Exploring structural barriers to diabetes self-management in Alberta First Nations communities

Exploring structural barriers to diabetes self-management in Alberta First Nations communities

Abstract Background Type 2 diabetes is highly prevalent in Canadian First Nations (FN) communities. FN individuals with diabetes are less likely to receive guideline recommended care and access specialist care. They are also less likely to be able to engage in optimal self-management behaviours. Whi...

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Main Authors: Stephanie Kulhawy-Wibe, Kathryn M. King-Shier, Cheryl Barnabe, Braden J. Manns, Brenda R. Hemmelgarn, David J. T. Campbell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
Subjects:
Diabetes mellitus
First Nations
Barriers to care
Access to care
Diabetes education
Financial barriers
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13098-018-0385-7

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