Friday, November 14, 2008

Diabetes on the Island

Diabetes is a problem on the three islands of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique. Sometimes it is due to poverty, sometimes it is due to lack of knowledge, and sometimes it is due to self neglect. But, whatever the reasons, we are trying to help improve this by education programs about skin and foot care,as well as medication adherence, etc. and diabetes general counseling at the health fairs. We will continue to reach out and get into the many 'hill' areas of the islands and make a difference through education and medical care. So let's go....

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