Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle, Southern Region

IDHC provides programs and services focusing on the development, and enhancement of programs and services focusing on the education, prevention, and management of diabetes in Indigenous communities, both on and off-reserve. The high prevalence of diabetes in Indigenous society has placed it among the top health priorities.

• Develop and distribute culturally appropriate education, promotion and prevention resources based on community needs.
• Advocate, support and promote access to treatment and care options.
• Establish and maintain appropriate networking, through coordination and recommendation of services.
• Identify local and regional service needs related to diabetes, through data collection.
• Act as a resource for other health and education service providers.
• Gather, share, and support relevant diabetes research.