Diabetes

Examines obesity’s relationship to diabetes, and possible relationships being explored between synthetic chemicals and diabetes, obesity, insulin resistance, or metabolic syndrome.

Discusses the very strong links between obesity and diabetes type 2, and that women are far more likely than men to develop type 2 diabetes if they are overweight or obese.

This chapter of the POWER Report examines indicators of prevalence; comorbidity; health and functional status; health behaviours; access to care; monitoring of and screening for diabetes control and complications; medication use; hospital admissions for diabetes complications; prenatal care for women with and without diabetes. They examine how these indicators differ among women and men and by socio-demographic characteristics and region.

The POWER Study is producing a Women's Health Report to serve as an evidence-based tool for policy makers, providers, and consumers in their efforts to improve health and reduce health inequities among Ontario women.

Describes a gender mainstreaming program that won the PAHO 2008 Competition for Best Practices that Incorporate a Gender Equality Perspective in Health.

Presents the stories of Attikamek, Micmac, and Innu women of Quebec who suffer from type 2 diabetes. Aims to show First Nations women that speaking openly helps people to acquire, develop, and exercise power over life and health.

Presents a ten-part television series designed to help Black women learn practiical strategies to improve their heart health. Covers topics such as diabetes, blood pressure, stroke, cholesterol, healthy weights, stress, smoking, and advocacy.

Studies the impact that participants of a monthly outreach diabetes education program for Aboriginal women has had on their health and well-being.