About
Antigua and Barbuda Diabetes Association was established on February 9, 1986. The founding President Vivian James, was motivated by the need to provide support for persons living with diabetes to help them take better care of themselves and to avoid common complications especially amputations of which there was a high prevalence among persons living with diabetes. So together with other like-minded persons the Association was started.
Main Focus
- To generate interest, commitment and action in the prevention and management of diabetes
- To help persons living with diabetes and their family members to provide quality self-management and to better cope with the condition
- To improve care, treatment and the quality of life for persons living with diabetes
- To act as an advocate for persons living with diabetes and for those at risk of developing diabetes
Activities
In partnership with the Ministry of Health, support from the Pan American Health Organization and several national stakeholders, a week of activities is usually organized in observation of World Diabetes Day. Activities include media programmes, education and screening in schools, workplaces and communities, seminars for healthcare workers and for persons living with diabetes and their families; walk for diabetes and distribution and sale of tags, pins and other promotional materials.
Health Education and Screening Programmes
Education and screening in schools, workplaces and in communities.
The Association also supports education and screening programmes organized by other groups including the Ministry of Health, Nursing and Medical Schools and NGOs.
Message from the President
Ms Juanita James “As a member of IDF, we share the vision of a world without diabetes; we advocate for the rights of persons living with diabetes and are committed to the promotion of the best possible care and treatment for persons living with diabetes and to the development and implementation of sustainable programmes to reduce the risks for diabetes and its complications”.