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DATT'S PAST

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DATT'S PRESENT

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DATT'S FUTURE

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 DATT's Past

OUR HISTORICAL MEMBER:
 
  • The Diabetes Association of Trinidad and Tobago (DATT) has been a member of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) since the year 1991. 

  • According to the IDF, approximately 415 million people have diabetes in the world and more than 44.3 million people in the NAC Region; by 2040 this will rise to 60.5 million. 

  • There were 140,300 cases of diabetes in Trinidad and Tobago in 2015.

  • Our Past Presidents are as follows:

    • 1988-1993 - Mr Richard Kokaram​

    • 1993-1994 - Dr Albert Persaud

    • 1994-1998 - Ms Allison White

    • 1998-2000 - Mr Geoffrey Frankson

    • 2000-2005 - Mrs Zobida Ragbirsingh

    • 2005-2008 - Mr Carlton Phillip

    • 2008-2010 - Mrs Zobida Ragbirsingh

    • 2010-2012 - Mr Carlton Phillip

    • 2012-2014 - Mrs Zobida Ragbirsingh

    • 2014-2015 - Mr Carlton Phillip

    • 2015-2018 - Mr Praimraj Boodram

    • 2018- 2020 - Mr Andrew Dhanoo

DATT's Present

Our Present Affairs
 
  • Our current events and activities are:

    • Diabetes Symposium​

    • Men's and Women's Forum 

    • Diabetes Expo

    • Family Day

    • DEAPS - Primary Schools Diabetes Quiz

    • Diabetes Annual Calendar Project

    • Biennial General Meeting

    • Annual Convention

    • Rural Outreaches

 DATT's Future

OUR HISTORICAL MEMBER:
 
  • The Diabetes Association of Trinidad and Tobago (DATT) has been a member of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) since the year 1991. 

  • According to the IDF, approximately 415 million people have diabetes in the world and more than 44.3 million people in the NAC Region; by 2040 this will rise to 60.5 million. 

  • There were 140,300 cases of diabetes in Trinidad and Tobago in 2015.

The information presented here is meant to be strictly for informational and educational purposes. It is not to be considered as advice, including medical advice, from The Diabetes Association of Trinidad & Tobago. None of the information is intended to serve as a substitute for diagnosis from, or consultation with, a health care professional. Always consult your doctor regarding any medical questions that you have, as well as before starting or changing your exercise or diet program, and before adjusting any medication.

 

Please note that while every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct and up to date, The Diabetes Association of Trinidad & Tobago does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability of any such information and makes no warranty or representation about the content of this website. The Diabetes Association of Trinidad & Tobago is not responsible to you for any loss, damage, cost or expense incurred by you as a result of any error, omission or misrepresentation in relation to this web site. Material on this website is owned by, or licensed to, The Diabetes Association of Trinidad & Tobago. Material owned by The Diabetes Association of Trinidad & Tobago is subject to copyright and our authorisation is required prior to reproduction, storage or transmission of the material. 

 

If you feel that something on this website is incorrect, please send an email to info@diabetesassociationtt.org

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