The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) and the Guyana Diabetes Association (GDA) yesterday launched the Diabetes Association Type-1 Under-17 T20 Cricket Competition which bowls off tomorrow at the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) Ground.
GCA President Roger Harper, GDA President Glynis Beaton-Alonzo, Ministry of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Shamdeo Persaud and other representatives of the various sponsors which include the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Ansa Mcal, were present at the simple launching held at the DCC pavilion.
During her address to some of the youngsters present, Beaton-Alonzo said it was important to understand how diabetes and cricket intertwine. She said persons suffering from the disease are renowned for their discipline which allows them to lead a normal life.
“It’s not often we compare disease with sport and having diabetes doesn’t mean the game is over because just like cricket when a batsman
needs to keep on top bowlers, diabetics need to keep on top their blood sugar, that is why diabetes management is similar to cricket management,” said the GDA President.
Harper, during his speech said that he was happy to have the