 
The purpose of the program is to prevent
diabetes in Indian people residing in the service area.
Diabetes is a serious problem for American
Indians and Alaska Natives, who suffer from some of the highest rates of
diabetes in the world.
Research has shown that it is possible to
prevent diabetes through lifestyle changes, such as:
- Exercising more
- Eating healthy food
- Losing weight
This program is for people who have a
medical condition called “prediabetes”. It involves attending classes to
teach you how to eat healthier food, increase your physical activity, and
lose some weight.
Most people do not know if they have
prediabetes. You could have prediabetes if:
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Someone in
your family has diabetes |
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You weigh
more than you should |
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You had
diabetes when you were pregnant (called “gestational diabetes”) |
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You had a
baby weighing over 9 pounds at birth |
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A doctor or
nurse has said to you that you have a “touch of sugar”, “border- line
diabetes” or “prediabetes” |
The Diabetes Prevention Program can help
you in several ways:
- We will monitor your health closely
- You will receive a medical evaluation
- We will provide classes on eating
healthy, increasing physical activity, and losing weight
- You may be able to prevent or delay
getting diabetes by participating in this program
- Together we will learn the best ways to
prevent diabetes
- American Indians, age 18 and older, who
have a medical condition called “prediabetes” & are interested in
reducing their risk for developing diabetes
- Those who are willing to participate in
regular diabetes prevention education classes and visits
- Those who are willing to stay in the
program for up to 3 years
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Let the
program staff know that you are interested in participating |
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They will
schedule you for a medical visit to confirm that you are eligible |
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If you are
interested in participating, we will explain the program to you &
answer any questions |
Contact Chris Foss-Tietz
at (218) 878-3708
E-mail Link
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