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Types of Diabetes

About Diabetes Fiji

Diabetes Fiji was previously called the National Diabetes Foundation of Fiji which was established in 1981 and became a member of International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in 1983. Diabetes Fiji Incorporated was registered as a Charitable Trust in July 2012. Main Focus: To encourage policy makers at the highest level to help create conducive environments for controlling Diabetes. To empower people with diabetes or at risk of diabetes with knowledge and other resources to manage/ control their conditions. To create awareness amongst care givers, relatives, friends and community to provide the needed support for people with diabetes. To strengthen health care systems to provide appropriate, affordable and sustainable services to people with diabetes. ...Read More

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TELEMEDICINE HELP LINE

It is also important to stress that the most vulnerable for disease complications and mortality from COVID 19 and its variants are those suffering from chronic disease conditions. Therefore it is pertinent that there is a continuity of care for chronic diseases during outbreak periods. As the nation endures the second phase of community transmission the lesson learned from last year will help to improve our approach and ensure that we continue to align to Covid-19 safety measures....

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The Alliance for Healthy Living

MEMBERSHIP Members of the Alliance for Healthy Living are appointed on the basis that they support the fight against NCDs and promotes healthy food choices.   Members, who, by breach of confidentiality or other matter, cause the Alliance for Healthy Living to be reduced in its effectiveness, may have their right to membership of the […]...

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The project seeks to improve clinical management and prevention of diabetes in Fiji

27th Mar 2020

Objectives & approach According to tthe WHO the mean body mass index in Fiji for males is close to 27 kg/m2 and above 29 kg/m2 for females. Non-communicable diseases are estimated to account for 77 % of all deaths in Fiji and in 2008 a total of 65 % of the total population was estimated […]

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Diabetes Fiji to build more foot clinics

04th Mar 2020

In a bid to encourage early treatment of diabetic foot problems, Diabetes Fiji is planning to diversify its clinics in the Central and Western Division. Project Manager Viliame Qio says their priority areas include the greater Suva and Nausori corridor as well as the Nadi to Lautoka areas. Qio adds there have been a lot […]

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