DIABETIC FOOT CARE TRAINING

The Diabetic Hub is training nurses to learn diabetic foot care in hopes of reducing the amputation rate in Fiji.  Every 12 hours an amputation occurs due to complications of diabetes.  Diabetic peer support groups are starting in the villages.  SNAPSS = Smoking, Nutrition, Alcohol/Kava, Physical Activity, Stress, Spirit.  Decrease salt, Decrease Sugar, Decrease Oil.  We continue to teach, provide healthy cooking classes, set example, and make small victories.