The Barbados Diabetes Foundation

The Barbados Diabetes Foundation (BDF) was formed in 2001 as a mechanism for providing a holistic approach to the management of diabetes in Barbados. It benefited from a grant from a  private  foundation  based  in  Liechtenstein  to  construct  a  specialist  diabetes  center.  We  are  proud  of  our  latest  achievement  ­  the  new  Maria  Holder  Diabetes  Centre  for  the  Caribbean  opened in 2014 in Barbados.

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Our Services

Take a look at some of the diabetes treatments and services we offer. If you have a specific request you can give us a call or submit an enquiry.

Physician Services

Diabetes specialist physician consultations & in-house laboratory testing

Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Private consultations, Management of medications and blood sugar control

Exercise Group

Individual exercise consultation with exercise specialist

Podiatry

Nail cutting, Corn and Callus Removal, Biomechanical assessment

Laboratory Testing

Have your HBA1C, cholesterol, kidney function and other tests done inhouse.

Dietitian

Get nutrition advice and details on what and how much to eat.

What Our Patients Say

Many of our patient have had success in managing their diabetes with our assistance.

Our Diabetes Blog

Ian Woosnam Golf tournament raises over $200,000 “Fore” Diabetes


April 3, 2023For Immediate DistributionIan Woosnam Golf tournament raises over $200,000 “Fore” Diabetes 

Ian Woosnam Golf tournament raises over $200,000 “Fore” Diabetes


April 3, 2023For Immediate DistributionIan Woosnam Golf tournament raises over $200,000 “Fore” Diabetes 

Diabetes and Sleep Disorders


Research has found a strong connection between diabetes and sleep issues. Diabetics often suffer from sleep loss. And sleep loss can increase the likelihood of developing diabetes and exacerbate the symptoms for someone already dealing with the disease.