Email: info@belizediabetes.org

Tel Main:

President: Mr. Anthony Castillo -  610-2158

Vice President: Ms. Sharon Fraser -610-0071

What is the Belize Diabetes Association?

The Belize Diabetes Association, a non-government, non-profit entity has vested itself with the responsibility of providing support for persons living with Diabetes, as well as educating the public at large on how to prevent the unset of this disease. The association is a firm believer that when it comes to Diabetes, ‘prevention is better than cure’, thus advocates a healthy life-style.

The Belize Diabetes Association was formed in 1990 by a group of professionals and other persons concerned about diabetes and its complications.

The Association membership consists of volunteers who dedicate their time to educating the public and bringing about awareness on the impact of diabetes and its complications. The Association is governed by a constitution. The executive council is elected every three years from within its membership.

Executive Council

The present executive council is comprised of the following persons:

This present executive’s term of office expires in September 2011.

History

Information coming soon

Function

The operation of the Association is financed through membership dues, fundraising, and donation from friends and business places.

The Association meets every third Saturday of the month at 4:00pm at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Conference Room. The meetings are open to everyone, whether living with diabetes or a supporter.

As a part of its community and out-reach programs, the association participates in health fairs, conduct presentations, information sharing and blood sugar monitoring with our children in schools. Upon request, the association also conducts presentation and blood sugar testing to companies and business houses. 

At the meetings, health care professionals make presentations on specific condition as it relates to diabetes. 

International affiliation

The Association is an affiliate of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF).  IDF divides its associated member countries into regions. Belize is a part of the North American Region and the Caribbean. (NARC) These territories comprises of Canada, the United States of America and most of the Caribbean Islands. The Bahamas and Bermuda are also included.  NARC meets twice annually, in the months of March and October. The March meetings usually coincide with the annual UDOP Diabetes Conference held in Jamaica. The location of the October meetings is rotated among the member territories. The NARC October 2009 meeting will be held in Montreal, Canada on October 17, a day prior to the opening of the congress.

As a member in good standing (pays annual dues) The Belize Diabetes Association attends IDF congress which are held every three years.  The 20^th World Diabetes Congress will be held in Montreal, Canada from October 18 to 23, 2009 at which Belize will have four official representatives.  Ms. Clara Gentle aka Joyce Flowers, Program Organizer along with Ms. Barbara Johnston Treasurer will be the two delegates who will vote on behalf of Belize. Mr. Anthony Castillo, President and Ms. Sharon Fraser, Vice President are invited speakers at the Congress. 

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