The Diabetes and Hypertension Association of Barbados

CAMP WELLNESS

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This is an annual camp is focused on increasing the knowledge of primary and secondary school students on nutrition, healthy meal planning, the importance of physical activity, farming and other social skills.

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INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELLING​

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We have nurses and nutritionists who volunteer at our association every workday, providing counselling services to all of our members. Regular appointments can be made for check-ups every 3 months

MOBILE UNIT & COMMUNITY OUTREACHES

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We are often invited by various organizations to participate in community outreaches all over the island.

During these outreaches we provide free testing and/or counselling to the members of the community.

SPONSOR A CHILD WITH DIABETES PROGRAM

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​Help a child with Type 1 Diabetes live a longer, healthier and happier life. Although the Ministry of Health provides some medications and supplies, parents still have to pay for additional equipment, supplies and other services to help their child effectively manage and control diabetes. To lighten this financial burden, we embarked upon an initiative called " Sponser-A-Child with Diabetes" since 2012.

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HEALTH CHECKS 

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We offer the following health checks at our office every week day

• Hemoglobin A1c (Takes an average of the blood sugars over the past 3 months. Is used to identify potential diabetes and pre-diabetes)

• Blood Sugar

• Blood Pressure

• Cholesterol

CAMP PRIDE FOR CHILDREN WITH DIABETES​

Every summer we hold an educative camp for children with type 1 diabetes. Siblings without diabetes are also invited to take part in the camp.

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SUPPORT GROUPS

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The Diabetes Association of Barbados has established 4 different support groups:

• Junior

• Youth

• Adult

• Parents/Guardians

Participants will benefit from educational information on Diabetes, advocacy, trouble-shooting, assistance with supplies and will be able to share their experiences and learn from others.

KEEP THE CULTURE, CUT THE FAT

​Every month we are coming out with a new and improved version of local Bajan recipes. It is possible to be healthy while still eating our favorite dishes.

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