We do some work with aboriginal groups as part of our coalition. We know there is a much higher percentage of diabetes in aboriginal groups, both on reserve and off reserve, than in older adults in Canada. We know that it links back to their lifestyle. There certainly are genetic issues, but looking at type 2 diabetes, we know that lifestyle and the environment they're in need to be addressed in order to help manage and prevent it.
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