Diabetic Research Institute

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Know the signs and symptoms of low blood glucose (hypoglycemia).

⏳DRI’s updated office hours:

Wednesday-Friday 12:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm

✨ Quote of the Day ✨

Are you following your daily diabetes care checklist? ✅

Thank you to Chef Evita for preparing a healthy meal suggestion right in time for Valentine’s Day 💝👩🏽‍🍳

We invite everyone to give this easy and yummy recipe a try!

Thank you to Chef Evita for preparing a healthy meal suggestion right in time for Valentine’s Day for the virtual DSME class yesterday 💝👩🏽‍🍳

Love is in the Air 💘

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, here is a suggestion to give a healthier treat on the 14th 💝

DRI is now open for in-person appointments. Please note we are only allowing clients who have booked appointments beforehand therefore, no walk-ins will be allowed.

Please contact us at 326-5134 to book an appointment or to ask any questions.

REMINDER: You are the most important member of your health care team so, it’s important to make responsible choices.

It’s a new year, time to start anew. Make this year your year!

WELCOME 2022 🎆

DRI will only be operating by virtual appointments for right now. No walk-ins will be allowed.

Please contact us at 326-5134 to book an appointment or to ask any questions.
Our operating hours are:
Wednesday - Friday 11:00AM-6:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM-2:00PM

We are closed for the holidays 🎄 DRI will be reopening on January 5th, 2022.

Christmas is soon here! 🎄
Here are 4 tips you can follow to ensure a healthy holiday season as a diabetic!

Make sure to keep your health in mind during the holidays ✅

Turkey Bean Soup Recipe 🍲

Thank you to all who participated in DRI’s celebrations leading up to World Diabetes Day. 💙

🔵 Happy World Diabetes Day 🔵

✨Client Testimonies✨

Receiving positive feedback from our clients always reminds us that we are successfully fulfilling our goal of helping diabetics in the Bahamas live happy, healthier lives through support and education.

“Access to Diabetes Care: If Not Now, When?” is the theme for this year’s World Diabetes Day 🔵.

Within this theme, there is a focus on “Access to Psychological Support” 👨‍⚕️🤲🏾.

It is DRI’s goal to ensure our clients successfully manage their diabetes, and a part of this, is making sure they have emotional support. In addition to educating diabetics the DRI provides free counseling for clients through our in-house psychologist.

✨Featured Highlight of the Day ✨

With a focus on “Access to Psychological Support”, it is important to highlight our in-house psychologist who provides counseling to our clients in need of emotional support. 💙

🗣💬 DRI’s Panel Discussion on “Access To Diabetes Care” is today at 5PM on ZOOM.

We will have 7 panelists speak on their fields and experiences with diabetes and also discuss how access to diabetes can be provided.

We hope to see you there!

See relevant zoom information below:
 
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81522514444?pwd=emxSUnZsUVNNNTVqUC80Z1h1djBxdz09
 
Meeting ID: 815 2251 4444
Passcode: WDD2021

It’s the week of World Diabetes Day! 🔵💙

This week, DRI challenged our staff, followers and clients to take part in our "Staying Fit" Photo Challenge. Here are some of our featured photos!

“Access to Diabetes Care: If Not Now, When?” is the theme for this year’s World Diabetes Day 🔵.

Within this theme, there is a focus on “Access to Physical Activity” 🚴‍♀️🏀🏃‍♂️.

It is DRI’s goal to ensure our clients successfully manage their diabetes, and a part of this, is making sure they stay active. In addition to educating diabetics on the recommended ways to incorporating physical activity in their lives, we also offer classes specific to teaching monitoring and exercising, Zumba classes and even fun run walks!

✨Featured Highlight of the Day ✨

With a focus on “Access to Education”, it is important to highlight our physician and in-house nurses who always take care of our clients by carefully educating and providing them with the knowledge they need to successfully manage their diabetes. 💙

“Access to Diabetes Care: If Not Now, When?” is the theme for this year’s World Diabetes Day 🔵.

Within this theme, there is a focus on “Access to Education” 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️.

It is DRI’s goal to provide free education to diabetics in the Bahamas. With the help of our in-house nurses and physician, our clients are provided with the access to learn more about their disorder and how to successfully manage it.

It’s the week of World Diabetes Day! 🔵💙

This week, DRI challenged our staff, followers and clients to take part in our "Healthy Eating" Photo Challenge. Here are some of our featured photos!

“Access to Diabetes Care: If Not Now, When?” is the theme for this year’s World Diabetes Day 🔵.

Within this theme, there is a focus on “Access to Healthy Diet” 🥗.

DRI recognizes the importance of diabetics having access to a healthy diet. To achieve our goal of helping provide a better quality of life, we educate our clients on meal planning, organize carb counting sessions, and even host cooking classes on special occasions to assist them manage their diabetes.