Question

A 46-year-old man presents with polyuria, polydipsia and an HbA1c of 72 mmol/mol. He is Aboriginal, overweight and lives in a rural community with limited access to specialist services. In addition to starting metformin, which other strategy aligns with best practice for Indigenous health?

Accepted Answer

Engage local Aboriginal Health Workers and support culturally safe diabetes education and follow-up

Answer

Do not discuss social determinants of health

Answer

Avoid involving Aboriginal Health Workers to protect confidentiality

Answer

Offer written English-only education and assume understanding

Answer

Delay management until he can see an urban endocrinologist

Practice question

A 46-year-old man presents with polyuria, polydipsia and an HbA1c of 72 mmol/mol. He is Aboriginal, overweight and lives in a rural community with limited access to specialist services. In addition to starting metformin, which other strategy aligns with best practice for Indigenous health?