10 Key Achievements of the BADAS Faith-Based Diabetes Prevention Program

Developed the World's First Evidence-Based Faith-Based Diabetes Prevention Model

BADAS designed and implemented a culturally tailored diabetes prevention program delivered through mosques, integrating health promotion with faith-based community engagement.

Demonstrated Significant Reduction in Type 2 Diabetes Incidence

Through a cluster-randomized controlled trial, the program achieved a 43% reduction in the incidence of type 2 diabetes among adults with prediabetes after 12 months, providing robust scientific evidence for the effectiveness of faith-based interventions.

Published High-Impact Scientific Evidence

The landmark study was published in a leading international peer-reviewed journal, establishing the BADAS model as one of the first rigorously evaluated faith-based diabetes prevention interventions worldwide.

Achieved International Recognition

The program has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Diabetes Foundation (WDF), and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) as an innovative and scalable model for diabetes prevention in low- and middle-income countries.

Established Mosque-Based Diabetes Screening and Prevention Services

BADAS successfully introduced community-based screening, diabetes risk assessment, lifestyle counselling, and referral services through mosques, bringing preventive healthcare closer to underserved populations.

Empowered Religious Leaders as Health Promoters

Hundreds of Imams and mosque leaders were trained to deliver evidence-based health messages on healthy lifestyle, physical activity, nutrition, weight management, and diabetes prevention during regular religious gatherings.

Reached High-Risk Populations with Early Detection

The program screened thousands of community members, identified individuals with prediabetes, and linked them to structured lifestyle intervention and follow-up services, promoting early prevention before the onset of diabetes.

Developed a Scalable National Model

Based on the successful trial, BADAS developed a scalable implementation model that is now being expanded through mosque-based screening corners and has the potential for nationwide adoption across Bangladesh.

Inspired Global Adaptation Across Faith Communities

The BADAS model has generated international interest as a framework that can be adapted for churches, temples, monasteries, and other faith-based institutions, supporting culturally appropriate diabetes prevention in diverse settings.

Catalyzed Global Dialogue on Faith-Based Health Promotion

The program has positioned Bangladesh as a global leader in faith-based diabetes prevention and has led to the organization of the International Prevention Summit on Faith-Based Diabetes Prevention and the development of the Dhaka Declaration, promoting stronger collaboration between health systems and faith communities worldwide.