IDHC promotes diabetes awareness from an Indigenous perspective and assists Indigenous communities in identifying appropriate resources and services, planning, prevention and awareness strategies and coordinating community/regional programs and events based on community needs.
Our Knowledge Department combines traditional wisdom with current diabetes education, while incorporating First Nations, Métis, Inuit and mainstream influences. This program supports front line workers to plan, prepare and present relevant information about diabetes while also educating on Indigenous perspectives of health and wellness.
Our Foot Care Program is aimed towards Indigenous people affected by or at risk of diabetes and its complications. Our holistic model supports a continuum of seamless services including educating and connecting community members to Indigenous agency partners and local health professionals.
Leader in delivery of holistic wellness models of care — reflecting body, mind and spirit — to reduce impacts of type 2 diabetes on Indigenous peoples in Ontario and build community capacity in diabetes prevention.
If you have risk factors or a family history of diabetes: consider regular monitoring of blood sugar levels. Monitoring may detect any abnormalities early and facilitate prompt intervention.
Earth Day. Mother Earth gives us everything we need to sustain us. Let’s honour her by taking care of —and respecting— the land and water.
Eating vegetables doesn’t have to be bad! How about spinach dip? It’s delicious and has garlic and spinach in it which are great for lowering blood pressure, lowering cholesterol levels, helping your immune system, and aiding in digestion.
