Tag: World Diabetes Day
Minister’s message for World Diabetes Day
Minister for Health Dwayne Seymour writes: “The Family and Diabetes” is this year’s theme for World Diabetes Day which the global community, including the Cayman Islands, will observe on Wednesday, 14 November. The theme will carry over into 2019 for continued and focused attention on the impact that diabetes has on the family; to promote […]
Minister’s message for World Diabetes Day
Minister for Health Dwayne Seymour: As Minister for Health, I fully support this annual date on our calendar. I also urge everyone to listen and pay attention to the information received from your healthcare professionals on the subject of diabetes and ways in which this serious illness can be prevented and controlled. Diabetes is a […]
HSA to focus on screening for World Diabetes Day
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands will mark World Diabetes Day on Monday, 14 November 2016, along with millions of people around the globe. The International Diabetes Federation sets the date, with the aim of raising awareness of diabetes and the importance of screening to ensure early diagnosis and treatment of this long-term medical condition.
HSA offers free screening for World Diabetes Day
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) is offering free health checks today (Friday, 13 November) as part of recognising World Diabetes Day, the primary global awareness campaign for this disease, which is celebrated every year on 14 November.
