About
Diabetes Fiji was previously called the National Diabetes Foundation of Fiji, which was established in 1981 and became a member of IDF in 1983.
Diabetes Fiji Incorporated was registered as a Charitable Trust in July 2012 and the name change is endorsed by the Ministry of Health, Fiji and IDF.
Main Focus
- To encourage policy makers at the highest level to help create conducive environments for controlling Diabetes
- To empower people with diabetes or at risk of diabetes with knowledge and other resources to manage/ control 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 registration, Diabetes Fiji has achieved the following:
- Establishing the 3 Divisional Branches
- Successfully applying for and getting approval for a 3 year project to improve footcare in Diabetics from WDF. This program starts in August 2013 and looks at capacity building in the health professional and the diabetic communities on footcare.
- 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 a comprehensive Diabetes Management Guidelines for Fiji.
Screening Programmes:
Screening programs are organised with the diabetes hubs. Diabetes Fiji facilitates this through provision of consumables and providing personnel for workstations.
Message from the President
“As a member of IDF, we have been able to access opportunities and networks which will facilitate Diabetes Fiji realise 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”