Nutrition plays a major role in diabetes prevention and management. Yet, adherence to good nutrition and proper meal planning are often the most challenging aspects of diabetes care. Diabetics who attend the Public Health clinic are referred to attend diabetes self-management education sessions. The 4 week nutrition sessions include a series of topics such as “What is diabetes”, “Carbohydrate Counting & Food labels” and “Proper Meal Planning”.
Diabetics who attend the Public Health clinic.
- People who attend the diabetic clinic are referred to see the nutritionist.
- An appointment is made to see the nutritionist at respective clinics.
- Clients attend a 4 week nutrition management clinic.
There is no application form for this service.
There are no supporting documents for this service.
4 weeks
There are no deadlines for this service.
This service is free of charge.
For more information please contact
Nutrition Unit
Department of Public Health
Poncianna Hill Building
Meeting Street
P. O. Box N-3730
Nassau, N.P.
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 502-4844
Fax.(242) 502-4874
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Agency Contact Info
Health and Wellness, Ministry of
Poinciana Building
Meeting & Augusta Street
P. O. Box N 3730
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
healthgeneral@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) 502-4700 or 502-4877
Fax: (242) 502-4711
Office Hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday - Friday, except public holidays
