To describe the state of diabetes care among Alberta First Nations individuals with diabetes living on reserves.
Survey and screening for diabetes-related complications.
Forty-three Alberta First Nations communities.
A total of 743 self-referred First Nations individuals with known diabetes.
Clinical measurements (glycated hemoglobin A(1c) levels, body mass index, waist circumference, total cholesterol, blood pressure, and the presence of kidney complications or proteinuria, retinopathy, and foot abnormalities), self-reported health services utilization, clinical history, and knowledge of and satisfaction with diabetes services.
Female participants tended to be more obese (P
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Cites: Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2004 Mar;63(3):195-20314757291