Health committee One of the key things to address this will be to reach out to various communities. There is no one answer to your question, unfortunately. I think communities tend to know exactly what they need, and I bet if we were to connect with a community right now they would give us five p
May 28th, 2018Committee meeting
Dr. Agnes Coutinho
Health committee I think that there are changes in discussions and approach. The fact that this is the first time that we're sitting at this table to represent the National Aboriginal Diabetes Association shows changes, but I think there's always room to improve.
May 28th, 2018Committee meeting
Dr. Agnes Coutinho
Health committee Having travelled to some northern communities first-hand, I can say that the intent is there. There are programs to teach individuals and families about healthy living. However, it's very difficult for individuals to leave, for example, a workshop on healthy living and healthy ea
May 28th, 2018Committee meeting
Dr. Agnes Coutinho
Health committee I can add my comment. I think it really depends on the age group and accessibility to the Internet, for example. If you are addressing youth who are connected to devices and have uninterrupted access to the Internet, then that potentially may be a tool; however, if you're looki
May 28th, 2018Committee meeting
Dr. Agnes Coutinho
Health committee Our fourth recommendation is to raise awareness about gestational diabetes and the rise of diabetes amongst young indigenous women. Currently, indigenous peoples have the highest birth rate in Canada, and 78% of indigenous women will have diabetes in the next five to 10 years. Ge
May 28th, 2018Committee meeting
Dr. Agnes Coutinho
Health committee NADA respectfully recommends that the Government of Canada acknowledge that diabetes among indigenous peoples of Canada is a systemic disease at pandemic levels and requires immediate attention. There is a large and unpredictable gap in the potential health benefits available thr
May 28th, 2018Committee meeting
Dr. Agnes Coutinho
Health committee NADA is a non-profit, member-led organization. It was established in 1995 in a response to the rising and alarming rates of diabetes among indigenous peoples in Canada. NADA is funded by Health Canada, first nations and Inuit health branch. It is a knowledge transfer and networki
May 28th, 2018Committee meeting
Dr. Agnes Coutinho