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Chronic diseases, particularly Type 2 diabetes has reached an epidemic stage, with more than 250 million people with diabetes worldwide, governments and health organizations cannot cope with the daily increased number of patients using conventional approaches. HNCL team includes diabetes specialists, patients with considerable experience in project development and management, and computer technology. The company has worked with different organisations to develop unique comprehensive diabetes prevention and management programs ranging from education, community based prevention and management model, to virtual diabetes centers utilizing the most-up-to-date technologies.

To illustrate some examples of HNCL’s capabilities, here are some of our projects...

Live Well with Diabetes

HNCL in association with BC Endocrine Research Foundation have developed a comprehensive multicultural diabetes education program, it is available as a web-based program and in DVD and CD-ROM format. Live Well with Diabetes addresses the culture aspects that motivates people to manage their health in Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Farsi, Arabic, English, French, and Spanish.

The purpose of “Live Well with Diabetes” is to provide a combination of diabetes knowledge and self-management skills as well as heightened self-awareness regarding health, beliefs, needs, and goals. Individuals with diabetes can use this knowledge to make informed decisions about their behavior and act for their self-care. Family and friends can also gain understanding thereby providing a solid support network for the individual with diabetes.

In addition to the development of the application, HNCL has assisted in fundraising activities, conducting pilot project to evaluate the effectiveness of the program, and in the promotion of the program through several conferences and workshops. HNCL has produced all promotional materials and newsletters.
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Diabetes and My Nation

HNCL has developed a community based diabetes prevention and management model that was successfully implemented at a number of First Nation communities in British Columbia. The model is based on a holistic approach that is culturally appropriate. It includes all age groups in the community, there are programs for adults, youth, and school children. It combined education, monitoring, and treatment. The project was selected as one of eight best practices in Canada in 2008 by the First Nation and Inuit Health Branch of Health Canada.

HNCL team were involved in all phases of the project, from the development of a comprehensive educational program, managing the project, working with community members to develop different cultural based activities to motivate lifestyle changes, and combining other sporting activity as part of diabetes prevention.

HNCL has partnered with BC ActNow initiative to further promote diabetes prevention throughout the Province of British Columbia. The company is assisting a group of First Nation leaders in establishing a not-for-profit foundation to continue the implementation of this model at other communities.
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Chronic Diseases Prevention and Management Community Model

Government are currently faced with a major task to manage the rapid increase of people with Type 2 diabetes which has considerable impact on their economics. HNCL is currently transforming the Diabetes and My Nation model to other urban community. This model will be transferable to other countries.

Around the Kitchen Table

A training DVD and website was developed for the BC Centre for Disease Control to promote the prevention of HIV.
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