Nov15 M1-Diabetes and Heart Disease Indigenous Populations

Question 1

driving force of CVD epidemic in Indigneous population

Answer 1

diabetes

Question 2

how diabetes stats differ in Eeyou Itschee pop fro mrest of Qc

Answer 2

diabetes diagnosed 20 years earlier (40 vs 60). 50% cases are under 50 yrs old

Question 3

why say that Eeyou Itschee diabetes epidemic is new

Answer 3

60% diagnosed in last 10 yrs so sudden urge

Question 4

important approach to CVD and diabetes in Indigenous population

Answer 4

risk factors not patient’s fault

we must adapt

Question 5

2 important things to be aware of

Answer 5

be non judgmental + understand issues

be aware of power imbalance

Question 6

3 tricks to better care

Answer 6

• celebrate small changes
• develop therapeutic relationship
• prevention plan based on patient reality

Question 7

why CV disease increasing in Eeyou Istchee population

Answer 7

increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes

Question 8

how to control rising epidemic in this young population with diabetes

Answer 8

multifactorial approach (recognize risk factors, change our approach, etc.)