Diabetes Education and Prevention

About the Book

It has been predicted that there will be 552 million people, or one adult in 10 with diabetes in the world by 2030. In the Caribbean, type 2 diabetes is one of the leading health problems, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality, and is more common in females than in males. The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (Republic T&T) has one of the highest incidences of diabetes per capita in the western hemisphere. In the Republic T&T, diabetes is the second leading cause of death and the prevalence rate is approximately 12% - 13%. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness and limb amputations in the Republic T&T.

About the Author

Adelia C. Bovell-Benjamin, PhD, CFS is a Professor of Food and Nutritional Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences (CAENS), Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama, U.S.A. and a Director on the Board of Directors of the Bovell Cancer Diabetes Foundation (BCDF). Professor Bovell-Benjamin has more than 30 years experience as a teacher/educator at all levels of the school system, from infants through university level; and has served in many capacities such as, Nutrition Educator and Community Nutritionist. Rebecca Gyawu is a Master of Science Candidate in Food and Nutritional Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences (CAENS), Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama, U.S.A. Ms Gyawu holds a Bachelor of Education with emphasis on Food and Nutrition and has worked as a Teacher, Nutrition Educator and Counsellor in Ghana, West Africa.