FNI Health Programs
Recognizing that Aboriginal peoples have specific healthcare issues, the FNI has established a health programming initiative.
Our first program, “Pathway to a Healthier Lifestyle,” is dedicated to the issue of diabetes prevention.
We will post information below as additional program areas are developed.
Hello to Everyone and Season's Greetings
Christmas and New Year's is a time for celebration and eating. But for those of us who have diabetes it can become a trying time. The following is a list of some things we can do to help us enjoy the holidays without worrying:
"Diabetic" sweets and chocolates are best avoided. It is better to have small amounts of "proper" chocolate that can be spread out throughout the day or eaten with meals.
Stick with sugar free or diet drinks, or fresh fruit juice only with meals. Fresh fruit juice has lots of natural sugar which will send blood sugars high if taken without insulin.
Christmas Fruit and Vegetables. Make sure you have your share of these too over the holidays, not just chips, chocolate and cake!
Take time to exercise, walk off the large meals and puddings.
I wish all our members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
› Diabetes Prevention Program
Aboriginal people have a three to fives times higher rate of Type 2 diabetes than the general population. Because the risk is so high, the FNI has hired a health coordinator dedicated to a Diabetes Prevention program.
“Pathway to a Healthier Lifestyle” offers information about Type 2 diabetes and its prevention through publications, public education, and consultation.
Learn more about the disease and how to prevent it through:
Contact the FNI Diabetes Coordinator.