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
April is Foot Health Awareness Month
Taking good care of your feet is a step toward a healthier life. Learn how you can better care for your feet and enhance your overall wellness with these patient education materials:
Learn more about diabetes foot care by viewing our updated Foot Care training videos.
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Learn about added sugars and the risks of consuming too many. The featured Nutrition Facts label shows users how to find added sugars and set daily limits.
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Learn what high blood pressure (hypertension) is and how it can be controlled.
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Knowing which foods have carbohydrates (carbs) is one of the first steps to choosing healthy foods. This fact sheet is for use with Carbohydrates by Color fact sheet.
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To keep it simple, you can use colors--colorful, brown, and white--to identify carbs. Use this fact sheet to help your patients/clients identify carbs by color.
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The types of fat we eat make a difference. Learn how to make heart-healthy fat choices using this colorful 2-page fact sheet.
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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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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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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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This 2-page easy to read handout describes diabetic eye disease and the importance of having an eye exam every year to prevent or slow eye disease.
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This 256-page full-color journal features photos and quotes from Tribal community members. It includes daily messages, a section to identify feelings and thoughts, and a place to track your self-care activities on your wellness journey. Let the words inside you be your guide to good health of mind, body, and spirit.
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
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- Elders
- Health Care Professionals
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Handout describes why it is important for people with diabetes to get their kidneys checked.
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This two-page handout offers numerous ideas about taking diabetes medicines, including ways to keep health care providers informed, ways to remember to take medication, and tips on being safe with medicines.
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This one-page, colorful handout offers a schedule of routine medical care recommendations for managing diabetes, as well as topics to discuss with diabetes educators for support in learning to live well with diabetes.
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This one-page education handout offers tips for managing blood sugar with four easy-to-remember ideas on healthy eating, staying active, and reducing stress.
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This one-page and easy-to-read education handout offers basic information about Type 2 diabetes and includes a list of the symptoms of high blood sugar.
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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.
Download Now! [PDF – 206 KB]
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- Blood Glucose
- General Diabetes
- Medication
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
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- Algorithm
Poster describes why it is important for people with diabetes to get their kidneys checked. Ideal for posting in clinic waiting areas, exam rooms, and other community gathering places.
Note: Print using 11 x 17 paper
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Order or print this easy-to-read 1-page tip sheet that teaches ways to protect your vision and detect eye problems early.
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Poster describes why it is important to manage your blood sugar and take care of your teeth and gums. Ideal for posting in clinic waiting areas, exam rooms, and other community gathering places.
Note: Print using 11 x 17 paper
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This one-page education handout describes why it is important to manage your blood sugar and take care of your teeth and gums.
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This nutrition education tool uses a plate as a guide to show balanced meals with reasonable portion sizes. The front features a sample meal with traditional foods. The back shows 3 more sample meals and tips to add variety to meals and snacks.
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- Nutrition
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This one-page education handout describes the symptoms and treatment of low blood sugar.
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Poster describes the symptoms and treatment of low blood sugar. Ideal for posting in clinic waiting areas, exam rooms, and other community gathering places.
Note: Print using 11 x 17 paper
Options:
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- Download Now! [PDF – 1.2 MB]
- Order poster
(physical copies are 11x17 inches)
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- Blood Glucose
- General Diabetes
- Kidney
- Medication
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Patients/Clients
- Program Staff
- Format
- Poster
- Self-print
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 – 203 KB]
- Topic
- Blood Glucose
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals
- Format
- 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.
- Topic
- Behavioral Health
- General Diabetes
- Audience
- Elders
- Health Care Professionals
- Patients/Clients
- Program Staff
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- Book
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