HardIndigenous HealthType 2 diabetes in Indigenous communities and cultural safetyca-mccqe1ca-ccfpca-rcpsc-im
A 48-year-old Cree woman living on-reserve has type 2 diabetes diagnosed 3 years ago. She attends for review with HbA1c 9.2% despite metformin and dietary advice. She reports difficulty affording healthy food locally and feeling mistrustful after previous racist encounters in hospital. Which action best reflects an appropriate initial response consistent with CanMEDS Health Advocate and Indigenous health guidance?