Diabetes Association Trinidad & Tobago

13/04/2026

The Penal Branch of the Diabetes Association of Trinidad and Tobago (DATT) was proud to participate in a community outreach on April 11th at the MIC-IT Penal Technology Centre, Clarke Road, Penal. 🤝💙

This initiative was hosted in collaboration with the Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, and the Ministry of Culture and Community Development, under the patronage of the Hon. Michelle Benjamin.

Our team provided free blood glucose testing and shared valuable advice on healthy living, helping members of the community take important steps toward better health. 🩺✨

Together, we continue to promote awareness, prevention, and care across Trinidad and Tobago. 🇹🇹

13/04/2026

FREE Diabetes Eye Screening in TOBAGO 👁️🌴

The DESP Team is coming to Tobago for TWO days of FREE diabetes eye screenings! Protect your vision and take a step towards better eye health.

📍 Wednesday 22nd April – Canaan / Bon Accord
📍 Thursday 23rd April – Charlotteville

This screening is open to ALL persons, not only those living with diabetes.

Why this screening is important:
✔️ Detects early changes to eye health
✔️ Identifies diabetes-related eye damage early
✔️ Helps prevent serious eye complications
✔️ Supports long-term eye health and well-being

📞 Call us at 607-DATT (3288) or WhatsApp 265-4983 to book your appointment❗

09/04/2026

Kindly be advised that the DATT Head Office will close early tomorrow, Friday 10th April, from 12:00 PM.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding. Regular business hours will resume as usual on Monday 13th April.

09/04/2026

FREE Diabetes Eye Screening in PRINCES TOWN on Friday 17th April 👁️

Protect your eye health with our FREE diabetes eye screening, designed to check for early signs of eye damage and other eye health conditions. This screening is open to ALL persons, not only those living with diabetes.

Why this screening is important:
✔️ Detects early changes to eye health
✔️ Identifies diabetes-related eye damage early
✔️ Helps prevent serious eye complications
✔️ Supports long-term eye health and well-being

📞 Call us at 607-DATT (3288) or WhatsApp 265-4983 to book your appointment❗

For people living with Diabetes......prevent or at least delay the onset on Diabetes to those at risk thought education, research and advocacy....

09/04/2026

Join us in wishing our President, Dr. Andrew Dhanoo, a very Happy Birthday 🥳🎊🎂 Thank you for all your hard work and dedication towards The Diabetes Association of Trinidad and Tobago. Have a great day, from the board, members and staff at DATT.

08/04/2026

🎙️This week on “Diabetes and You”, join DATT President, Dr. Andrew Dhanoo, as he discusses “Type 1 Diabetes: Is there a Cure?”🎙️Tune in for this educational and insightful session.

We will be live on Freedom 106.5fm, Thursday 9th April, at 12 noon or join us LIVE on the DATT page.

08/04/2026

🌟 Join Our Frailty Study & Make a Difference! 🌟

Are you between 55 and 74 years old? Your participation in our Frailty Study could help improve health outcomes for aging adults—while giving you valuable insights into your own health!

🔎 Why Join?
✅ Contribute to groundbreaking research
✅ Receive health assessments and support
✅ Help shape the future of senior care

📲 Sign Up Now! Click the link to register and be part of something impactful! Link: www.bit.ly/FrailtyTT

08/04/2026

The National Diabetes Primary School Quiz Preliminary Round is officially closed! 🎉📚

All semi-finalists have been contacted via telephone and email. Thank you to everyone who participated this year! Your enthusiasm, effort, and commitment made this round a tremendous success! 👏✨

A special thank you to our sponsors. Your continued support makes this initiative possible and helps us promote diabetes awareness and education among our nation’s youth. 💙

07/04/2026

FREE Diabetes Eye Screening for the month of APRIL 👁️

Protect your eye health with our FREE diabetes eye screening, designed to check for early signs of eye damage and other eye health conditions. This screening is open to ALL persons, not only those living with diabetes.

Why this screening is important:
✔️ Detects early changes to eye health
✔️ Identifies diabetes-related eye damage early
✔️ Helps prevent serious eye complications
✔️ Supports long-term eye health and well-being

📞 Call us at 607-DATT (3288) or Whatsapp 265-4983 to book your appointment❗

For people living with Diabetes......prevent or at least delay the onset on Diabetes to those at risk thought education, research and advocacy....

07/04/2026

FREE Diabetes Eye Screening in COUVA/ INDIAN TRAIL on Tuesday 14th April 👁️

Protect your eye health with our FREE diabetes eye screening, designed to check for early signs of eye damage and other eye health conditions. This screening is open to ALL persons, not only those living with diabetes.

Why this screening is important:
✔️ Detects early changes to eye health
✔️ Identifies diabetes-related eye damage early
✔️ Helps prevent serious eye complications
✔️ Supports long-term eye health and well-being

📞 Call us at 607-DATT (3288) or WhatsApp 265-4983 to book your appointment❗

For people living with Diabetes......prevent or at least delay the onset on Diabetes to those at risk thought education, research and advocacy....