MediumIndigenous HealthType 2 diabetes in an Indigenous patient - cultural safety and advocacyca-mccqe1ca-ccfpca-rcpsc-im
A 52-year-old Cree man living in a remote northern First Nations community attends a visiting clinic for review of his type 2 diabetes mellitus. His HbA1c is 9.4%, blood pressure 152/92 mm Hg, and LDL-C 3.1 mmol/L. He reports difficulty affording healthy food, limited access to exercise facilities during winter, and mistrust of the health system due to family experiences in residential schools. Which physician response best aligns with CanMEDS Health Advocate and Communicator roles and current Indigenous health guidance?