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Article: Programs promote diabetes awareness and prevention
- Article from:
- Saskatchewan Sage
- Article date:
- November 1, 2002
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CopyrightCopyright Aboriginal Multi-Media Society Nov 2002. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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PRINCE ALBERT -- The Aboriginal population of Saskatchewan, and of Canada as a whole, is currently facing an undeniable health crisis, as diabetes rates continue to climb for both First Nations and Métis people. With the prevalence of the disease now estimated at three to five times that of the general population, Aboriginal organizations and communities across the province are devoting extensive time and resources to increasing awareness of diabetes, to educating at-risk individuals on preventative measures, and to helping those already diagnosed with diabetes to deal with this manageable, but potentially debilitating and deadly disease.
"In 1999, there were approximately 3,200 new cases ...