by Government of Barbados | Jul 23, 2021 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) The Barbados Drug Service has issued the following notice on the correct storage and use of insulin in the event of power outages: All insulin-controlled diabetics are advised to keep their insulin away from direct heat and sunlight, which makes it less...
by Joy Springer | Oct 14, 2020 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) Government is in the process of recruiting and training 40 community outreach nurses, who will engage with people suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in their home setting to help them properly manage their health challenges. The initiative,...
by Joy Springer | Jun 6, 2020 | Top Stories
Metformin prescription pills. (Stock Photo) The Barbados Drug Service (BDS) has advised diabetic patients who use the pharmaceutical drug, metformin, that they should continue to use this medication and discuss any concerns with their physicians. In a statement today,...
by Joy Springer | Feb 24, 2020 | Ministry News
(Stock Photo) The Diabetes Group at the Maurice Byer Polyclinic will host a health education session on Diabetes and Oral Health tomorrow, Tuesday, February 25. It takes place at the polyclinic, Station Hill, St. Peter, from 5:00 p.m. The facilitator will be dentist...
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...