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 Updates
Announcing the SDPI 2020 Report to Congress!
This new report highlights the SDPI's ongoing and outstanding contributions to improvements in diabetes care and health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people.
2020 Annual Progress Report
Information, instructions, and documents for the required 2020 Annual Progress Report submission are now available.
Check out the new Diabetes Education Lesson Plans
Eleven new and revised Diabetes Education Lesson Plans which include educator resources and participant materials. The lesson plans are designed for individual or group sessions and facilitate the knowledge and skills development necessary for diabetes self-care.
Changing the Course of Diabetes in Indian Country
Check out and share this new video, produced in collaboration with ADA TV. It highlights SDPI and the remarkable improvements that are changing the course of diabetes in Indian Country. Dedicated to all SDPI grantees and featuring the Chickasaw Nation Diabetes Program, the video premiered at the 78th American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions in Orlando, FL, June 22–26, 2018. (Running time: 5:40)
Check Out Our Diabetes Education Materials
Find culturally relevant and easy-to-use materials for providers, patients, and clients. Materials are free to order, or to download and print.
Tuesday, March 02, 2021
Upcoming Live CME/CE Education
March 2nd @ 3pm EST
Indigenous Foods Movement in Alaska: Holistic Approaches for Nutrition and Culture
Seth N. Anderson MS, RD, LD
Dietitian, Primary Care Clinics
Luz Smeenk MS, RD, LD
Community Educator, Diabetes Program
Amy Foote, CDM
Executive Chef, NANA Management Services
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
SDPI Optional Webinar
March 30th @ 3pm EDT
Planning, Implementation, Evaluation (PIE) and SDPI
Join the IHS Division of Diabetes email list to receive updates on training opportunities, and resources related to diabetes prevention and treatment in American Indian/Alaska Native communities.
