Diabetes

Comparative study results revealed that youth onset diabetes is a growing problem, particularly in Aboriginal males.

Results of a study conclude that Alberta Métis Settlement dwellers have high rates of diabetes, undiagnosed diabetes, pre-diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

Looks at essential elements for implementing best practice, key recommendations, and tools and resources.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Dalhousie University, 2013.

Comments on the need to research further into the high rate of Indigenous people in Canada developing diabetes including looking at social components. Article located by scrolling to page 324.

Nursing, Midwifery & Nutrition Thesis (Ph.D.)--James Cook University, 2012.

Article describes the development of the online digital repository of wise food practices that is grounded within Indigenous knowledges (IK) and in Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDS). Authors stress the need for IDS given the effects it can have on policy creation and the well-being of Indigenous peoples. Done in collaboration with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux community.

Reports on seven health indicators: life expectancy, mortality rate, youth suicide rate, infant mortality rate, diabetes prevalence, childhood obesity, and number of practising, certified First Nations health care professionals, and discusses the new First Nations Population Health and Wellness Agenda which will include 22 indicators. "This report was prepared in accordance with commitments in the 2005 Transformative Change Accord." Related material: The Health and Well-Being of the

Looks at high rates of infectious and chronic diseases in Inuit populations compared to Western societies.

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of New Mexico, 2013.

Looks at an organization, Te Rau Matatini, developed to address the Māori health workforce.

Interviews conducted with individuals reveal opinions about their own particular case and rise of the disease in general.

Investigates the correlation between consumption of saturated fatty acids and the increase in type 2 diabetes among Alaska Natives.

Study shows implementation of pan-Aboriginal strategies will not address existing health inequities and suggests ways to improve health services and policies.

Discusses how the socioeconomic explanations for obesity and diabetes are less prevalent among Indigenous than non-indigenous adults in Mexico.

Reports on the cultural and linguistic barriers encountered by Navajo interpreters during the informed consent process and makes suggestions for adapting it to minority populations.

Study examines if insulin resistance (IR) and the presence of metabolic syndrome (MS) are independent of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in non-diabetic Native Americans.

Presents the results collected from seven northwestern Ontario First Nations to study the prevention of risk factors for diabetes.

Presents fuzzy cognitive mapping as a technique to compare Aboriginal and conventional science-based views on diabetes.

Biology Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Montreal, 2010.

Examines the connection with gestational diabetes mellitus and the rise of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Saskatchewan.

School of Nursing Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Washington, 2004.

Study found that dietary counseling and encouraging activity had little effect on reducing weight gain.

Looks at the high rates of diabetes and other health disparities faced by American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Introduces the top research articles in volume 2 which are intended for those seeking to improve health outcomes of Indigenous populations.

Study suggests that increasing rates of obesity among Inuit will have health consequences, and that anthropometry is a useful tool to indirectly assess insulin resistance.

Bulletin includes news on "Youth Health Screening on Baffin Island, Pangirtung, Nunavut", Inuit Regional updates, meetings, workshops, partnerships, and other aspects that relate to the diabetes health issue in the Inuit community.

Contends that a long-term vision and standardization of the methodologies, determinants and indicators of food security are required to improve access and availability to food that is of acceptable quality.

Biology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Ottawa, 2017.

Summary of results from the Adult Inuit Health Survey. Provides an overview of the health status and living conditions.

Summary of results from the Adult Inuit Health Survey. Provides an overview of the health status and living conditions.

Summarizes results for adults.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2004.

Discusses the relationship between family history, sedentary behavior, and childhood risk for type 2 diabetes.

Looks at how Walgett Aboriginal Medical Services is educating the community about prevention and staying healthy.

Looks at how community-based participatory research plays a role in solutions to the problem of health inequities.

Website contains links to: scholarly information, information on the elderly, a children's corner, the code of ethics for the organization and information on a training program, with diabetes prevention workshops.

Updated version of guidelines for research conducted in relation to the project and the community in general.

Three-year participatory research project involving program taking place in a Mohawk community near Montreal. Program focused on elementary school children, with supporting programs for teachers, families and the community.

Comments on the need to priorize research in kidney failure in First Nations people with diabetes, due to the projected population increase in First Nations communities.

Looks at applying lessons learned from a five year diabetes prevention project in two Aboriginal communities to a third community.

Comments on the profound and extensive impacts of the flooding and dislocation.

Brief summary looked at changes in death rates for Indigenous Australians both overall and for specific diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

Data from the Arizona population health and vital statistics, United States Census Bureau, and the Arizona Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).