CMA - Centro Medico Aesculapius

18/05/2026

Bondia bon siman!
De telefoon is weer operationeel

15/05/2026

E liña nan di telefòn no ta trahando mane mester ta.

Porfabor jama 5603102

Beste patiënten,

Onze telefoonlijnen zijn momenteel in reparatie om alles zo snel mogelijk weer volledig operationeel te krijgen.

Onze excuses voor het ongemak en bedankt voor uw begrip.

Voor spoedgevallen kunt u ons bereiken via: 560 3102.

U kunt altijd bij ons terecht – onze huisartsenpraktijk is laagdrempelig en wij staan voor u klaar.

Met vriendelijke groet,
Team CMA

07/05/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness month

13/04/2026

Beste patiënten,

Onze telefoonlijnen zijn momenteel in reparatie om alles zo snel mogelijk weer volledig operationeel te krijgen.

Onze excuses voor het ongemak en bedankt voor uw begrip.

Voor spoedgevallen kunt u ons bereiken via: 560 3102.

U kunt altijd bij ons terecht – onze huisartsenpraktijk is laagdrempelig en wij staan voor u klaar.

Met vriendelijke groet,
Team CMA

02/04/2026

12/03/2026

5 things that surprise a lot of people about weight gain and diabetes in Curaçao🌴

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1. Hidden sugar in everyday drinks 🥤

One of the biggest drivers of metabolic problems on the island is liquid sugar.

Many people drink throughout the day:
• sweet iced tea
• fruit juices (often with added sugar)
• soda with meals
• energy drinks

Even drinks that seem healthy can contain 25–40g of sugar per serving.

Over time, this constant sugar intake increases risk for:
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Obesity
• Insulin Resistance

Liquid sugar is especially problematic because it doesn’t make you feel full, so people consume a lot without realizing it.

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2. Fried foods are the default 🍗

Many popular foods are deep-fried or cooked with a lot of oil. For example:
• Pastechi
• Johnny Cake
• fried chicken or fried fish
• fries with meals

These foods are delicious and culturally loved—but when they become daily staples, calories add up quickly.

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3. The “car lifestyle” 🚗

Even though the island is small, daily life is very car-dependent.

People often:
• drive short distances
• work desk jobs
• avoid walking because of heat

So overall daily movement is low, which contributes to weight gain and metabolic disease.

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4. Portion sizes are big 🍽️

Caribbean hospitality often means:
• generous portions
• seconds encouraged
• food as love and celebration

Refusing food can feel rude socially, so people may eat past fullness regularly.

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5. Genetics + modern diet

Many Caribbean populations have a higher genetic susceptibility to insulin resistance.

When a modern diet high in:
• sugar
• refined carbs
• fried foods

is combined with that genetic predisposition, rates of Type 2 Diabetes can rise quickly.

11/03/2026

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04/03/2026

Obesidat ta un reto serio pa nos salú. Ministerio di GMN ta motivá tur hende pa kome mas salú, move mas i hasi kontròl na tempu.

Huntu nos por prevení i konstrui un Kòrsou mas salú.

04/03/2026

Today is World Obesity Day.

Obesity is preventable even for those with higher genetic risk:
✅ Eat a healthy diet
✅ Drink enough water
✅ Do physical activity
✅ Get adequate sleep
✅ Limit screen time

03/03/2026

No semper diabétis ta kousa síntoma, pero su efekto ta real.

Riba nos isla, hopi adulto ta biba ku suku haltu sin sa e riesgonan di largu plaso. Problemanan di kurason, daño na nir, pèrdida di bista i otro komplikashonnan serio por desaroyá den silensio.

P'esei ta importante pa kontrolá bo suku, kome sano, move mas i hasi kòntròl regular.

Bo salú ta bo futuro💙

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Diabetes does not always cause symptoms, but its effect is real.

On our island, many adults live with high blood sugar without knowing the long-term risks. Heart problems, kidney damage, vision loss and other serious complications can develop in silence.

That's why it's important to check your blood sugar, eat healthy, move more and get regular checkups.

Your health is your future💙