Diabetes and Chronic Diseases

Aboriginal Cancer Care Unit – Let's Take A Stand Against... Colorectal Cancer!

This page introduces a toolkit that aims to help health service providers in Aboriginal communities promote awareness of colorectal cancer, which is on the rise in the Aboriginal population.

Source: Cancer Care Ontario

Aboriginal Diabetes Education Project

The goal of this program is to increase awareness and to provide families with information and support in order to control and prevent diabetes within the Aboriginal community.

Source: Ontario Native Women's Association

Aboriginal Diabetes Programs for Southern Ontario (In French Only)

This page from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care of Ontario gives an overview of the diabetes programs that addresses the needs of aboriginal people in southern Ontario.

Source: Government of Ontario; Health and Long-Term Care

Diabetes Awareness Strategy – Health and Wellness

This page summarizes the program objectives of the Healing Arms Diabetes Awareness Strategy and the risks factors associated with diabetes.

Source: Métis Nation of Ontario

Diabetes Education Centre

This page provides health facts and tips helping to prevent Type 2 diabetes.

Source: Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre

Northern Diabetes Health Network

The Northern Diabetes Health Network (NDHN) is an evolving health care organization committed to enhancing diabetes services for people in Ontario.

Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy

Describes the community-based HIV/AIDS support services offered to Aboriginal people throughout Ontario.

Sandy Lake Health and Diabetes Project

The SLHDP aims to develop a culturally appropriate strategy for primary and secondary prevention of the diabetes and its complications.

Southern Ontario Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative

Supports Aboriginal communities working to decrease the high incidence of Diabetes and its complications through prevention, intervention and management activities.

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