OBJECTIVE—The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between use of metformin
and sulfonylurea and mortality in new users of these agents. RESEARCH DESIGN AND …

Introduction We used an exploratory sequential mixed methods approach to study the
association between cultural continuity, self-determination, and diabetes prevalence in First …

Around the globe, diabetes incidence and prevalence rates are several times higher among
Indigenous peoples compared to the general population (1). In Canada, Aboriginal peoples …

Background: Little is known about longitudinal trends in diabetes mellitus among Aboriginal
people in Canada. We compared the incidence and prevalence of diabetes, and its impact …

Background In addition to increasing the risk of adverse birth outcomes, diabetes in pregnancy
is thought to be an important driver of the epidemic of type 2 diabetes affecting Canada’s …

OBJECTIVE—Despite good evidence and clinical practice guidelines, studies document that
treatment of type 2 diabetes is less than optimal. Lack of resources or limited access may …

Introduction: Populations that are developing (westernizing) are suffering the highest rates
of increases in diabetes incidence and prevalence worldwide, with the most notable and …

Background Historical, colonial, and racist policies continue to influence the health of
Indigenous people, and they continue to have higher rates of chronic diseases and reduced life …

OBJECTIVE To dcescribe the state of diabetes care among Alberta First Nations individuals
with diabetes living on reserves. DESIGN Survey and screening for diabetes-related …

The level of compliance with clinical practice guidelines for patients with type 2 diabetes was
evaluated in 368 patients from two health regions in rural northern Alberta, Canada. Data …