Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) | Indian Health Service (IHS)

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Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI)

In response to the diabetes epidemic among American Indians and Alaska Natives, Congress established the SDPI grant programs in 1997. This $150 million annual grant program, coordinated by IHS Division of Diabetes with guidance from the Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee, provides funds for diabetes treatment and prevention to IHS, Tribal, and Urban Indian health programs across the United States.

SDPI Basics

Overview of grant expectations and requirements.

SDPI 2024 Annual
Progress Report

Information, instructions, and documents for the required 2024 Annual Progress Report submission.

Grant Training

Upcoming and recorded webinars.

Best Practices

Focused areas for improvement of diabetes prevention and treatment.

SDPI Basics

Overview of grant expectations and requirements.

SDPI 2024 Annual
Progress Report

Information, instructions, and documents for the required 2024 Annual Progress Report submission.

Grant Training

Upcoming and recorded webinars.

Best Practices

Focused areas for improvement of diabetes prevention and treatment.

Upcoming Events

SDPI Optional Webinar
June 24^th @ 3pm ET
Best Practice and Target Group Overview

Upcoming Live CME/CE Education
June 25^th @ 3 PM ET
From the Gut to the Butt - Exploring the GI System
Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM
President Diabetes Education Services / Diabetes Nurse Specialist
Colusa Indian Health

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