Description
The Diabetes Association of Jamaica was founded in 1976 by the Lions Club of Kingston & St. Andrew.
The work of this Association goes beyond its main operation, 'the one stop shop', that undertakes the operation of seven branches and two chapters, conduct outreach activities (health checks/screening) and diabetes educational workshops across the island. In addition to offering secondary and primary care with the Ministry of Health through diabetes education, there are also other services such as Eye Laser Treatment, Kidney Dialysis, and Pharmaceutical services.
The Diabetes Association of Jamaica team consists of Endocrinologist, Ophthalmologist, General Practitioner, Nutritionist, Psychologist, Chiropodist, Education Officers and Medical Technicians.
The concept of this Association is to offer all diabetes related services under one roof ‘the one stop shop’.
