The Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative

“Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions among Canada’s Aboriginal People,” says a statement from the Canadian Diabetes Association. “Because of unique genetic, social and lifestyle circumstances, they are 3 to 5 times more likely than the general population to be diagnosed with the disease… The Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) provides essential funding for diabetes prevention, screening and treatment programs and services to more than 600 communities throughout Canada. However, the current ADI expires this year. Termination of ADI funding will have tragic outcomes, so it is critical that the federal government address this priority in the 2010 Federal Budget.”

The CDA is encouraging supporters who want to do something about this issue to send a letter to Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and tell him that they support the ADI. If you’d like to get involved, you can do so using this form. A copy of your letter will go to your MP, and you’ll have the option of spreading the word to a few of your friends.

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