Diabetes can affect our mental health.
8 May 2023
Taking the time for ourselves to de-stress and find peace within can be a struggle. Five minutes, sitting and relaxing, can do wonders.
First Friday in May is National Indigenous Diabetes Awareness Day
5 May 2023
Do you know what diabetes is? Learn all you can so you may help yourself, friends, or family prevent it, and/or the complications that can arise. To explore how IDHC can work together with your community, your organization, or you …
full Moon: flower Moon.
5 May 2023
The Full Moon will manifest on Friday, May 5, 2023. Flowers spring forth in abundance this month. Some knew this full Moon as the Corn Planting Moon or the Milk Moon. To explore how IDHC can work together with your …
Practice regular self-care to build your own Wellness Bundle
4 May 2023
Each time you do something loving for yourself you are building resilience by nurturing balance. To explore how IDHC can work together with your community, your organization, or you — contact Crystal Bomberry, IDHC Community Knowledge and Partnership Worker, at …
How can diabetes affect your eyes?
3 May 2023
Diabetes can cause diabetic retinopaty (DR). Sugar in the blood damages blood vessels in the lining at the back of the eye (retina), causing vision loss. What can you do? Keep blood sugar under control (< 10mmol/L 2 hrs after …
May is Eye Health Month!
2 May 2023
Let’s raise awareness about eye health and ways to prevent vision loss.
The first Friday in May is National Indigenous Diabetes Awareness Day-
1 May 2023
Do you know what diabetes is? Learn all you can so you may help yourself, friends, or family prevent it, and/or the complications that can arise. To explore how IDHC can work together with your community, your organization, or you …
Sock Smarts
28 April 2023
Wear clean socks every day Keep your feet warm by wearing socks in shoes and slippers, avoid heating pads and hot water on feet Keep your feet dry, choosing socks with mostly cotton or a moisture wicking material Wear socks …
Are you trying to shift your mindset to nurture more positivity in your life?
27 April 2023
Perhaps start with thinking about, or writing down, one thing each morning for which you are grateful. Give thanks in your own way.
How to Avoid Diabetic Retinopathy
26 April 2023
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes, caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the back of the eye (retina). It can cause blindness if left undiagnosed and untreated. However, it usually takes several years for diabetic retinopathy to reach …
A Tip to Prevent Diabetic Retinopathy
25 April 2023
If you smoke or use other types of tobacco, ask your doctor to help you quit.