Diabetes

A conference where elders discuss the philosophy and practice of traditional medicine. Stress role of elders in passing on this tradition. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.

A conference discussing Indian and Christian creation myths, reflections on education and religion, comparison of Indian and non-Indian values, and the loss of traditional values and beliefs and the movement to recover them.

Looks at a study of Cree First Nations children, aged 5 to 12, to determine predisposition to cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes coupled with level of physical activity.

Evidence suggests that due to the nutritional deprivations experienced by children in residential schools, there is a high prevalence of metabolic risk factors among Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Discusses services offered to three target groups needing help: slightly intellectually handicapped, prisoner's families, and multiple problems due to diabetes.

Looks at issues surrounding diabetes and eye refraction errors and developing relationships within the community to improve visual and ocular health by promoting prevention.

Poster advertising the conference on prevention and management held at Wanuskewin Heritage Park.

Regularized review occurs in order to monitor change and impact of programs implemented.

Contains links to information and websites that can provide knowledge, community support, and capacity building tools to help cultivate a holistic approach to health and wellness.

Discussion of culturally relevant health promotion, prevention and delivery activities.

Describes program goals to improve health of those Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have, or are at risk of diabetes.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2014.

Looks at the benefits provided by the program in the downtown eastside of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Reports on the health program offered at the mobile kindergartens in this community south west of Brisbane, Australia.

Briefly chronicles the opening address delivered by a Aboriginal health worker from Tennant Creek, Australia at diabetes conference.

Reports on how a return to a, 'bush diet' has resulted in some Australian Aboriginals being cured of diabetes.

Identifies barriers for supplying primary healthcare to diabetes and other chronically ill patients. Recommends developing the role of Aboriginal healthcare workers to include counselling and health promotion.

Diabetes Outreach Van Enhancement (DOVE) study conducted to determine whether demographic or clinical differences existed between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal patients with type 2 diabetes.

Reports on diabetes initiatives that have improved the health outcome of Indigenous Australians.

Focuses on prevalence and sex differences, related health risks, research areas, and economic costs. Current as of 2009.

Examines program and research conducted to determine the impact participants perceive the program had on health and well-being. Outcome indicators for the program are suggested.

Community Health and Epidemiology Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2003.

Study undertaken to determine if there is a relationship between ADRB3 R64 allele and obesity and type 2 diabetes in a sample of Aboriginal Canadians.

Investigation of possible genetic determinants for type 2 diabetes.

Discusses four-year study of Sioux and Winnebago peoples to develop and evaluate a diabetes education program; they found education about diet and diabetes is not enough, when access to healthier diet is a continuing problem.

Describes the process involved in receiving funding from Diabetes Australia to support the education program. Conclusions reached state the Aboriginal health worker is the best equipped to inform Aboriginal clients about diabetes management.

Counseling Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of North Dakota, 2006.

Community Health and Epidemiology Thesis (M.Sc.)--Dalhousie University, 2011.

Several Queensland, Australia health workers report on their various health care delivery methods.

Study aimed at developing a theoretical framework for implementation of a program of intervention activities.

Advocates the importance of adhering to dietary recommendations for those with diabetes and other risk factors or those at high risk for diabetes.

Investigation into adiponectin, leptin, C-reactive protein, interleukin 6, and serum amyloid A, individually or in combinations, and finding that low baseline adiponectin is associated with increased risk of incident type 2 diabetes independent of leptin, C-reactive protein, interleukin 6, serum amyloid A, and obesity.

Adiponectin protein is supposed to mediate obesity-related resistance to insulin. Concentrations of adiponectin in Pima Indians. Individuals with more adiponectin were less likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

Examines the relationship between diabetes, renal function and serum adiponectin in Pima Indians.

Focuses on the protein adiponectin and its relation to obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Discusses admixture mapping, a method which is used to identify genetic risk factors in complex diseases such as Type 2 diabetes between major continental groups.

Findings from finger-prick testing were quite similar to more exhaustive testing showing the promise for broader screening.

Website links to health data, programs, projects, resources, and publications.

Compares mortality patterns between Alaskan Native and Non-Native population between 1989 to 1998 and trends for period between 1979-1998. Uses data from the Indian Health Service and 1990 Census.

Analysis of dietary patterns of Kahnawake school children with the objective to help prevent diabetes in future generations.

Thesis (M.Sc.)--Dalhousie University, 2010.

Findings indicated a high frequency of the gene AGT T235 and a significant association between variation in systolic blood pressure and the AGT gene.

Three themes emerged in interviews with seven Indigenous women: personal empowerment and confidence; wellbeing for themselves, family and community; and the importance of group mentorship. Author argues that they are applying the concept of gwesayjitodoon indo bimaadiziiwin, transforming oneself into a better life.

Website promotes national and international Aboriginal health research that is relevant to the well-being of Aboriginal communities, with a focus on prevention of HIV/AIDS, gender and domestic violence, and diabetes and related conditions.

Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2004.

Dietetics and Human Nutrition Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 2005.