Look out for hidden sugars!
25 May 2026
packaged and processed foods are often high in preservatives such as sugar, salt and fat.
Over 800 Join IDHC to Reclaim Indigenous Wellness: 2026 Conference Highlights Cultural Roots in Diabetes Care
22 May 2026
Over 800 Join IDHC to Reclaim Indigenous Wellness: 2026 Conference Highlights Cultural Roots in Diabetes Care THOROLD, ON – May 11, 2026 – The Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle (IDHC) is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its 2026 Annual …
WorldWater Day
22 May 2026
Hydration supports eye health. WorldWater Day
Hypertension Awareness Monthin May 2026
21 May 2026
Community-based screening initiatives, such as of the Indigenous Interprofessional Primary Care Team, focus on culturally safe, community-driven healthcare.
Three specialists can provide eye care
20 May 2026
Optometrist. Optician. Opthamologist.
Indigenous Peoples in Canada are 3 to 5 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than the general population
19 May 2026
Indigenous Peoples in Canada are 3 to 5 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than the general population often at a younger age, and face higher risks for complications.
Choose whole-grain (rather than refined grains) carbohydrates as your energy source most often
18 May 2026
Choose whole-grain (rather than refined grains) carbohydrates as your energy source most often choose whole grain bread, brown rice, wild rice, steel cut oats, brown pasta, and quinoa.
The foot arch is a shock absorber, supporting your weight and providing balance.
15 May 2026
The foot arch is a shock absorber, supporting your weight and providing balance. Wear shoes with good arch support!
National Blindness Awareness Month
14 May 2026
Visual impairment can affect any of us.
Vision Health Month
13 May 2026
Taking care of our eyes is as important as taking care of our hearts.
Change in season means change in footwear.
16 April 2026
Change in season means change in footwear. Bring out the rubber boots for rainy days and stable walking shoes for getting active outdoors
Manage stress.
15 April 2026
Manage stress. Chronic stress helps blood sugar spikes and harms your eye health over time.