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
June is Men's Health Month
Take steps to improve your health this month - and all year long.
Articles:
- Young Man Finds His Way with the Help of Family, and by Making Sacrifices
- I Am a Proud Father
- Fitness, Feelings, and Family
Men's Health Posters:
Displaying 1-14 of 14 products Listed for all audiences in the topic of Physical Activity/Exercise.
This education resource promotes physical activity to support weight loss to prevent and manage diabetes. It outlines types of physical activity, recommended activity levels, and practical tips to help individuals add more movement to their daily routine.
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- Topic
- Diabetes Prevention
- General Diabetes
- Health Promotion
- Physical Activity/Exercise
- Weight
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Patients/Clients
- Format
- Self-print
Created based on the "Eagle Books" series of children's stories.
- Topic
- Eagle Book Series
- Physical Activity/Exercise
- Audience
- Patients/Clients
- Youth
- Format
- Self-print
People with diabetes can practice mindful movement to help reduce stress and improve muscular strength and balance. Mindful movement can be a first step in centering your day.
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- General Diabetes
- Health Promotion
- Physical Activity/Exercise
- Audience
- Elders
- Patients/Clients
- Format
- Self-print
- Tear-off Pad
This tip sheet is designed for parents and caregivers to help guide them in building a healthy future for their children. It includes tips on helping kids stay active, establishing healthy eating habits, and involving youth in family meals.
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- Health Promotion
- Physical Activity/Exercise
- Audience
- Patients/Clients
- Youth
- Youth Educators
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- Self-print
- Tear-off Pad
Learn how to track steps with a fitness tracker to monitor physical activity and help reach activity targets. Getting the recommended steps daily can help reduce blood sugar, blood pressure, and body fat.
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- Health Promotion
- Physical Activity/Exercise
- Audience
- Elders
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Learn why adults benefit from adding strength training to their routine. This fact sheet provides tips and methods for getting started.
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Prolonged sitting time can adversely affect our health. Interrupt sitting time and move more with these seven tips to keep your body moving.
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- Health Promotion
- Physical Activity/Exercise
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
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- Self-print
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This fact sheet reminds readers that being active has always been central to the heritage of American Indians and Alaska Native people. Get started, have fun, and enjoy the many health benefits outlined in this helpful guide.
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- Topic
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- Physical Activity/Exercise
- Audience
- Patients/Clients
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- Tear-off Pad
Print this easy-to-read 2-page tip sheet that gives clients ideas on how to walk farther and faster.
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- 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.
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- Topic
- Physical Activity/Exercise
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Patients/Clients
- Program Staff
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- Self-print
- Tear-off Pad
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]
- Topic
- Diabetes Prevention
- Physical Activity/Exercise
- Weight
- Audience
- Patients/Clients
- 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]
- Topic
- Behavioral Health
- Diabetes Prevention
- Physical Activity/Exercise
- Weight
- Audience
- Youth
- Youth Educators
- Format
- Self-print
2-page article explores fitness trainer DeWayne Ungers (Siletz) life as an urban Indian, and how he is raising his three children in ways that are different from his own upbringing, while still instilling in them an appreciation for their Native heritage.
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- Topic
- Men's Health
- Physical Activity/Exercise
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Patients/Clients
- Program Staff
- Format
- Self-print
3-page article features Acoma Pueblo member, Esther Felipe, who entered her first 3-mile run, at age 57. That was 20 years ago! Now Esther runs 5Ks, 10Ks, and half marathons. She is an unstoppable role model. Readers will come away with the knowledge that a person is never "too old” to start getting fit.
Download Now! [PDF – 602 KB]
- Topic
- Diabetes Prevention
- General Diabetes
- Health Promotion
- Physical Activity/Exercise
- Audience
- Elders
- Patients/Clients
- Format
- Self-print
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