People's Diabetes Foundation - Belize

05/10/2026

TODAY IS THE DEADLINE! ⏰🎨
Have a design ready? Today is your last chance to enter our 2026 Student Poster Competition!
Submit your artwork by 1:00 PM today for your chance to win BZ$450 and have your design featured on our WDD commemorative T-shirt.
Early Action on Diabetes — what does it mean to you?
Get your entry in today! 💙
🏆 Winner announced October 7, 2026!

02/10/2026

Have you started your design?

The deadline to enter our 2026 Student Poster Competition is Monday, October 5.
If you're a secondary school student, this is your chance to use your creativity to share your message about Early Action on Diabetes.
🏆 BZ$450 prize
👕 Winning design featured on our WDD commemorative T-shirt
📅 Deadline: October 5, 2026
Don't wait until the last minute. Get your design in!

01/10/2026

Please join us in welcoming Ms. Briseidi Cruz , our newest PDF-Belize Representative serving Sarteneja! We’re happy to have her join our growing network of representatives supporting our community.

651-2892
Rep service fee applies.

Members: Please remember to present your valid membership card when accessing supplies at the membership rate.

Don’t have your card? Call us at 624-4476 or 620-8876 for assistance.

25/09/2026

Did you know?

Diabetes and brain health are more connected than you might think.
Research shows that people with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of developing dementia. Scientists are also studying how changes in insulin signaling in the brain may be linked to Alzheimer's disease.

This is sometimes referred to as "Type 3 diabetes," but it is not an officially recognized type of diabetes or a medical diagnosis.

This World Alzheimer's Month, let's learn more about brain health, the importance of early awareness, and ongoing healthcare.

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On 21 September, the world unites for World Alzheimer's Day, challenging stigma around Alzheimer's and dementia. This year's theme, "The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters," is especially relevant to the diabetes community.

Research shows that when type 2 diabetes is not managed correctly, it can raise dementia risk — a link referred to as "type 3 diabetes." Early diagnosis unlocks treatment, care, and support options, so pairing cognitive check-ins with routine diabetes management matters just as much as monitoring blood sugar.

This campaign highlights emerging at-risk groups, including those with metabolic conditions, and the value of early screening for everyone, including those living with dementia, carers and society alike.

🔗 Learn more about this year's campaign and how to get invloved : https://www.alzint.org/get-involved/world-alzheimers-month/

24/09/2026

The People’s Diabetes Foundation proudly acknowledges and supports Wellness Week 🌿, celebrating the importance of healthy choices 🥗, active communities 🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️, and healthier lives ❤️.

Together, let’s make wellness a priority! 💪💙✨

From north to south, we will be having Wellness Week Activities! Contact Corozal Community Hospital/Corozal Polyclinic II to join in the wellness fun!

23/09/2026

People Diabetes Foundation acknowledges National Sign Language Day in Belize.

22/09/2026

We were pleased to participate in Belize Sugar Industries Limited (BSI)’s Annual Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Fair, held on September 18, 2026, at the BSI Factory.

As part of our participation, we provided diabetes awareness and screening, helping employees gain practical knowledge and tips to support their health and well-being.

We appreciate BSI’s invitation and continued commitment to promoting health, wellness, and safety in the workplace. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to connect, educate, and support your team!

18/09/2026

🎨 THROWBACK TO !

Last year, secondary school students from across Belize put their creativity to work, using art to share powerful messages around diabetes awareness and “Diabetes and the Workplace.”

We received many thoughtful and creative submissions, each bringing a unique perspective to the theme. 💙

Now, we're looking back at a few of last year's artworks as we get ready for and a new theme:

EARLY ACTION ON DIABETES

Inspired yet? 👀🎨
What message would you put on paper?

🏆 *Win BZ$450*
👕 Have your design featured on our WDD commemorative T-shirt
📅 *Deadline: October 5, 2026*

If you're a secondary school student—or know someone who is—this is your chance to turn your creativity into a message that can make an impact.

Your art. Your message. Your impact. 💙

15/09/2026

As Belize marks 45 years of independence, we reflect on the strength, resilience, and wellbeing of our people. A healthier Belize starts with each of us taking action to protect our health.

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, September 21, 2026, in observance of Independence Day.

We’ll be back on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., ready to continue supporting you and your blood sugar.💙

As you enjoy the holiday, remember that early action on diabetes matters. Know your numbers, stay active, make healthy choices, and don’t put off getting checked. Small steps today can make a difference to your health tomorrow.

🚨 For emergencies, please contact:
📞 +501 624-4476
📞 +501 620-8876

From all of us at People’s Diabetes Foundation, we wish you a safe, healthy, and meaningful Independence Day!

12/09/2026

Food, Not Fear: Build Confidence with Food
Understanding food. Building confidence. Living well with diabetes.

Confidence doesn't come from avoiding food. It comes from understanding it.

As you learn how your body responds to different foods, meals become opportunities to nourish yourself—not tests to pass. Every choice you make adds to your understanding, helping you build habits that support both your health and your quality of life.

Don't fear food. Learn what it does, trust what you learn, and let knowledge guide your choices.