Our diabetes prevention programs diabetes work to improve access to diabetes treatment and foster prevention in both clinical settings and community-based settings. We provide services and education throughout the reservation in multiple communities and in numerous venues including utilizing the mobile unit. Focus areas include weight loss programs for adults and youth; infrastructure to promote physical activity; and access to experts in nutrition and physical activity.
Program Components
Benefits to the Community
Diabetes complications are among the leading causes of death and disability in many tribal communities. Our diabates prevention programs aim to strengthen outcomes that will result in healthier futures for our community members. Comprehensive diabetes treatment and prevention activities have resulted in improved diabetes care and clinical outcomes on reservations and in urban clinics. Men and women with diabetes are controlling their blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Those with pre-diabetes are losing weight to prevent diabetes through regular physical activity and healthy eating.
Program Components
- Diabetic Podiatry Clinic with provider Dr. Ung who specializes in diabetic foot care, limb salvage and wound management.
- Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) Testing
- Nutrition education by Registered Dietitian
- Annual Women’s and Men’s Diabetes Conference
- Diabetes Bingo
- Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) & Prevent Type II Diabetes Education Program
Benefits to the Community
Diabetes complications are among the leading causes of death and disability in many tribal communities. Our diabates prevention programs aim to strengthen outcomes that will result in healthier futures for our community members. Comprehensive diabetes treatment and prevention activities have resulted in improved diabetes care and clinical outcomes on reservations and in urban clinics. Men and women with diabetes are controlling their blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Those with pre-diabetes are losing weight to prevent diabetes through regular physical activity and healthy eating.