Diabetes and the Kidneys
The kidneys serve as filters of the blood. They remove wastes, maintain electrolyte (ex. potassium, sodium, magnesium) balance, and manage body water to form urine which is expelled from the …
Our Services
About Us
About Us
About us Antigua and Barbuda Diabetes Association was established on February 9, 1986. The founding President Vivian James, was motivated by the need to provide support for persons living with …
Our Activities
Our Activities
The ABDA is involved in engaging the community in activities such as group walks, group exercise, church health promotion sessions, and school outreach. Our activities open to any person interested …
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Our Numbers
12,000
Antiguans With Diabetes
13.2
% Of The Population
50
% are unaware of their condition
Diabetes and Your Body
Diabetes and the Skin
The skin is the largest organ of the body and individuals with diabetes are at an increased risk of skin complications. Some of these include: Diabetic Dermopathy Also known as …
Diabetes and the Eye
Eye care Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness among adults in North America Eye conditions are 25x more common among people with diabetes than the general population 15 to …
Diabetes and the Foot
Diabetic Foot is the result of poor blood sugar control resulting in the impairment of wound healing, nerve damage, blood vessel damage, other complications. The effect is that the individual …