Diabetes Today is a publication of the public relations consultancy firm PRMR Inc. and is circulated free of charge throughout Barbados. PRMR Inc.’s work is focused on the development sector and management of issues that contribute to a better world for all humanity, especially for women and girls. Its mantra is “PR for Good,” and it represents clients who care about people, the planet, and profit.
Diabetes Today aims to promote awareness of noncommunicable diseases and provide academic articles on current research for medical professionals plus informative, entertaining, and educational features for the average reader.
Message from the Publisher
Dr. Pamala Proverbs
The Diabetes Today magazine started out as my effort to produce a
communications asset to support the Diabetes Global Village, one of my first annual client events following the launch of PRMR Inc. It was like making a baby, an exciting idea, moments of anxiety and finally something tangible to hold on to, with the real work just beginning.
With every new publication there is renewed anticipation like pregnancy, and me and my team persist because each publication for us is a labor of love. This characterization is apt for this edition of the magazine since part of our focus for this edition is dedicated to the World Health Day (WHD) theme of Healthy Beginning, Hopeful Futures, focused on ending preventable maternal and newborn deaths.
A mother myself, I took newborn deaths for granted until I was faced with it when one of my nieces went to full term happily but found out just before she was to deliver the baby, that it had no heartbeat. It was not me, but seeing her in labor, knowing that she had to go through all the pains of delivery without having a living baby as a prize for her effort, broke something in me. I was devasted, and my heart goes out to every woman and family member who has had this harrowing experience. It opened my eyes to the fragility of life and the need for better maternal and newborn care. This year’s WHD theme certainly hits home because every mother deserves quality care, and every baby deserves a chance at life. By raising awareness, we can help ensure that fewer families face such heartbreak and more begin their journey with hope.
We have also focused on diabetes and heart disease, two of the leading non-communicable diseases claiming the lives of Barbadians daily. What is heartbreaking is that, in most cases, we are victims of our lifestyle choices.
Back in my days at the Nation Newspaper, living healthy lifestyles dominated the public’s agenda as the esteemed newsman Harold
Hoyte was a major proponent of community engagement and educating the common man on the street. Using the tools at his disposal, he addressed the health of the nation through events such as the Healthy Lifestyle Extravaganza, the Fun Walk and the Fun Ride, all of which I coordinated. My hope is that through the Diabetes Today magazine, I can continue this legacy of community support and make a positive difference with each issue.
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