Education Materials and Resources (Online Catalog)
The IHS Division of Diabetes has a 20 year history of providing diabetes care and education services to the American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Find free, culturally-relevant materials to prevent and treat diabetes and diabetes-related conditions.
FEATURED MATERIALS/RESOURCES
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Clinicians may use this tool as a quick reference to treatment algorithms based on national guidelines and the Diabetes Standards of Care and Resources for Clinicians and Educators.
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- Blood Glucose
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
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- Algorithm
This is a 151-page, full-color book written by Barbara Mora (Paiute/Diné). Barbara describes her emotional journey with diabetes through a cultural perspective. She also shares her struggle with denial and depression before learning how to take care of herself and her diabetes, helping her to live a joyful life. A must-read for those living with diabetes, their family members or support system, and health care providers wanting to better understand the emotional impact of having diabetes.
If you are hosting a class or event for American Indian/Alaska Native people and would like to request more than the posted quantity limit, please call 1-844-447-3387 or email diabetesprogram@ihs.gov.
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- Behavioral Health
- General Diabetes
- Audience
- Elders
- Health Care Professionals
- Patients/Clients
- Program Staff
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- Book
Clinicians may use this tool as a quick reference to treatment algorithms based on national guidelines and the Standards of Care and Clinical Practice Recommendations: Type 2 Diabetes.
Download Now! [PDF – 328 KB]
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- Foot
- General Diabetes
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
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- Algorithm
Clinicians may use this tool as a quick reference to treatment algorithms based on national guidelines and the Diabetes Standards of Care and Resources for Clinicians and Educators.
Download Now! [PDF – 170 KB]
- Topic
- General Diabetes
- Heart
- Medication
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Format
- Algorithm
Clinicians may use this tool as a quick reference to treatment algorithms based on national guidelines and the Diabetes Standards of Care and Resources for Clinicians and Educators.
Download Now! [PDF – 181 KB]
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- Blood Glucose
- General Diabetes
- Medication
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Format
- Algorithm
Clinicians may use this tool as a quick reference to treatment algorithms based on national guidelines and the Diabetes Standards of Care and Resources for Clinicians and Educators.
Download Now! [PDF – 99 KB]
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- Blood Pressure
- General Diabetes
- Heart
- Medication
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
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- Algorithm
Clinicians may use this tool as a quick reference to treatment algorithms based on national guidelines and the Diabetes Standards of Care and Resources for Clinicians and Educators.
Download Now! [PDF – 258 KB]
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- General Diabetes
- Kidney
- Medication
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
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- Algorithm
Listen as the author takes you along on her personal journey – listen to all ten chapters by clicking on the blue button below.
Using Our Wit and Wisdom to Live Well with Diabetes is the story of a Paiute/Dinè womans journey with diabetes. Barbara Mora wrote this book to help other American Indians, Alaska Natives and all those who are beginning their journeys with diabetes.
IHS Division of Diabetes is proud to be a part of this publication. The production of this book is a reflection of the Division mission. We are grateful to Barbara Mora for sharing her story in such an honest and heartfelt way.
(15:33 minutes)
Audio [MP3 – 14.6 MB] | Transcript [PDF – 12.5 MB]
Listen to Chapters 2-10
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- Behavioral Health
- Diabetes Prevention
- General Diabetes
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Patients/Clients
- Program Staff
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- Podcast
Terry Maresca, MD, offers examples about what's happening in one region, the Pacific Northwest, in terms of certain concepts of traditional medicine being used within communities. She presents food for thought about how health care professionals can support AI/AN community efforts in this regard.
(53:41 minutes)
MP3 [25 MB] | Transcript [PDF – 144 KB] | Handout [PDF – 1.9 MB]
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- Behavioral Health
- General Diabetes
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Program Staff
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- Podcast
Helen Maldonado, PA-C, CDE, sheds personal light on the subject of being a Native woman working for her community as a medical provider with experience in traditional healing.
(54:16 minutes)
MP3 [25 MB] | Transcript [PDF – 137 KB] | Handout [PDF – 825 KB]
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- Behavioral Health
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Program Staff
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- Podcast
Tricky Treats, the fourth book in the Eagle Book children's book series, introduces Coyote, a trickster who attempts to trick the children into eating unhealthy foods. The children ultimately learn the importance of avoiding tricky treats when choosing foods to eat.
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(Running time: 10:51)
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- Eagle Book Series
- Health Promotion
- Audience
- Program Staff
- Youth
- Youth Educators
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- Digital Book
Plate Full of Color, the third book in the Eagle Book children's book series introduces Miss Rabbit and the boys' friends, Little Hummingbird and Simon. Miss Rabbit teaches the children the value of eating a variety of colorful and healthy foods.
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(Running time: 8:11)
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- Eagle Book Series
- Health Promotion
- Audience
- Program Staff
- Youth
- Youth Educators
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- Digital Book
In Knees Lifted High, the second book in the Eagle Book children's book series, Rain That Dances introduces his best friend, Thunder Cloud, to Mr. Eagle, who encourages the boys to be physically active every day. Mr. Eagle shows how fun physical activity can be.
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(Running time: 8:17)
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- Eagle Book Series
- Health Promotion
- Audience
- Program Staff
- Youth
- Youth Educators
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- Digital Book
Animated version of the first of four Eagle Books provides an interactive tool to engage children to look to traditional ways to stay healthy and prevent type 2 diabetes. This digital book introduces the characters of Mr. Eagle and Rain That Dances, the American Indian boy he befriends. Mr. Eagle reminds the young boy of the healthy ways and wisdom of his elders.
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(Running time: 7:07)
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- Eagle Book Series
- Health Promotion
- Audience
- Program Staff
- Youth
- Youth Educators
- Format
- Digital Book
Four Native American families describe returning to traditional ways of eating to reduce their risk for developing diabetes.
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(Running time: 3:12)
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- Diabetes Prevention
- Nutrition
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Program Staff
- Youth
- Youth Educators
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- Video
1-page, easy-to-read tip sheet on ways clients can keep their heart healthy. Includes ideas for lowering chances of having heart disease and working with their health care team to take care of their hearts.
Options:
- Read and Share
- Download Now! [PDF – 296 KB]
- Order tear-off pad of 50 sheets
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- Heart
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Patients/Clients
- Program Staff
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- Self-print
- Tear-off Pad
Six questions with spaces for answers will guide your clients in developing their personal plans to lose weight. Can be used with a more in-depth article on developing weight loss plans: Achieving Your Weight Loss Goals Starts with Setting Your Goals. [PDF – 404 KB] Both can be used in weight loss classes or during one-on-one education.
Download Now! [PDF – 146 KB]
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- Diabetes Prevention
- Health Promotion
- Weight
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Patients/Clients
- Program Staff
- Format
- Self-print
2-page, easy-to-read tip sheet on ways clients can keep their feet healthy. Includes ideas for self-care at home and reminders of what to ask health care providers at each clinic visit.
Options:
- Read and Share
- Download Now! [PDF – 655 KB]
- Order tear-off pad of 50 sheets
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- Foot
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Patients/Clients
- Program Staff
- Format
- Self-print
- Tear-off Pad
Print this easy-to-read 2-page tip sheet that gives clients ideas on how to walk farther and faster.
Options:
- Read and Share
- Download Now! [PDF – 862 KB]
- Order tear-off pad of 50 sheets
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- Physical Activity/Exercise
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Patients/Clients
- Program Staff
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- Self-print
- Tear-off Pad
Print this easy-to-read 2-page tip sheet that encourages clients to start walking for exercise.
Options:
- Read and Share
- Download Now! [PDF – 1 MB]
- Order tear-off pad of 50 sheets
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- Physical Activity/Exercise
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Patients/Clients
- Program Staff
- Format
- Self-print
- Tear-off Pad
2-page tool to find out if your patients/clients have food insecurity and give them contact information of community food resources. Provides two questions for health care providers/program staff to ask that screen for food insecurity. Second page can be filled out with community food resource information, and given to patients/clients or set out in gathering places.
Download Now! [PDF – 534 KB]
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- Nutrition
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Program Staff
- Format
- Self-print
2-page education tool for teens and preteens. Explains whole grains, what they are, and why they are good for your body. Includes a quick quiz with answers.
Download Now! [PDF – 488 KB]
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- Diabetes Prevention
- Nutrition
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Patients/Clients
- Program Staff
- Youth
- Youth Educators
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- Self-print
Full-color poster in PDF format features a Navajo teen with his horse. Quick information is listed in a box that tells how he is cutting back on pop, stays active by doing ranch-related activities, and shows respect for his parents. Best if printed on a color printer, letter size.
Download Now! [PDF – 6.4 MB]
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- Diabetes Prevention
- Physical Activity/Exercise
- Weight
- Audience
- Patients/Clients
- Youth
- Youth Educators
- Format
- Self-print
Full-color poster in PDF format features a Skokomish teen holding freshly-harvested vegetables. Quick information is listed in a box that tells his favorite vegetable, how he avoids pop, fast food, drugs, and alcohol, and his motto to make his family proud. Best if printed on a color printer, letter size.
Download Now! [PDF – 6.7 MB]
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- Behavioral Health
- Diabetes Prevention
- Nutrition
- Audience
- Youth
- Youth Educators
- Format
- Self-print
Full-color poster in PDF format features a Hualapai teen holding a basketball. Quick information is listed in a box that tells how she stays active, enjoys learning about Hualapai culture, and wants to role model good health to youth. Best if printed on a color printer, letter size.
Download Now! [PDF – 5.1 MB]
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- Behavioral Health
- Diabetes Prevention
- Physical Activity/Exercise
- Weight
- Audience
- Youth
- Youth Educators
- Format
- Self-print
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