by BGIS | Nov 22, 2019 | Ministry News
(Stock Photo) The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, in collaboration with the Diabetes Association of Barbados, will host a free exercise session dubbed: Workout Wednesday next Wednesday, November 27. The event takes place on the QEH’s Playing Field, opposite The St. Michael...
by Joy Springer | Oct 29, 2019 | Ministry News
(Stock Photo) Minister of Health and Wellness, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic will deliver opening remarks at the 3rd annual John Grace Memorial Lecture and Panel Discussion on Tuesday, November 5. The free event, hosted by the Diabetes Association of Barbados, takes place...
by Joy Springer | Jul 22, 2019 | Ministry News
(Stock Photo) Camp Wellness, an initiative of the Diabetes Association of Barbados, comes off from August 6 to 17 at the Springer Memorial School, Government Hill, St. Michael, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The camp, which is open to children aged six to 16, aims to...
by BGIS | Jun 20, 2016 | Top Stories
“Wha’ sweeten goat mout does bun ‘e tail” This ‘Bajan’ proverb truly captures the story of diabetes in Barbados and its impact on our growing population. With sugary treats, and fried and fatty foods becoming a staple of the Barbadian diet, these poor eating habits,...