http://www.nada.ca NADA Envisions Diabetes Free People Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:39:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Aboriginal people with Type 2 diabetes 18-years of age and over may be eligible to participate in a study evaluating the effectiveness of a stress reduction program designed to improve physical and emotional health. Download more info at [download#103] http://www.nada.ca/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-study/ Click on the following link to read the complete press release http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/nr-cp/_2010/2010_129-eng.php http://www.nada.ca/minister-of-health-announcs-110-million-in-funding-over-two-years-for-the-aboriginal-diabetes-initiative-adi/   Please be advised that effective August 3, 2010, our new address will be:   B1-90 Garry Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 4J9           http://www.nada.ca/nada-changes-office/     by A. Paul Chris, OD,  Vision Institute of Canada   The role of nutrition in diabetic retinopathy is of great importance but not often discussed. Diabetic retinopathy is a serious complication of diabetes that can result in blindness. It is caused by abnormal growth and damage to the blood vessels of the retina, ... http://www.nada.ca/role-of-nutrition-in-diabetic-retinopathy/ CAWC is delighted to launch its monthly email foot care tip for people with diabetes, available in both English and French!  If you would like to be added to the email list, please  go to www.cawc.net/diabetesandhealthyfeet, scroll down to the sign up section, and just fill in your information.                                        http://www.nada.ca/canadian-association-of-wound-care-cawc-launches-monthly-email-foot-care-tips/ This October 22nd and 23rd, an Aboriginal Vision Health Conference  will be held as part of the Vision Institute of Canada's three day Annual Fall Conference in Markham, Ontario.  The focus of this two day Aboriginal program is to raise awareness about the looming epidemic of preventable vision loss that, within the next few years, will ... http://www.nada.ca/aboriginal-vision-health-conference/ The Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) is currently working on a Diabetes Progress Report to assess federal, provincial and territorial government policies and programs for people with diabetes.  One section of the report features Canadians with diabetes and their personal stories in living with the disease.   We believe it is important ... http://www.nada.ca/diabetes-progress-report/ PRIADE is an opportunity for health professionals working with the Aboriginal community to reflect on both western medicine and Aboriginal holistic ways. For a more in depth workshop description, please download [download#100] http://www.nada.ca/professional-relations-in-aboriginal-diabetes-education-priade/ Greetings from the National Aboriginal Diabetes Association staff and Board of Directors!   On April 30, 1999, Assembly of First Nations Grand Chief Phil Fontaine proclaimed the first Friday in May as “National Aboriginal Diabetes Awareness Day”. Since then, thousands of children, adults and Elders have participated in community walks, gatherings and ... http://www.nada.ca/national-aboriginal-diabetes-awareness-day-is-on-may-7th-this-year/ The Canadian Diabetes Association and the National Aboriginal Diabetes Association applaud the federal government for its decision to renew the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) as presented in the budget announcement on March 4. Please download full Press Release [download#98] http://www.nada.ca/diabetes-associations-applaud-federal-government-for-commitment-to-aboriginal-diabetes-initiative/