The SLHDP was conceived in 1991 as a partnership between the Sandy Lake community and diabetes researchers. It is a model for community-based primary prevention programs in diabetes, and incorporates the principles of participatory research. The investigators and community leaders meet regularly to discuss all aspects of the project, including study protocols, funding, new initiatives, personnel, and publications. All project protocols have been approved by the Sandy Lake First Nation Band Council and the University of Toronto Ethics Review Committee.

For more information please visit http://sandylakediabetes.com

Sandy Lake Health and Diabetes Project

Community Based Diabetes Prevention Program
Box 36
Sandy Lake, Ontario
P0V 1V0
774-1216

Diabetes Program Coordinator

Roderick Fiddler, rodfiddler@knet.ca

Physical Activities Coordinator / Data Collector

Gary Manoakeesic, garymanoakeesic@knet.ca