We have to take a look at the current structures that are in place. Why are the medications increasing? Why are the prevention and promotion not effective? We have to be able to look at the geographical isolation of these people. We have many problems, of course, such as physician shortages, nursing burnout and things like that, but it's the health care worker turnover and the lack of coverage and continuity of care in particular.
We also need to look at the other factors that are now coming into play, so not only having diabetes but it being complicated by other chronic illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, and so on and so forth. It's the question of food security and the high cost of food in our communities. I'm sure most of you would not relish the thought of having to pay $15 for a four-litre bag of milk, or $6 to $8 for a three-pound bunch of carrots. There's also some doubt as to whether or not those are even going to be fresh once you're able to access them at the Northern store.
We're looking at the mechanisms, what we can work with that the people have, and how we can make it work effectively.