Subsidized Health Entity
Instituto Dominicano de Diabetes, Endocrinología y Nutrición (INDEN)
(The National Institute for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Nutrition)

On November 30, 1972 the National Institute for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Nutrition (INDEN) was founded to provide services for the country's diabetics in greatest need. This hospital center, subsidized and supported by the Foundation “Patronato de Lucha Contra la Diabetes” (Foundation in the Battle Against Diabetes) and Grupo Abrisa, is dedicated to providing healthcare services for diabetic and endocrinological patients who are underserved or of scarce resources.

• It is one of only three health centers in the world where all services are focused on diabetic and endocrinological patients
• It is one of only two hospital centers for diabetics in the world with in-patient services
• There are four areas within the hospital: The Diabetes Center, The Metabolic Unit, The Diabetic Foot Clinic, and the Permanent Camp for Diabetic Children
• Medical attention for up to 650 patients a day – about 160,000 patients per year
• Annual delivery of 200,000 insulin vials to our patients, and over 5 million oral hypoglycemic tablets
• All medical and surgical specialties provided
• Ongoing Educational Program for diabetic patients through daily educational talks, courses, and the INDEN magazine
• Special program for diabetic children with out-patient services and free medication
• 75 physicians, 52 nurses, and 83 employees in the technical and administrative areas, which provide personalized attention to patients
• Nationally and internationally renowned academic programs endorsed by Universidad Iberoamericana, specializing in Diabetes, Nutrition,  and Ophthalmology, with graduates from Central and South America