Ongoing Activities

Membership Drive

The Belize Diabetes Association (BDA) aims to increase awareness and support for individuals living with diabetes in Belize. Established in 1991, the BDA focuses on education, advocacy, and providing essential supplies to those affected by diabetes. The membership drive is a strategic initiative to enhance community engagement, expand resources, and improve diabetes management across the country.

Objectives of the Membership Drive

1. Increase Membership: Attract new members from diverse backgrounds, including individuals living with diabetes, healthcare professionals, and community advocates.

2. Raise Awareness: Educate the public about diabetes prevention, management, and the importance of early detection.

3. Advocate for Resources: Mobilize support for improved healthcare services and access to diabetes supplies at reduced costs.

4. Community Engagement: Foster a supportive community through events, workshops, and health fairs.

Weekly small group and 1-on-1 diabetes counseling

The diagnosis of diabetes can be overwhelming for anyone. It is a disease with associated risks, new medications, and usually requires a new lifestyle. Eating a healthier diet is among the most important lifestyle components of managing disease, and it is very important that new diabetes patients understand how medication, diet, and exercise can help control diabetes and prevent its complications. To this end, the Belize Diabetes Association host weekly counseling sessions at its Belize City office every Wednesday morning with a medical doctor who specialize in diabetes care and management.

Call 203-3333 or 670-9239 to make an appointment.

Monthly diabetes education and networking meetings

The Belize Diabetes Association’s monthly diabetes education meeting is designed to provide valuable information and support for individuals living with diabetes, their families, and caregivers.

A typical agenda consists of:

1. Welcome and introductions

2. Educational presentation

3. Group discussion

4. Support resources

5. Networking and social time

6. Closing remarks

Meetings are held on the last Saturday of the month between the hours of 4 pm and 5:30 pm. Meetings are open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to bring questions, share experiences, and participate actively.

Call 203-3333 or 670-9239 for information on the topic of the month and zoom link if you wish to attend online.

Belize Diabetes Association's One Million Steps challenge.

On 2nd January 2025, the Belize Diabetes Association launched the its Walk When You Want, Where You Want - One Million Steps challenge. The initiative allows participant with the ability to track their step using their phone, and is designed to inspire and promote an active lifestyle. The Certificate of achievement will be presented to all who are able to complete the 1,000,000 steps on or before midnight 2025. There will also be monthly prizes, surprises, and giveaways.

Prize will also be awarded to the national male and female winners in the following categories:

1. Over 60 years

2. 50 to 60 years

3. 40 to 50 years

4. 30 to 40 years

5. Under 30 years

6. Closing remarks

Those who feel that they are unable to complete the challenge could still register and participate by making whatever number of steps they are comfortable with as they will still qualify for the monthly surprises. At the end of the challenge the total collective number of step, and number of miles walked will be tallied and will become the benchmark for the challenge which is intended to become an annual event.

Click on this link to join the event https://belizediabetes.org/one-million-steps-challenge and let your steps be counted.