Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, progress in this area has been about implementing community-based models to promote self-management of chronic diseases and creating, as the Member referenced, new diabetic/dietician positions. So the health authorities now have registered dieticians in every region of the NWT and so they, together, serve every community in the NWT. They're trained to provide to support -- to support people living with diabetes and they do this not only by providing education and support but also education in the form of, for example, grocery store tours, health fairs, and other health-promoting activities to assist people who have diabetes. So each regional dietician will see diabetic clients on a regular basis. The frequency depends on the individual's needs, and these visits could be in person, over the phone, or online, depending on what suits the needs of the patient. Thank you.
Julie Green on Oral Question 844-19(2): Primary Health Care Reform Program and Treatment of Diabetes
In the Legislative Assembly on December 1st, 2021. See this statement in context.
Oral Question 844-19(2): Primary Health Care Reform Program and Treatment of Diabetes
Oral Questions
December 1st, 2021
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