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Who we are
The Chronic Care Center is a medico-social institution, specialized in the treatment and follow-up of childhood chronic diseases: Thalassemia and Type I Diabetes.
Know The Signs
I drink a lot and feel thirsty all the time. I have frequent urination. I am always tired and hungry. I eat well yet lose weight.
Am I diabetic?
You should consult your physician. He will ask for blood glucose level and other tests to make sure if you have diabetes.
A QUALIFIED TEAM
TO INSURE EARLY DIAGNOSIS & CONTINUOUS TREATMENT
Endocrinologists
Endocrinologists
team
Endocrinologists

General assessment at each check up visit, tests interpretation.
Tailoring appropriate insulin therapy and other medication for each patient.
Early detection and treatment of diabetic complications.

Dentist
Dentist
team
Dentist

Check up. Dental caries prevention. Fissure sealant. Gel fluoride.

Nurse Educators
Nurse Educators
team
Nurse Educators

Individual consultation and follow up. Diabetic group education.
Developing skills in insulin injection technique, self-monitoring and daily Diabetes management.
Prevention of complications through patient education.


Dietitian
Dietitian
team
Dietitian

Individualized dietary instruction. Periodic evaluation towards a healthy lifestyle. Patient & family Nutrition education, counseling and follow up. Diabetes control through carbohydrate counting skills.

Social Workers
Social Workers
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Social Workers

Family background information. Social integration of the patients. Recreational activities. Family Counseling and Support.

Pharmacist
Pharmacist
team
Pharmacist
Dispensing of prescribed medicines and material.
Medical Secretary
Medical Secretary
team
Medical Secretary
Ophtalmologist
Ophtalmologist
team
Ophtalmologist

General eye examination. Fundoscopy.
Early screening for the first signs of diabetic retinopathy.
Treating ocular diabetic complications.

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The Genetics Research Laboratory has been established in 2000, in collaboration with Harvard School of Public Health, to promote research development in genetics and perform diagnosis of inherited & congenital disorders Read More +
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Dr Alfred Khoury, supporter and a board member of ANERA USA, visited the Center
Dr Alfred Khoury, supporter and a board member of ANERA USA, visited the Center
05.Feb
Christmas gathering at the Chronic Care Center
Christmas gathering at the Chronic Care Center
20.Dec
If you are diabetic don’t forget:
medication, healthy diet and exercise, create together a powerful synergy for managing well Diabetes.
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Facts in numbers
Data recorded from Chronic Care Center
2000
Minimum Cost

of treatment per type I Diabetic/year

10000
Average Cost
of treatment per Thalassemic/year
2-3
Thalassemia
ß Thalassemia carrier rate in Lebanon
3109
Young Type I Diabetics

registered at the Center