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Friday, February 03, 2012

Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention - Leading the effort to treat and prevent diabetes in American Indians and Alaska Natives


Let's Celebrate Our Heritage by Preventing Diabetes

November is National Diabetes Month and American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month. Create a full-size poster display by downloading the pictures of Native youth role modeling diabetes prevention for use in your clinic of community.

Diabetes LEARN

Glucose Management Hub

Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes Hub

Diabetes Foot Care Hub

Physical Activity and Diabetes Hub

Web-Based Trainings

Earn CME/CE credit. New! Diabetes Standards of Care and Treatment Targets discusses screening and detection, with a review of target levels for glucose, lipids and blood pressure. One of several online training opportunities, available ‘24/7’.

Four Positive, Confident, Happy Teens Talk About Having Diabetes DVD

An inspiring, 20-minute DVD that gives hope to teens who have diabetes and their families. It features typical Native teens - going to school, wanting to fit in with peers. They overcame shame, anger and fear to be healthy with diabetes.

Additional Resources

Tools and web sites supporting a healthy lifestyle and community awareness. Million Hearts Initiative Exit Disclaimer – You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov – IHS participates in effort led by CDC to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over 5 years.

River Runs Through Us 90-day Journal and Inspiration Book

Spiral-bound books to uplift and guide your patients. The inspiration book features photos of Native people and their positive statements on diabetes. The journal prompts patients to record daily progress and express feelings.

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Community-Directed Programs

Application Information – Information and resources for FY 2012 Continuation Application.

NEW Demonstration of GrantSolutions.gov available here.


Reporting Requirements – Templates and Resources about the 2011 Annual Progress Report.

Information about the FY 2012 Mid-Year Progress Report coming soon!


Training Opportunities – WebEx Seminars specific to grant requirements.

Updated How to Stay Ahead of the Game: Training and More! Did you miss any of the required training sessions? Click the link above and get up to speed.


Diabetes Prevention & Healthy Heart Initiatives

At a recent meeting, IHS Director Yvette Roubideaux spoke to grantees and toured the poster session. See photos

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What's New

Advancements in Diabetes Seminars

Session information – CME/CE Series

Upcoming Sessions:

February 8, 2012 @ 1 PM MST
Update on Diabetes and Nutrition Part II
Brenda Broussard, MPH, MBA, RD, CDE, BC-ADM

NEW February 22, 2012 @ 1 PM MST
The Diabetes-Oral Health Connection
G. Todd Smith, DDS, MSD


AADE Training PartnershipAADE Training Partnership for I/T/U professionals. Earn CE credit through this program. Opportunities include:

  • Online Courses
  • Live Webinars
  • Webcasts On-Demand
  • Core Concepts® Workshops

Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention | Phone: (505) 248-4182 | Fax: (505) 248-4188 | diabetesprogram@ihs.gov