Provide a full range of health promotion and prevention strategies on health issues related to diabetes
The goal of the Diabetes Program: 
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To provide clients, their families and the community a basic understanding of diabetes as per Canadian Diabetes Association
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To provide clients with a Diabetes Health Prevention and Promotion of well being
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To provide culturally appropriate workshops based on health promotion and prevention
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To support individuals and families living with diabetes
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To provide basic education and awareness that will increase coping skills, reduce risk factors, and promote wellness and optimal functioning
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To provide client centered care by screening, referrals, and promotion of diabetes self-management
The Diabetes Health Promotion Worker will be in the communities twice a month.
To arrange for a consultation contact your local health centre
Services offered
- Education
- Screening
- Nutrition
- Individual Screening
- Group Sessions
- Prevention/ Awareness Programs
- Healing Circles
- Consultations done in Ojibway or English
Risk Factors of Diabetes:
- 40 or Older
- First degree relative with Diabetes
- Dyslipidemia (Abnormal Blood Fat levels)
- Overweight
- Abdominal Obesity
- Aboriginal
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Given birth to a baby over 4kg or 9 lbs.
- Schizophrenia
- History of Gestational Diabetes (Diabetes Identified or beginning during pregnancy)
Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes:
- Excessive Thirst
- Excessive Urination
- Unusual Tiredness
- Blurred Vision
- Headaches
To register or for more information contact:
Community Health Manager at 705-368-2182 or the Community Health Nurse at your local Health Centre
To download our Diabetes Care and Prevention Research Project (in PDF format), please
click here.