Expert Testimonials

“Guam’s population is over 90% Asian and Pacific Islander in composition. Both of these ethnic groups have inherent genetic predisposition to Type II Diabetes so we would expect an increased prevalence on that basis alone.”

- Dr. William Weare MD

“Many pacific islanders are well known for having Type 2 diabetes. A lack in a healthy nutrition is one of the major issues that are causing a high percentage of people being affected with diabetes on Guam. Some other causes are due to genetics, and the environment.”

- Dr Sven-Erik Bursell, PhD

“Guam Diabetes Association has been a great community service with much of hospitality and is an organized Association.”

- Dr. Robert L. Hanson, MD, MPH