Diabetes continues to affect thousands of working adults across Saint Lucia. In the workplace, unmanaged diabetes can lead to fatigue, decreased productivity, absenteeism, and increased healthcare costs.
Employers can help by:
Encouraging regular health screenings
Promoting physical activity
Offering healthier food options
Creating supportive environments for employees managing chronic conditions
A healthy workforce is a stronger workforce.
Men are often less likely to seek medical care, yet they face higher risks for undiagnosed diabetes and complications.
SLDHA encourages all men to:
Get screened annually
Know their blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels
Maintain a balanced diet
Exercise regularly
Speak up about symptoms or concerns
Men, your health is your responsibility, your strength, and your legacy.
The St. Lucia Diabetes & Hypertension Association (SLDHA) was conceptualized on August 9, 1983 and nationally launched in April, 1989. It was established to attend to the welfare of diabetic and hypertensive individuals in St. Lucia, as well as to provide service to the general public.
St. Lucia Diabetes & Hypertension Association
60 Coral Street,
P.O. Box 452
Castries
St Lucia W.I
Phone: (758) 452-7693
Cell: (758) 286-3202
Fax:
Email: sldha@candw.lc
or
office.sldha@gmail.com
