Giishkaandago'Ikwe Health Services - Diabetes Education and Awareness Program

Application

Accepts walk-ins or booked appointments; no referral required
Booked appointments required for visiting Chiropodist
Clients can be seen in office, home or community visits

Eligibility / Target Population

Individuals 18 years of age and older and/or families from any of the 10 First Nation communities in the Fort Frances Tribal area

Serves individuals with the following:

Type 1/Type 2 Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes
Type 1/Type 2 Pregnancy
Impaired Glucose Tolerance
Impaired Fasting Glucose
Pediatric Type 2

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Supports for people living with pre-diabetes or diabetes
Offers a diabetes management clinic to assist individuals in understanding and managing their illness

Provides access to consultations with Registered Dietitian
Cooperates with assistance from Registered Nurse
Offers basic, advanced and diabetic foot care
Offers foot screening clinics
Coordinates services of a visiting Chiropodist once per month for three days
Provides referrals to other foot care service providers
Coordinates group grocery shopping tours to help individuals make healthy food choices and to learn about reading labels
Offers presentations and printed material for public education and awareness

Program services are provided through:

Individual sessions
Group sessions
Health promotion activities