promote optimal disease management, and improve health outcomes across Jordan.
About
Main Focus
JSCD’s main focus is to reduce the prevalence of diabetes, improve the quality of care and outcomes for people living with diabetes, empower communities through education, and advocate for better diabetes policies and services across Jordan.
Activities
Type 2 diabetes screening activities to identify new cases and refer them for treatment by Ministry of Health, health centres and other entities.
Awareness campaigns through social media platforms, printed materials and lectures.
One-on-one education: Diabetes and Ramadan patient stratification; School awareness project;
Hyperglycaemia in pregnancy (HIP)
Develop national guidelines in collaboration with other stakeholders in different sectors (MOH, RMS, university of Jordan).
Develop and provide training on curriculum for healthcare providers.
Structured diabetes education and counselling.
Young Leaders in Diabetes school project.
Publications & Newsletters
Role of medical societies in disseminating awareness and engaging the public using social media.
Diabetes and pregnancy.
IDF-MENA region guideline for management of hyperglycemia in pregnancy.
Role of medical professional societies in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic in Jordan.
Dr. Nadima Shegem
Joined: 1/1/1994
+962-795941606
Address
Abdoun, Damascus street, Amman, Jordan
Slug: jordanian-society-for-the-care-of-diabetes-jscd
Status: active