At Diabetes Education Network (DEN) we improve the quality of life for people with diabetes through education, innovative management, and customized attention.
With the right information, management, and support living with diabetes is so much easier.
It matters to people with diabetes and those who love them.
The Diabetes Education Network was established in 2011 to address the overwhelming need in The Bahamas for quality treatment and care for people with Diabetes or at risk of diabetes.
Leading the way in diabetes treatment and education in The Bahamas, DEN offers compassion combined with research-based care.
Our Mission
To empower individuals and families across The Bahamas to take control of their health through education, support, and personalized care. We provide evidence-based guidance, compassionate coaching, and practical tools for managing diabetes and preventing complications — all within a supportive, culturally sensitive environment.
Through collaborative care, community outreach, and continuous learning, we’re committed to reducing the impact of diabetes and improving quality of life, one person at a time.
Our Vision
To create a healthier Bahamas where individuals living with or at risk for diabetes are informed, supported, and equipped to lead full, active lives.
We envision a future where diabetes prevention and management are not barriers, but bridges — connecting people to better outcomes, stronger communities, and lifelong wellness. By fostering awareness, reducing stigma, and expanding access to care, we aim to lead the way in transforming the national conversation around diabetes.
Who Created DEN?
The Diabete Educationn Network was created by Anita Cates RN, CCDE.
Anita, born and raised in the UK, married Dr Graham Cates who whisked her off to the Sunny Islands to live happily ever after in the Bahamas. Anita and Dr Cates have their own medical practice, Family Medicine Center, Nassau, New Providence.
It is here that Anita recognised the need for Diabetes Education, not just as a one-on-one consultations, but in the form of a support group – Diabetes Directions – and educational workshops including Workshop 101.
Anita has a burning passion for people with Diabetes and she is flipping the Illness Model of Diabetes Care and Education on its head and turning it into a wellness model. This will empower people who live in the Bahamas, regardless of race, nationality, or age to take control of their Diabetes and to live a long and healthy life so they can achieve their dreams and potential.