Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee (TLDC)

The IHS Director established the Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee (TLDC) in 1998. The TLDC makes recommendations to the IHS Director on broad-based policy and advocacy priorities for diabetes and related chronic conditions as well as recommends a process for the distribution of Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) funds.

• One elected or duly-appointed Tribal Leader from each of the 12 IHS Areas serves as the primary representative.
  • Each Area also designates an alternate member to serve when the primary member is unavailable to do so.
  • TLDC elects one of its members to serve as the Tribal Co-Chair
• One federal representative, who serves as the Federal Co-Chair

One technical advisor from each of the following organizations serves in an advisory (non-voting) capacity to the TLDC:

• National Congress of American Indians
• National Indian Health Board
• Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee
• Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee
• National Council of Urban Indian Health
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• American Diabetes Association
• Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists

TLDC Meeting

The TLDC meets quarterly. Meetings are open to the public and information on upcoming meetings will be posted here.

Upcoming Meeting

Quarterly Meeting (Virtual)
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 @ 1 – 5pm ET
9am – 1pm AKT | 10am – 2pm PT | 11am – 3pm MT | 12pm – 4pm CT
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TLDC Members

Leadership

Tribal Leader Representatives

One primary member and one alternate from each IHS Area are selected by the respective IHS Area Director in consultation with Area Tribes.