Number of members
16
Address
PO Box 4928, Samabula, Suva, Fiji

About

Diabetes Fiji Inc. was formed and registered as a Charitable Trust in July 2012. It was founded to fill the vacuum that existed after the demise of its predecessor, the National Diabetes Foundation of Fiji, established in 1981.

Main Focus

  • To encourage policy makers at the highest level to help create conducive environments for managing diabetes
  • To empower people with diabetes or at risk of diabetes with knowledge and other resources to manage their conditions
  • To create awareness amongst care givers, relatives, friends and community to provide the needed support for people with diabetes.
  • To strengthen health care systems to provide appropriate, affordable and sustainable services to people with diabetes.
  • To educate communities on risk factors and advocate for healthier lifestyles to reduce the prevalence of diabetes
  • To act as an advocate for the general diabetes community

Activities

Since its creation, Diabetes Fiji has achieved the following:

  • Establishing the 3 Divisional Branches
  • Successfully applying for and getting approval from the World Diabetes Foundation for a 3-year project to improve foot care in people with diabetes. This programme started in August 2013 and looks at capacity building among healthcare professionals and people with diabetes.
  • Participating in the IDF-WPR Annual Scientific Meeting in Kyoto, Japan with 7 members. This international exposure has been a most meaningful experience for all participants.
  • Succeeded in applying for and approval for the Lautoka Diabetes Hub to be declared as an IDF-WPR dedicated footcare clinic.
  • Participating in the production of comprehensive diabetes management guidelines for Fiji.
  • Development of screening programmes with the diabetes hubs. Diabetes Fiji facilitates this through provision of consumables and providing personnel for work stations.

Message from the President

As a member of the International Diabetes Federation, we have been able to access opportunities and networks that help Diabetes Fiji achieve its goals. We are still in our infancy but we now have a cohesive group of proponents who are working tirelessly to achieve the desired goals”