Topic: diabetes
Subscription doctors service aims to shake up Cayman’s healthcare delivery
The doctor will see you now – or whenever you like – under a new subscription model aiming to make primary care more accessible in Cayman.
Doctor warns 1 in 3 in Cayman may have a sleep disorder
The head of Health City Cayman Islands' sleep lab warns that sleep disorders may be significantly under diagnosed on-island, with severe implications for other chronic health conditions.
Health Services Authority adds vascular surgeon to staff
The Health Services Authority has reintroduced vascular surgery services, which includes both minimally invasive and open operations.
Free diabetes education expands to districts
Every fourth week of the month, the HSA will now host group sessions, travelling from district to district, to promote diabetes education.
Police mark International Women’s Day with health conference
A group set up to promote women's health in the police service celebrated International Women's Day at the Women in Policing Network seminar on Saturday.
New scanner shows promise in battle against chronic diseases
New technology at the Health Services Authority is offering hope for a better quality of life for those struggling with chronic illness, cancer and weight-management challenges.
Cayman Public Health: Amputations among male diabetics 2.5 times higher than global rate
Amputations among male diabetics in Cayman are 2.5 times higher than the estimated global rate, attendees at a national healthcare conference heard this week.
Geriatrician: Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes common among Cayman’s elderly
Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and mobility challenges due to joint pain are among the common conditions Cayman's ageing population is battling today.
Weight-loss clamour leading to shortage of diabetes drug
Ozempic and similar drugs have been growing as the go-to treatment for type 2 diabetes in Cayman, but their recent popularity as weight-loss tools locally and worldwide is leading to a shortage of the medication for diabetics.
Free health checks at stores this weekend
Rotary Central Cayman Islands will be offering free health checks at four stores across Grand Cayman on Saturday, 4 March.
Cayman’s C-section rate more than double WHO recommendations
At 37% of all live births a year, the rate of caesarean sections in the Cayman Islands is more than double the rate recommended by the World Health Organisation.
Brackers walk to raise diabetes awareness
Around 25 people on Cayman Brac came together last week for a walkathon to raise awareness about diabetes during World Diabetes Day.
Free diabetes screenings offered
The Health Services Authority and the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens will be offering free health screening on World Diabetes Day, Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Cayman Islands Hospital atrium.
Free health screenings focus on diabetes
The Health Services Authority will hold free health screenings on Wednesday, Nov. 9, in relation to the upcoming World Diabetes Day.
From birth to death, healthcare conference looks to each stage in life
Opening the seventh annual Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference Thursday evening, the leading public health official in the Caribbean told conference goers about the next big public health goal – work against violence and unhealthy lifestyles to increase the region’s average life span three years by 2025.
World Health Day focuses on beating diabetes
To help tackle preventable diseases like diabetes, which this year is the focus of the annual World Health Day, Cayman’s Department of Health will...
Free health screenings for World Health Day
Members of the public can avail themselves of free health screenings this week as part of the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority’s observation of World Health Day.
