PROJECTS & SERVICES
Camp Wellness - Wellness Fair & Shopping Game

Camp Pride - Be "Effective"


CAMP WELLNESS
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.

INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELLING
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

HEALTH CHECKS
We offer the following health checks at our office every week day
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Hemoglobin A1c (Takes an average of the blood sugars over the past 3 months. Is used to identify potential diabetes and pre-diabetes)
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Blood Sugar
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Blood Pressure
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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.

SUPPORT GROUPS
The Diabetes Association of Barbados has established 4 different support groups:
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Junior
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Youth
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Adult
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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.
Camp Wellness - Shopping Game

Type 1 Diabetes; Living with Pride