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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.

April is Foot Health Awareness Month

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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Physical Activity and Weight Loss

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.

 
Topic
Diabetes Prevention
General Diabetes
Health Promotion
Physical Activity/Exercise
Weight
Audience
Health Care Professionals
Patients/Clients
Format
Self-print
Poster Bundle

Poster bundle contains the following posters:
  • Protecting Your Kidneys
  • Keeping Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
  • Low Blood Sugar
All posters are 11x17 and come on stock paper, suitable for hanging in public places such as clinic waiting areas, exam rooms, and community health bulletin boards.

Note: Individual posters are available for download here
Topic
Blood Glucose
Kidney
Teeth
Audience
Health Care Professionals
Program Staff
Format
Poster
Topic
Eagle Book Series
Physical Activity/Exercise
Audience
Patients/Clients
Youth
Format
Self-print
Sexual Health and Diabetes

This fact sheet provides information about common sexual health issues that people living with diabetes may experience, factors that affect sexual health, and action steps that can be taken to prevent and address sexual health issues.

 
Topic
Men's Health
Women's Health
Audience
Health Care Professionals
Patients/Clients
Format
Self-print
Tear-off Pad
10 gram Baseline Tactile Monofilament

Baseline Tactile Monofilament, LEAP Program, Disposable, 5.07, 10 Gram, 20-Pack  
Topic
Foot
Audience
Health Care Professionals
Program Staff
Format
Other
Be Prepared for Sick Days

When people with diabetes get sick, managing blood sugar can be difficult. This tip sheet helps readers plan for sick days in advance to better manage their diabetes.

 
Topic
Blood Glucose
General Diabetes
Audience
Elders
Patients/Clients
Format
Self-print
Tear-off Pad
Mindful Movement

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.

 
Topic
General Diabetes
Health Promotion
Physical Activity/Exercise
Audience
Elders
Patients/Clients
Format
Self-print
Tear-off Pad
Conversation Starter for Clinicians and Educators Working in Native Communities: Food and Nutrition

Educators, clinicians, and other members of the health care team often have the opportunity to talk with community members about food, nutrition, and factors that influence eating behaviors. Health care team members are encouraged to have a conversation and support community members along their food and nutrition journey. Use this tool to strengthen your understanding of food and nutrition as you work with members in your community. This digital tool, available to download as a PDF will strengthen Clinicians and Health Educators understanding of food and nutrition as they work with patients and community members.

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Topic
Health Promotion
Nutrition
Audience
Health Care Professionals
Program Staff
Format
Self-print
Integrating Case Management Into Your SDPI Diabetes Best Practice

Case management is a tool to achieve better health-related outcomes. This document provides a brief introduction to case management concepts.

 
Topic
Diabetes Prevention
General Diabetes
Audience
Health Care Professionals
Program Staff
Format
Self-print
Healthy Native Youth and Diabetes Prevention

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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Topic
Diabetes Prevention
Health Promotion
Physical Activity/Exercise
Audience
Patients/Clients
Youth
Youth Educators
Format
Self-print
Tear-off Pad
Track Your Steps – Follow in the Footsteps of Your Ancestors

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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Topic
General Diabetes
Health Promotion
Physical Activity/Exercise
Audience
Elders
Patients/Clients
Format
Self-print
Tear-off Pad
Integrating Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support

Explore strategies and tools to enhance DSMES in your diabetes program.

 
Topic
Diabetes Prevention
General Diabetes
Audience
Health Care Professionals
Program Staff
Format
Self-print
Potassium – Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease

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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Topic
Kidney
Audience
Patients/Clients
Format
Self-print
Tear-off Pad
Eagle Book Series: Plate Full of Color

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. 
Topic
Behavioral Health
Diabetes Prevention
Eagle Book Series
Health Promotion
Nutrition
Audience
Patients/Clients
Youth
Youth Educators
Format
Book
Eagle Book Series: Tricky Treats

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. 
Topic
Behavioral Health
Diabetes Prevention
Eagle Book Series
Nutrition
Physical Activity/Exercise
Audience
Patients/Clients
Youth
Youth Educators
Format
Book
Phosphorus – Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease

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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Topic
Kidney
Audience
Patients/Clients
Format
Self-print
Tear-off Pad
Increasing Muscle Strength

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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Topic
Physical Activity/Exercise
Audience
Elders
Patients/Clients
Format
Self-print
Tear-off Pad
Glucose Management in Type 2 Diabetes Medications

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 – 201 KB] 
Topic
Blood Glucose
Medication
Audience
Health Care Professionals
Format
Algorithm
Move More - Sit Less

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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Topic
General Diabetes
Health Promotion
Physical Activity/Exercise
Audience
Health Care Professionals
Patients/Clients
Format
Self-print
Tear-off Pad
Sodium and Your Health

Learn how sodium (salt) impacts your health and ways to reduce how much you consume. This factsheet reviews sodium recommendations and how to use the Nutrition Facts label to choose foods lower in sodium.

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Topic
Blood Pressure
Health Promotion
Heart
Kidney
Nutrition
Audience
Elders
Health Care Professionals
Patients/Clients
Program Staff
Format
Self-print
Tear-off Pad
Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Learn how Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) help people with diabetes understand their blood sugar patterns so they can achieve improved diabetes control.

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Topic
Blood Glucose
General Diabetes
Audience
Elders
Health Care Professionals
Patients/Clients
Program Staff
Format
Self-print
Tear-off Pad
Diabetes Screening and Prevention

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 – 157 KB] 
Topic
Diabetes Prevention
General Diabetes
Health Promotion
Audience
Health Care Professionals
Format
Algorithm
Stress and Diabetes

Stress and Diabetes tip sheet offers ideas for how to deal with stress for improved blood sugar control and overall well-being.

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Topic
Behavioral Health
Diabetes Prevention
General Diabetes
Health Promotion
Audience
Elders
Health Care Professionals
Patients/Clients
Program Staff
Format
Self-print
Tear-off Pad
Diabetes and Emergencies

Learn to prepare for an emergency situation that may require you to move to safety. Tip sheet discusses how to prepare a basic supply kit and make an emergency plan.

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Topic
General Diabetes
Audience
Elders
Patients/Clients
Program Staff
Format
Self-print
Tear-off Pad
Checking Your Blood Sugar

This fact sheet is for people with diabetes who are new to using a glucose meter. Learn the basics about testing, such as when to test, target numbers, recognizing high and low blood sugars, and managing your diabetes.

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Topic
Blood Glucose
General Diabetes
Audience
Health Care Professionals
Patients/Clients
Format
Self-print
Tear-off Pad

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