Lesson 5: Leveraging Community Resources
- Introduction: Access to resources, including healthy foods, healthcare, and support services, is crucial for managing diabetes in Indigenous communities.
- Deep Dive:
- Challenges in Accessing Resources: Explore the challenges Indigenous communities face in accessing necessary resources for diabetes management, including food insecurity and limited healthcare access.
- Community-Based Solutions: Discuss successful community-based initiatives that have improved access to resources, such as community gardens, food programs, and mobile health clinics.
- Building Resource Networks: Strategies for building and maintaining networks of resources within the community to support diabetes care.
- Activity: Create a resource map that identifies available resources within your community for diabetes management. Include healthcare services, food programs, support groups, and any other relevant resources.
- Discussion Questions:
- What are the most significant challenges Indigenous communities face in accessing resources for diabetes management?
- How can community-based initiatives help overcome barriers to resource access for individuals with diabetes?
- What role do healthcare providers play in connecting individuals with the resources they need to manage diabetes?
- How can communities build and sustain networks of resources to support diabetes care?
- In what ways can resource mapping help improve access to diabetes care in Indigenous communities?