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A Review of Volunteer-Based Peer Support Interventions in Diabetes

Tricia S. Tang
May 1, 2011; 24:85-98
From Research to Practice/Behavioral Interventions for Diabetes Self-Management




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Associations Between Self-Management Education and Comprehensive Diabetes Clinical Care

Tammie M. Johnson
Jan 1, 2010; 23:41-46
Feature Articles




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Overview of Peer Support Models to Improve Diabetes Self-Management and Clinical Outcomes

Michele Heisler
Oct 1, 2007; 20:214-221
Articles




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Diabetes Legal Advocacy Comes of Age

Michael A. Greene
Jul 1, 2006; 19:171-179
Feature Articles




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Family Conflict and Diabetes Management in Youth: Clinical Lessons From Child Development and Diabetes Research

Barbara J. Anderson
Jan 1, 2004; 17:
Articles




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Implementing Diabetes Self-Management Education in Primary Care

Sharlene Emerson
Apr 1, 2006; 19:79-83
Articles




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Group Education in Diabetes: Effectiveness and Implementation

Carolé R. Mensing
Apr 1, 2003; 16:
Articles




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Glucose Metabolism and Regulation: Beyond Insulin and Glucagon

Stephen L. Aronoff
Jul 1, 2004; 17:183-190
Feature Articles




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Four Theories and a Philosophy: Self-Management Education for Individuals Newly Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes

T. Chas Skinner
Apr 1, 2003; 16:
Lifestyle and Behavior




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The Diabetes Attitudes, Wishes, and Needs (DAWN) Program: A New Approach to Improving Outcomes of Diabetes Care

Soren E. Skovlund
Jul 1, 2005; 18:136-142
Lifestyle and Behavior




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Interview-Based Customer Insights in Developing Countries

What are the opportunities and challenges of collecting consumer insights in developing countries—and how can the challenges be overcome?




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Autonomous Vehicles: Futurist Technologies in Markets and Society

What are the ethical, logistical and legal complexities that accompany Autonomous Vehicle technology—and what role should business strategists play in guiding AVs integration into business and society?




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Kylie Cosmetics

Can Kylie Cosmetics move beyond its famous founder to achieve long-term success?




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Transforming LEDVANCE: Lighting for the Smart Home and Global IoT Marketplace

What strategic direction should LEDVANCE take to optimize the opportunities presented by the proliferation of Smart Home products and the prospect of integrating its lighting products to the Internet of Things?




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Impossible Foods: Fighting Climate Change with Plant-Based Meat

Can Impossible Foods change the way meat is produced on a large enough scale to make a serious inroad in the battle against climate change?




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Reonomy: Selecting a Growth Strategy in New York City’s Proptech Sector

What strategic path would lead Reonomy, a successful commercial real estate proptech startup, to future growth and profitability within a reasonable time frame?




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Happy Family: Investing for the Future

What strategic and operational challenges lie ahead for innovative start-up Happy Family, a leading producer of organic baby foods?




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What Drives Musk? Making the Most of Markets and States

How have government incentives helped to fuel the success of Elon Musk’s entrepreneurial ventures—and what role should the government play in supporting corporations promising to deliver social value for society?




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Kohl & Frisch: A Prescription for Competition

How can Canadian pharmaceutical wholesaler Kohl & Frisch deploy its new market clout after acquiring a key competitor?




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D’Angel raises J$225,000 from online charity concert

The Lady of Dancehall, D'Angel, says although her COVID-19 Relief Concert did not meet its US$200,000 target, she is overwhelmed by the support. The event, held via Instagram Live last Friday, saw performances from the likes of Beenie Man, G...




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Shenseea to collab with Nicki Minaj?

A single tweet on the weekend about a possible collaboration between dancehall princess Shenseea and US rap sensation Nicki Minaj has left fans of the Romeich Entertainment singer bursting with excitement. Rumours of a pending project between...




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Content creators being left out - Online fun and frolic but no royalties

As online parties continue to rise, the question of how artistes and other musicians will get paid from these virtual sessions becomes even more pertinent. During an online forum held by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) yesterday...




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Kaay Jones: The Jamaican who joins region in singing ‘We Got This’

Up-and-coming recording artiste Kaay Jones says she did not know she was becoming part of a transformational music project that would connect her to a wide cross section of talent in the Caribbean. Jones carries Jamaica's flag in a unified...




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Violence is not the answer - Dexta Daps’ new single spurs conversation on domestic abuse

Hours after he was released from police lock-up last week, dancehall artiste Dexta Daps dropped some new music on his eager fans. The track, Breaking News, explores an all-too-familiar domestic violence storyline, but incorporates a controversial...




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Shav-A sees positives despite COVID

Up-and-coming entertainer Shav-A says the COVID-19 pandemic made her reflect on her life. "I needed a reset. With all this downtime, I have realised that I needed to stop and rethink a lot of things that are going on in my life, and it also...




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It’s SumeRR in Spain

Most of Europe may be on lockdown, but there is still reason to look forward to SumeRR, in Spain. Originally from Jamaica, the singer relocated to the European country three years ago, chasing love and record deal dreams. The dreams came true,...




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Daniiboo releases ‘Drop It N Pop It’

Known for her creative dance moves and twerking style, dancer-turned-artiste Daniiboo dropped a new twerking song, titled ' Drop It N Pop It', in an attempt to put a smile on her fans' faces in a time of unprecedented uncertainty. The song is...




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NotNice delivers star-studded, uplifting track

Imagine some of your favourite artistes on one song, offering up messages of encouragement and upliftment. Well, that is the concept behind the latest track from Billboard-charting producer NotNice. Dubbed We Are, the song features vocals from...




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Comedians to provide ‘COVID’ relief

Comedians Over Viruses and Infectious Diseases (COVID) is the message behind the latest project from comedian duo Ity and Fancy Cat. Recognising that stress levels are on the rise due to the effects of the...




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People just wah hear sumpn different - Govana finds captive audience as ‘Convo Pt 2’ hits a million views

Back in January when dancehall artiste Govana released the track HAMANTS Convo, the storyline captivated listeners across the globe. For weeks, the song, which highlights infidelity in relationships, trended at number one on the local YouTube...




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Stylysh revives IG show

Dancehall artiste Stylysh is set to restart her Instagram (IG) show, which is centred around love, sex, and relationships. Last season's guests included the likes of Shauna Chin, Destiny Sparta, and Gaza Sheba, who spoke candidly of her sexual...




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‘Cool Runnings’

Ja wowed Winter Games in 1988 ... Page 20




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Buju Banton and John Legend create magical ‘Memories’

Closing 2019, reggae star Buju Banton celebrated the inking of a partnership deal with international entertainment group Roc Nation, founded by rapper Jay-Z. The artiste is on the promotional pathway for his 2020 album, Upside Down, which will be...




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Bad Gyal Jade gets boost from Bounty endorsement

In an interview with THE STAR last August, up-and-coming artiste Bad Gyal Jade dubbed herself the 'female Kartel'. Drawing comparisons between her style and flow and that of the incarcerated deejay, Jade said the label was a fitting one. Though...




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Gospel Spotlight: Gospel Song winner explores ‘Excess Love’

E xcess Love, a song by Nigerian gospel artiste Mercy Chinwo, has found favour with both Christians and non-Christians alike and has been flooding the airwaves since last year. Joanna Walker, the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's (JCDC)...




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Dancers' Paradise: Devon Unruly working hard to expand dance group

He's celebrating 10 years of dancing both competitively and in the street, and the co-founder of Unruly Skankaz, Devon Brown, says he is looking to expand the brand. The once three-member male dance group has grown to five, he told THE WEEKEND...




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Weh Dem Up To | Natel still making the hits

Many may remember Natel from the Digicel Rising Stars competition back in 2005. The singer was a runner-up that year and has been working to set himself apart in the music industry ever since. It has been 15 years, and although his name may not be...




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What about entertainment? - Industry insider feels sector under-represented in COVID recovery task force

Last month, Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced the establishment of an Economic Recovery Task Force, chaired by Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke. The multisectoral task force, which is mandated to oversee Jamaica's economic recovery from...




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JCF distribute PSOJ COVID-19 food packages

Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force on Thursday, distributed more than 300 food packages to individuals and families impacted by COVID-19 in St. James, under the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ)-led COVID-19 Response Fund...




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Man arrested in connection with West Kingston shooting

A man has been arrested in connection with the “vile and brutal” murders of 8-year-old Toya Brown and 15-year-old Nyron Taylor, who were shot and killed last evening, revealed Minister of National Security, Dr. Horace Chang. Chang says...




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488 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has reported ten new positive COVID-19 test results, pushing the tally of confirmed cases to 488. Among the ten new cases, eight are females, and two are males. Their ages range from four years to 39-years-...




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J’can healthcare worker dies from COVID-19-related complications

Antoniette Bryden has fond memories of her mother, Arlene Reid, 51, a healthcare worker originally from Yallahs, St Thomas, who died of COVID-19 in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 27. Reid, a personal support worker (PSW) who worked part-time...




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‘Rise together’

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a disruptive new normal for all of us, including thousands of urban and rural poor. Let's emerge into a place where the vulnerable are not so affected by social inequality, and rise together to create a world that'...




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Bars may have to remove stools and tables - Holness hints at measures that could accompany reopening of pubs

It is possible that the next time you walk into a bar you may find that there is only standing room, and you are among a handful of persons allowed inside. Prime Minister Andrew Holness said that in addition to having a specific gathering rule,...




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Bartender finds the going very tough

Having to witness your child go off to bed without a meal is not the most pleasing experience for a parent. However, this is the reality of Viviene Francis, who was laid off from her job as a bartender. Francis, who is a single mother, told THE...




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Dry pipes worry Love Street

Residents of Love Street, a section of Jones Town in Kington, say the area has been suffering from a chronic water shortage for more than two months. Daniesha Taylor, who has lived in the community for 30 years, is fearful that the lack of water...




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Diabetics, asthma sufferers urged to take extra COVID caution

Persons with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and conditions such as high blood pressure and asthma are being urged to be particularly careful as those comorbidities have been identified in persons with COVID-19 in Jamaica requiring hospital care...




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It’s becoming depressing - Mother enduring long wait for newborn’s coronavirus results

A Manchester mother is pleading with the authorities to provide her with the results of COVID-19 tests done on her and her week-old baby. The woman claims that she has been in isolation in hospital since April 27, a day after she gave birth to...




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It felt like prison - Cruise ship worker happy to be home

"It felt like prison." Those are the exact words of Jermaine who returned to the island yesterday after he was stranded on a cruise ship for 56 days in South Hampton, United Kingdom. "Bwoy we are out of prison ... it was rough mentally. They...




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Children, 15 and 8-y-o, killed by thugs

Screams of anguish pierced the air last night as police tried to secure forensic evidence in sections of Dumfries Street in Denham Town, west Kingston, following the killing of an eight-year-old girl by gunmen earlier in the afternoon. "Jesus...