The Anishinaabe Diabetes Education Program (ADEP) at Kenora Chiefs Advisory addresses the concerning prevalence and incidence of Type 2 diabetes in the Indigenous population.

ADEP strives to provide practical and useful skills and knowledge to promote health and optimal diabetes management to reduce the risk of developing diabetes and diabetes-related complications.

Learn about Diabetes and Screening

Many people are unaware that their blood sugars are out of range and often live for years with high blood sugar. Up to 50% of people living with diabetes already have complications at the time of diagnosis.

High blood sugar can affect our health and harm our bodies. Screening is important:

  • If your blood sugar is out of range, screening allows for early access to care.
  • Screening can reduce the risk for diabetes-related complications.
  • Screening allows review of kidney, heart, liver, eye, oral (dental), emotional, foot and nervous system function.
  • If you live with diabetes, screening lets you know if your blood sugar is in range or if you need to make any adjustments to your care plan.

Identifying changes early can provide the opportunity to:

  • Make healthy lifestyle choices and changes.
  • Ensure high-quality care.
  • Prevent or delay serious life-threatening complications.

Manaa siizabaakotaapinetaa (let us reduce the risk of getting diabetes)!