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Spring 2018

Fontaine, Melanie A

Introduction: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are increasing at an alarming rate globally. A common feature in these conditions is increased adiposity leading to insulin resistance (IR). Dyslipidemia is a major contributing...

2011

Bruce, Sharon G., Riediger, Natalie D., Zacharias, James M., Young, T. Kue

"Introduction: Rates of obesity are higher among Canada’s Aboriginal First Nations populations than among non-First Nations populations. We studied obesity and obesity-related illness in a Manitoba First Nation community. Methods: We conducted a screening study of diabetes and diabetes...

1991

Norosky-Hurl, Shirley A. S.

2005

Willows, Noreen D.

Obesity is a condition of excessive body fat to an extent that health may be compromised. Overweight children have high weight for their height and may be at risk for obesity and its complications. In Canada, children are classified as obese or overweight based on their body mass index (BMI),...

Fall 2016

Featherstone, Travis R

Seniors requiring advanced care and supports are often residing in residential care facilities (RCF). Although, up to 33% of the residents are living with known diabetes, administrators and clinicians are faced with two important questions: 1) what is the prevalence of undetected diabetes; and,...

2007-11-14

Young, T. Kue, Katzmarzyk, Peter T.

"This paper summarizes available information on patterns of physical activity, their determinants and consequences, and the results of various interventions designed to increase the physical activity of Aboriginal peoples in Canada and the United States. There is a paucity of national data on...

Fall 2002

Alberta Centre for Active Living

Four articles on physical activity for people at different stages in life. Includes articles on children and youth, older adults, and baby boomers.

2016-01-01

Sheri R. Colberg, Ronald J. Sigal, Jane E. Yardley, Michael C. Riddell, David W. Dunstan, Paddy C. Dempsey, Edward S. Horton, Kristin Castorino, Deborah F. Tate

The adoption and maintenance of physical activity are critical foci for blood glucose management and overall health in individuals with diabetes and prediabetes. Recommendations and precautions vary depending on individual characteristics and health status. In this Position Statement, we provide...

2008-05-28

Bruce, Sharon, Young, T. Kue

"Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of and risk factors for diabetic neuropathy in a Canadian First Nation population. Research design and methods: This was a community-based screening study of 483 adults. Measures included glucose, A1C, cholesterol,...

2012-04-20

Zacharias, James Michael, Young, T. Kue, Riediger, Natalie D., Roulette, Joanne, Bruce, Sharon G.

"Background: Both diabetic and non-diabetic end stage renal disease (ESRD) are more common among Canadian First Nations people than among the general Canadian population. The purpose of this research was to determine the prevalence of and risk factors for albuminuria in a Canadian First Nation...