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/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Find free, culturally-relevant materials to prevent and treat diabetes and diabetes-related conditions.
FEATURED MATERIALS/RESOURCES
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Help reduce the risk of childhood obesity and diabetes through education and support.
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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.
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- Behavioral Health
- Diabetes Prevention
- Physical Activity/Exercise
- Weight
- Audience
- 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.
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- Behavioral Health
- Diabetes Prevention
- Nutrition
- Audience
- Youth
- Youth Educators
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- Self-print
369-page novel is the third of a trilogy, for preteens and teens. It continues the story of Rain, Boomer, Hummingbird and Simon, as they venture to a southern Indian reservation. Readers meet two new characters, Sigigi, a young man of the "Little People," and "the Two Rabbit," a comical storyteller. The story reinforces health messages from the first two novels. It also encourages readers to appreciate the benefits and challenges of learning another language.
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- Diabetes Prevention
- Audience
- Youth
- Youth Educators
- Format
- 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
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
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
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- Digital Book
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
- Format
- Digital Book
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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- Read and Share
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- Diabetes Prevention
- Physical Activity/Exercise
- Audience
- Patients/Clients
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- Self-print
- Tear-off Pad
236-page novel for teens and pre-teens, Coyote and The Turtle's Dream picks up where the Eagle Book series ends. It features characters from the original series, but expands to include family members, teachers and an elderly box turtle and introduces Arianna, a young girl with type 1 diabetes. It is an action-packed mystery adventure, that inspires readers to think about healthy lifestyles, protection of the Earth, loyalty to friends and respect for elders a Native American culture. Features captivating drawings and beautiful, full-color illustrations.
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- Nutrition
- Behavioral Health
- Eagle Book Series
- Diabetes Prevention
- Audience
- Patients/Clients
- Youth
- Youth Educators
- Format
- Book
New 2-page fact sheet offers information and tips on how to manage diabetes during and after pregnancy. Read and/or print for yourself, your family, or your patients!
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- General Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- Women's Health
- Audience
- Patients/Clients
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- Self-print
- Tear-off Pad
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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- Behavioral Health
- Diabetes Prevention
- Eagle Book Series
- Health Promotion
- Nutrition
- Audience
- Patients/Clients
- Youth
- Youth Educators
- Format
- Book
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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- Behavioral Health
- Diabetes Prevention
- Eagle Book Series
- Nutrition
- Physical Activity/Exercise
- Audience
- Patients/Clients
- Youth
- Youth Educators
- Format
- Book
Healthy eating on a budget encourages engaging with food through meal planning, food shopping, food savings, and cooking. Links to recipes and food assistance resources included.
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- Diabetes Prevention
- Health Promotion
- Nutrition
- Audience
- Patients/Clients
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- 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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- Diabetes Prevention
- Health Promotion
- Physical Activity/Exercise
- Audience
- Patients/Clients
- Youth
- Youth Educators
- Format
- Self-print
- Tear-off Pad
2-page article about two Native women who share tips on how they help their families eat healthy while traveling to relatives tribes powwows and rodeos. One has diabetes and the other does not. They suggest packing coolers of healthy foods to help resist convenience store temptations.
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- Nutrition
- Audience
- Patients/Clients
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- Self-print
Learn how elevated blood levels of the mineral phosphorus can be managed in people with chronic kidney disease by moderating dietary intake and using medications to limit absorption.
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- Kidney
- Audience
- Patients/Clients
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- Self-print
- Tear-off Pad
This tip sheet is for people with chronic kidney disease who are at risk of high potassium levels. For those on a potassium restriction, learn to moderate dietary intake and select lower-potassium fruits and vegetables.
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- Kidney
- Audience
- Patients/Clients
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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.
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- Diabetes Prevention
- Physical Activity/Exercise
- Weight
- Audience
- Patients/Clients
- Youth
- Youth Educators
- Format
- Self-print
3-page article about how Perry Dyea (Laguna-Kawaika) controls food portions. Once while dining out, he ordered a small, 4-ounce steak with no visible fat. He ate only half the potatoes and was well on his way to wrapping up his sensible meal when the Bigger-Than-Life-Portion of cake arrived with a thud. What did Perry do? What would you do? Hint: You can eat out and not overeat!
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- Nutrition
- Audience
- Patients/Clients
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- Self-print
Created based on the "Eagle Books" series of children's stories.
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- Eagle Book Series
- Physical Activity/Exercise
- Audience
- Patients/Clients
- Youth
- Format
- Self-print
3-page article features Charmayne Druley (Tlingit) a great role model of how to be a devoted wife and mother, and take care of your health and your heart. She shares five things she does regularly to keep her heart healthy. Includes (Questions and Answers About Women and Heart Disease.)
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- Heart
- Audience
- Patients/Clients
- Format
- Self-print
Baseline Tactile Monofilament, LEAP Program, Disposable, 5.07, 10 Gram, 20-Pack
- Available to Federal, Tribal, and Urban clinics and programs treating American Indian and Alaska Native people
- Disposable monofilaments for use in complete diabetes foot examination: sensory testing.
Also see the Diabetes Foot Examination Algorithm. [PDF – 328 KB] - Order limit: 5 packages
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- Foot
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Program Staff
- Format
- Other
Understanding historical grief and trauma and how it impacts Native people today is one of the first steps to preventing and managing diabetes. Read this 3-page article about real-life examples of how historical grief and trauma manifests itself in unhealthy habits and how Native people overcame trauma to live joyful lives.
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- Behavioral Health
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Patients/Clients
- Program Staff
- Format
- Self-print
This 1-page article features the story of Eldrid Martinez (Tohono O'odham), who used to put substance use above taking care of his diabetes. He decided to change his life, gave up substances, and started taking care of himself and his family members. He is learning traditional and spiritual ways. He knows there is a lot more he can do, but is committed to continually becoming a better man.
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- Men's Health
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Patients/Clients
- Program Staff
- Format
- Self-print
Full-color poster features a Navajo woman who is a role model for breastfeeding. Two simple reasons to breastfeed are stated on the lower part of the poster. Put in clinics, waiting rooms, and gathering places. Best if printed on a color printer, legal size.
Download Now! [PDF – 2.8 MB]
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- Health Promotion
- Pregnancy
- Women's Health
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Patients/Clients
- Program Staff
- Format
- Self-print
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