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Facilitating community capacity-building, building upon traditional strengths and supporting community-driven programming has been a hallmark of the work of IDHC for the past 20 years. Our vision is that Indigenous people have the tools, knowledge and ability to make healthy choices and live free of all aspects of diabetes, now and future.
IDHC Blog
14h ago
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.
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IDHC Blog
3d ago
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.
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IDHC Blog
3d ago
Engage in regular exercise, such as brisk walking, jogging, swimming, or cycling.
At least 150 minutes per week.
Exercise improves insulin sensitivity!
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IDHC Blog
3d ago
Eyes are the second most complex organ after the brain.
The eyes and brain work in harmony to provide us with vision.
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IDHC Blog
3d ago
Eating vegetables, especially crunchy ones, can help clean our teeth.
Good to know when we may not be home to brush our teeth.
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IDHC Blog
3d ago
The best foods are the ones YOU GROW!
Start your green thumb and grow some easy crops for spring.
Lettuce, carrots and onions are a great start!
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IDHC Blog
3d ago
Exercise should include strength training.
Strength helps maintain the body’s integrity, bone density, posture, and daily functional mobility.
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IDHC Blog
3d ago
The most active muscles in your body …
…are in your eyes!
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IDHC Blog
2w ago
One complication of diabetes can be gum disease.
Brush and
Floss Teeth
Twice Daily
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IDHC Blog
2w ago
Incorporate a colorful array of fruits and vegetables into your diet.
THESE PROVIDE ESSENTIAL VITAMINS FOR OPTIMAL EYE HEALTH.
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