{"id":352323,"date":"2025-11-15T15:20:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T19:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=352323"},"modified":"2025-11-15T15:21:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T19:21:16","slug":"dominican-endocrinologist-urges-personal-responsibility-in-fight-against-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/dominican-endocrinologist-urges-personal-responsibility-in-fight-against-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominican endocrinologist urges personal responsibility in fight against diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_352326\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-352326\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-352326\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dr.Maximepng-642x419.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dr.Maximepng-642x419.jpg 642w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dr.Maximepng-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dr.Maximepng-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dr.Maximepng-640x418.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dr.Maximepng.jpg 961w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-352326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Endocrinologist, Dr. Natasha Maxime speaking at the Diabetes Association conference<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Endocrinologist working with Dominica\u2019s Ministry of Health, Dr. Natasha Maxime &#8211; Esprit,\u00a0 has called on citizens to take greater personal responsibility for their health as the island continues its fight against diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The appeal was made during an address at the Dominica Diabetes Association Conference in recognition of World Diabetes Day on Friday, November 14, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Since joining the Ministry in 2022, the specialist has focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of endocrine disorders, with diabetes accounting for 75 percent of patients seen. Each month, according to Dr. Maxime-Esprit, she consults with 200 to 300 patients across Dominica\u2019s health districts, ranging in age from a three-year-old with type 1 diabetes to a 93-year-old with type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDiabetes is no respecter of age nor gender,\u201d the endocrinologist stated, noting that the disease affects individuals across all demographics.<\/p>\n<p>The presentation, titled <em>A Call to Personal Responsibility<\/em>, highlighted the importance of individuals knowing their health status and making proactive choices. While this year\u2019s theme focused on diabetes in the workplace, the speaker stressed that responsibility begins with each person.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Maxime-Esprit provided an anecdote to illustrate the point: on November 5, a 35-year-old woman presented to a clinic with blurry vision and severe headache. Tests revealed dangerously high blood pressure and blood sugar levels, leading to a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and hypertension. The patient, who had not undergone blood tests since age 18, had unknowingly been diabetic for at least three months. Lifestyle factors, including alcohol consumption and poor diet during a music festival, had triggered the crisis.<\/p>\n<p>The endocrinologist reported that in the past five years, Dominica has recorded approximately 531 new cases of type 2 diabetes, with women representing the majority of diagnoses. The youngest patient was just 15 years old.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Health has intensified its campaign against NCDs, expanding free specialized clinics, nutrition services, and screening programs. Health promotion activities are conducted island-wide, from roadside screenings to educational sessions in workplaces and homes.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these efforts, Dr. Maxime-Esprit pointed out that medical interventions alone are insufficient.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo matter how many clinics we hold, blood tests we indicate, medications we prescribe, the fight against diabetes begins with education and personal responsibility,\u201d the doctor said.<\/p>\n<p>She identified three major contributors to diabetes complications: unhealthy lifestyles, disregard for health when feeling well, and non-compliance with prescribed treatment. These, she noted, are largely dependent on individual choices rather than healthcare providers.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Maxime-Esprit urged citizens were\u00a0 to take simple steps such as regular health checks, purchasing home monitoring devices, and setting aside funds for preventive care.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThough I am feeling perfectly fine, I am going to get myself checked just in case something is wrong,\u201d she advised as a guiding principle.<\/p>\n<p>The young woman whose case was shared is now responding well to treatment, having embraced lifestyle changes and medical guidance. According to Dr. Maxime-Esprit, her story was presented as a reminder that early detection and personal responsibility can prevent severe complications such as blindness, heart attack, or kidney failure.<\/p>\n<p>The endocrinologist issued a challenge to the public: \u201cChoose a day throughout the month of November. Sit by yourself or with your family and make a health plan. Visit your nearest health center. Get your general health check done. Know your status and make the necessary changes. Your health is your responsibility.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Reassuring patients of continued support and quality care from the Ministry of Health, Dr. Maxime-Esprit ended on a hopeful note.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDiabetes is not a death sentence. It can be managed and complications can be prevented,\u201d she affirmed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&nbsp; Endocrinologist working with Dominica\u2019s Ministry of Health, Dr. Natasha Maxime &#8211; Esprit,\u00a0 has called on citizens to take greater personal responsibility for their health as the island continues its fight against diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). 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