When you join the Young Diabetes Fiji program/ Peer Support Group Program, you become a member of your subdivision or divisional organisation.

Becoming a member of YDF and Peer Support Group you will be provided with benefits.

Membership includes,

• Discount for Diabetes Machines and Strips
• Information and advice on healthy eating and physical activity
• Local Diabetes Support Group
• Provided with free syringes
• Provided with free glucometer and strips for glucose testing

Diagnosis

To confirm that a person has diabetes, blood test have to be conducted.

Management

Different types of Diabetes require different management. For all types of diabetes, controlling your blood glucose level is a healthy way to prevent short and long term complication.

Management of diabetes includes

• Proper nutrition
• Physical activity
• Medication
• Self-Monitoring
• Regular Check Ups