Lurline Less, Diabetes Care & Education Specialist in Kingston, Jamaica

Accomplishments

• Honored by the Kiwanis Club of New Kingston in 2022 for her exceptional work in diabetes.
• Actively participated in the planning and execution of the Covid-19 response with the Private Sector Organization (PSOJ) across Jamaica in 2020.
• Held a pivotal role as a member of the National Food Industry Task Force (NFIT) during 2018-2019.
• In collaboration with the Ministry of Health of Jamaica and Pan American Health Organization, she developed and piloted the Lay Diabetes Education Curriculum in 2011.
• Served as an executive member of the Royal Commonwealth Society from 2010 to 2020.
• Demonstrated leadership as Chair and Vice Chair of the North America and Caribbean Region (NAC) of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) between 2006 and 2013.
• Managed critical projects and programs, such as Retinal Screening, Kidney Dialysis, and the Life for a Child program tailored for children with diabetes.
• Contributed scholarly content with published articles in medical journals.
• Orchestrated Health Screening activities throughout Jamaica for over a decade, supported by various sponsors.
• Graced numerous local, regional, and international diabetes conferences as a presenter.

Lurline Less’s dedication, expertise, and contributions to diabetes care and education have undeniably left an indelible mark on the field, furthering her legacy as a leading figure in the domain.