“This July I volunteered for an internship program at the Diabetes Association of Trinidad and Tobago (DATT). I was given the opportunity to volunteer at clinics and hospitals to gain first-hand experience on Diabetes Mellitus, the methods of prevention and the complications associated with the non-communicable disease. Due to my experiences this past summer, I hope to fulfil my role as a health advocate and educate the public on diabetes so as to reduce the crippling effects of this disease. I am extremely proud to be a member of the newly formed Diabetes Association Youth Advocacy Branch, more commonly referred to as DAYA. I am passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and I believe that being a member of DAYA is a great way to bring about some change in the matter, starting with the youth and encouraging them to practice healthy behaviours.”
– Ishana Sirju (Diabetes Association
Youth Advocacy Branch Member)
“Earlier this month, I lost my mother, and she suffered with complications secondary to diabetes for the worse half of 17 years. I joined an Internship program at the Diabetes Association of Trinidad and Tobago (DATT) to learn more about my mother’s ailment to be able to better assist her and for 1 month, I volunteered in hospitals, clinics and even a camp for diabetic children. Due to my mother, Diabetes is a topic I wish to inform the world about and mitigate the effects of this dreadful disease. This is why I am pleased to be a graduate of the Inaugural DATT Internship program and volunteer with this newly formed youth branch, which I am a member of. I commit my service to being a health advocate for change.”
- Gerald Charles (Diabetes Association
Youth Advocacy Branch Member)
