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Ontario aboriginal diabetes strategy

11 Apr 2006

Available at: 10 Ontario Aboriginal Diabetes Strategy Current Aboriginal Diabetes Programs in Ontario Ontario currently has a number of Aboriginal-specific diabetes programs: • The Northern Diabetes Health Network (NDHN) was established by MOHLTC in October 1992 to address the high rate of diabetes and the lack of diabetes services in northern On [...] To reduce the high rate of complications in Aboriginal people with diabetes, care providers should follow the guidelines for screening for diseases of the heart, nerves, kidney and eyes.8 A comprehensive holistic approach to care and treatment will improve access to a full range of culturally-sensitive and appropriate services – using both traditional and Western practices – for all Aboriginal peo [...] Gaps • Lack of access to diabetes education and materials that are culturally relevant and in appropriate languages, formats and reading levels for Aboriginal communities • Undervaluing of diabetes self-management education by some health care providers and the general public • Little research to identify effective diabetes education strategies linked to behavioural change • Inconsistent standards [...] Goal To improve integration, collaboration and partnerships in Aboriginal diabetes policy, programs and services, and enhance Ontario’s capacity to deliver comprehensive, quality programs and services for Aboriginal people and communities.
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