| S. No. |
Author and year of study |
Type of study |
Purpose of study |
Conclusion |
| 1. |
Bruce et al., 2014 [4] |
Survey Research |
To compare chronic conditions like diabetes in the Aboriginal population |
The Aboriginal population of Canada has heterogenous health status, and special surveillance is required to treat this population |
| 2. |
Matsumoto et al., 2020 [9] |
Retrospective Study |
To examine the prevalence and epidemiology of diabetes in 25 First Nations communities in Northwest Ontario |
The diabetes prevalence in these communities is twice of the non-indigenous population |
| 3. |
Wicklow et al., 2021 [10] |
Qualitative Study |
To determine the experience of indigenous adolescents living with diabetes as the incidence continues to rise |
A broader understanding of their experience is needed to improve the provision of healthcare |
| 4. |
Oster et al., 2011 [11] |
Longitudinal Study |
To compare the incidence and prevalence of diabetes among Aboriginal adults and adults in the general population in Alberta |
The incidence and prevalence of diabetes were higher in the Aboriginal population than in the general population |
| 5. |
Hummelen et al., 2020 [12] |
Retrospective Study |
To examine the prevalence and birth outcomes of diabetes in pregnancy in First Nations hospitals |
Patients with diabetes in these hospitals vary substantially from non-indigenous patients and so resources must cater to their specific needs |
| 6. |
Vélez et al., 2020 [13] |
Cohort Study |
To examine temporal trends and utilization of healthcare services by First Nations women with diabetes during pregnancy |
Disparities in outcomes between First Nations women and other women highlight the need for specialized care |
| 7. |
Batal et al., 2021 [14] |
Survey Research |
To describe the health status, diabetes prevalence, and obesity among First Nations living on reserve |
Higher prevalence of diabetes and obesity were identified in First Nations, and a better understanding of their concerns is needed to identify solutions |
| 8. |
Murdoch-Flowers et al., 2019 [15] |
Survey Research |
To examine if culturally based interventions reduce the incidence of diabetes in Mohawk territory, Canada |
Culturally appropriate health education can help to create healthy changes in people with chronic conditions like diabetes mellitus |
| 9. |
Pelletier et al., 2012 [16] |
Report Summary |
Diabetes surveillance report published by the Public Health Agency of Canada |
Compared to the non-Aboriginal population, diabetes was diagnosed at a younger age in the Aboriginal population who experienced higher complications |
| 10. |
Bird et al., 2008 [17] |
Qualitative Study |
To know the experiences of Inuit people living with diabetes |
The current health prevention services may be insufficient to treat the Inuit people with diabetes |
| 11. |
Elamurugan et al., 2022 [18] |
Qualitative Study |
To explore the social determinants that lead to increased incidence of gestational diabetes in the indigenous population |
More community-driven efforts are needed to address the issue effects of gestational diabetes in this population |
| 12. |
Voaklander et al., 2020 [19] |
Qualitative Study |
To compare the prevalence of preexisting diabetes and gestational diabetes between indigenous women and non-indigenous women |
Both conditions were more common in indigenous women when compared to non-indigenous women |
| 13. |
Morriseau, 2022 [20] |
Editorial Article |
To give a perspective on diabetes in the indigenous population and inequalities in health outcomes |
The disparities in diabetes between indigenous and non-indigenous population will increase if changes to research and clinical care are not made |
