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Traditional Medicine and Type 2 Diabetes in First Nations Patients
Ralph Johnson1, Teri Fiddler2, Jazmin Pirozek3
1Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada.
Canadian Journal of Diabetes
|July 25, 2021
Summary
Traditional medicine offers a powerful approach for First Nations individuals managing diabetes. Integrating traditional practices can empower patients by connecting them to ancestral knowledge and beliefs.
Area of Science:
- Indigenous Health
- Medical Anthropology
- Public Health
Background:
- Diabetes presents a unique cultural experience for many First Nations patients.
- Exploring the role of traditional medicine in diabetes treatment is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential role of traditional medicine in the treatment of diabetes among First Nations.
- To understand the cultural and historical context of diabetes for First Nations.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative methodology using responsive interviewing with 10 First Nations key informants.
- Synthesis of academic literature, local knowledge, and perspectives from elders and traditional healers.
- Ethical considerations included obtaining explicit permission from traditional medicine healers for study and publication.
Main Results:
- Diabetes in First Nations is deeply influenced by cultural, historical, and social determinants of health, leading to fatalism.
- Traditional medicine can foster individual empowerment by linking patients to ancestral wisdom, beliefs, and practices.
- A strong connection exists between cultural identity and effective diabetes management.
Conclusions:
- Traditional medicine is a valuable therapeutic resource for First Nations patients with diabetes.
- Integrating traditional medicine into care plans should be considered for improved health outcomes.
- Empowerment through cultural connection is key to managing diabetes in this population.
Keywords:
First NationsPremières Nationsdiabète de type 2médecine traditionnelletraditional medicinetype 2 diabetesMore Related Videos
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