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Community-Designed Type 2 Diabetes Remission Services

In Tumbler Ridge and Port Alberni, British Columbia, communities are developing culturally safe services that help people explore food-based approaches to managing and potentially achieving remission from type 2 diabetes.

Topics
  • Primary and community care
  • First Nations, Inuit and Métis priorities
  • Cultural Safety
Audience
  • Healthcare leader

  • Community organization

  • Point of care provider

About this Promising Practice

The Rural Coordination Centre of BC is working with the communities of Tumbler Ridge and Port Alberni to integrate food-based approaches into diabetes care. More than 200 healthcare providers have been trained to assist patients on their remission journey, and community pharmacies now offer point-of-care diabetes testing, improving accessibility.

Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities

Healthcare Excellence Canada launched the Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities program (Strengthening Primary Care) to strengthen access to team-based primary care in northern, rural and remote communities.

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