Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention (DDTP)
In the Spotlight
March is National Nutrition Month
Join us each week in March for Advancements in Diabetes webinars with a focus on nutrition.
- Learn about the Alaska Indigenous food movement and its impact on patient care.
- Find out about new and simplified approaches for providing carbohydrate education.
- Get the latest information on food labeling.
Announcing the SDPI 2020 Report to Congress!
This new report highlights the SDPI's ongoing and outstanding contributions to improvements in diabetes care and health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people.
Check out the new Diabetes Education Lesson Plans
Eleven new and revised Diabetes Education Lesson Plans which include educator resources and participant materials. The lesson plans are designed for individual or group sessions and facilitate the knowledge and skills development necessary for diabetes self-care.
Even More Free CME/CE Training Available!
Visit our Recorded CME/CE Webinars page for a variety of topics on diabetes-related care that provide CME/CE credit. Nine more were recently added!
Check Out Our Diabetes Education Materials
Find culturally relevant and easy-to-use materials for providers, patients, and clients. Materials are free to order, or to download and print.
Upcoming Live CME/CE Education
March 2nd @ 3pm EST
Indigenous Foods Movement in Alaska: Holistic Approaches for Nutrition and Culture
Seth N. Anderson MS, RD, LD
Dietitian, Primary Care Clinics
Luz Smeenk MS, RD, LD
Community Educator, Diabetes Program
Amy Foote, CDM
Executive Chef, NANA Management Services
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Join the IHS Diabetes LISTSERV to receive updates on training opportunities, research, and resources related to diabetes prevention and treatment in American Indian/Alaska Native communities.