CAP Health Policy Program
Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative

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The Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) is a national program funded by the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) of Health Canada. 

Its goals are to reduce the incidence of diabetes among Aboriginal peoples and to improve the quality of life for individuals with diabetes. 

To achieve these goals, Health Canada funds diabetes related projects in two categories: First Nations On Reserve and Inuit in Inuit Communities (FNOIIC); and for Metis, Off-reserve Aboriginal and Urban Inuit Primary Prevention and Promotion (MOAUIPP).

Under FNOIIC, projects are funded for care and treatment, prevention and promotion, and lifestyle support.  All MOAUIPP funded projects are for prevention and promotion. 

Since 1999, CAP has been receiving funding under the MOAUIPP initiative.

Type 2 diabetes is a pandemic in Aboriginal communities in Canada and its prevalence is estimated to be three to five times the national average.  The disease has a devastating impact on people living with the disease, their families, and communities.

For further information, view the CAP type 2 diabetes newsletter - Transitions, which is available in PDF format in both English and French.

ADDITIONAL LINKS

Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative
http//www.hc-sc.gc.ca./fnihb/cp/adi/index.htm

Canadian Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.ca/

International Diabetes Federation
http://www.idf.org

New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council
http://diabetes.nbapc.org/main.asp?pid=1

Labrador Metis Nation
http://www.labmetis.org

Federation of Newfoundland Indians
http://www.fni.nf.ca/diabetes/diabetes.htm

Native Council of Prince Edward Island
http://www.ncpei.com/diabetes.html?