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Read about the WAVES diabetes program that took place in January 2006!WAVES diabetes recently set sail aboard a Celebrity cruise to the Southern Caribbean. The participants were led by staffers Deborah Greenwood and Jenna Scarsi, sailing aboard Celebrity Cruiseship Constellation for a southern Caribbean cruise on Saturday, January 28, through Saturday, February 4. The itinerary included stops in many tropical destinations including Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Barbados, Grenada, St. Kitts and St. Thomas. In addition to the 190 square-foot staterooms with 41 square-foot balconies, cruise-goers enjoyed the many benefits of the Celebrity Concierge Class.
To read about the daily adventures of the WAVES diabetes program that took place in January, Click Here to visit the daily blog.
Please read some of the feedback participants gave us after completing the January 2006 WAVES diabetes program to the Southern Caribbean.
- It was a great way to learn about diabetes away from the distraction of routine life at home. A very relaxed atmosphere with personal educators who answered all of our questions and concerns. Very informative!
- I have nothing negative to say about the program. The WAVES book will be a great reference that I can go back to and I have many suggestions and tools that I’ll try to implement now in my daily life.
- Open discussion and informal setting was a great way to learn.
- I’ve learned more in the past week then I have learned in past 2 years with diabetes.
The tables below describe the daily highlights of the January 2006 program. The programming topics were selected by cruise participants before the cruise set sail. Topics discussed during future programming will also be decided upon by program participants.
Day 1 - Saturday
| Port | San Juan |
| Arrival | - |
| Departure | 11:00 PM |
| Morning Highlights | 1:00 PM Board ship |
| Afternoon Highlights | Exploring the ship |
| Evening Highlights | 6:00 PM Formal Dinner with the group 8:00 PM Captain's Welcome |
Day 2 - Sunday
| Port | Casa de Campo |
| Arrival | 1:00 PM |
| Departure | 11:00 PM |
| Morning Highlights | 7:00 AM Group Exercise 9:00 AM Introductions 10:00 AM How to start your own walking program |
| Afternoon Highlights | 4:00 PM Informal Session: Goal Setting and Developing Healthy Habits |
| Evening Highlights | 6:00 PM Formal Dinner with the group 9:00 PM Evening Entertainment |
Day 3 - Monday
| Port | At Sea |
| Arrival | - |
| Departure | - |
| Morning Highlights | 7:00 AM Group Exercise 9:00 AM Group Breakfast 10:00 AM New Therapies in Diabetes Management presented by endocrinologist, Dr. George Motto |
| Afternoon Highlights | 1:00 PM Group Walk 2:00 PM Hands on Practice |
| Evening Highlights | 6:00 PM Formal Dinner with the group 8:30 PM Evening Entertainment |
Day 4 - Tuesday
| Port | Bridgeport |
| Arrival | 9:00 AM |
| Departure | 5:30 PM |
| Morning Highlights | 7:00 AM Group Exercise 8:00 AM Group Breakfast 9:00 AM Foot Care |
| Afternoon Highlights | 4:00 PM Informal Session: Glycemic Index 5:00 PM Mask Making for The Masquerade Ball tonight |
| Evening Highlights | 6:00 PM Formal Dinner with the group 8:30 PM Cirque de Soleil performance 10:00 PM Masquerade Ball |
Day 5 - Wednesday
| Port | St. George's, Grenada |
| Arrival | 7:00 AM |
| Departure | 4:30 PM |
| Morning Highlights | 7:00 AM Group Exercise 9:00 AM The Health Benefits of Chocolate |
| Afternoon Highlights | 4:00 PM Informal Session: My Medical Chart and Hypertension |
| Evening Highlights | 6:00 PM Formal Dinner with the group 8:30 PM Australia's Entertainer of the Year, Darren Williams |
Day 6 - Thursday
| Port | Basseterre, St. Kitts |
| Arrival | 9:00 AM |
| Departure | 6:030 PM |
| Morning Highlights | 7:00 AM Group Breakfast 9:00 AM Case Studies and Pattern Management |
| Afternoon Highlights | 1:00 PM Group Excursion: St. Kitts Scenic Rail Tour |
| Evening Highlights | 6:00 PM Formal Dinner with the group 9:00 PM Evening Show-"FantaSea" |
Day 7 - Friday
| Port | Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas |
| Arrival | 8 AM |
| Departure | 5:30 PM |
| Morning Highlights | 7:00 AM Group Exercise< |
| Afternoon Highlights | 3:30 PM WAVES Program Summary |
| Evening Highlights | 6:00 PM Formal Dinner with the group 9:00 PM Evening Show-"Celebrate the World" |
