Diabetes Association Responds to Mistreatment Allegations

After public allegations from Tanya Wright, who has lived with diabetes for many years, that she was mistreated and effectively shut out by the Belize Diabetes Association, the organization is defending its record while acknowledging her concerns and promising to review its customer-service and complaint-handling procedures. In a statement issued on Monday, the association expressed regret that Wright’s experience left her feeling disappointed and emphasized that all people living with diabetes deserve to be treated with compassion and respect. While noting that there are differing accounts of what occurred and declining to discuss personnel matters publicly, the association said it remains committed to fostering a supportive environment for people living with diabetes. It has also arranged for testing supplies to be delivered to Wright as both sides work toward a resolution.

 

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