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Diabetes and Native Americans
It is important for us to choose a healthy pathway. Our young people look up to us and will follow in our paths. If you are at risk for developing diabetes, you may be able to prevent or delay it. By making healthy food choices and being physically active almost everyday (such as walking), you will create a healthy lifestyle pathway for generations to follow.
Great Spirit,
We thank you for your blessings that have provided the healthy foods to nourish our bodies. May we learn to appreciate and not take for granted all that we know to make us healthier. May we be open to accept change that will benefit not only ourselves, but also our children as well.
- Georgia Perez
Nambe Pueblo, NM
The American Diabetes Association's Native American Initiative
- Awakening the Spirit: Pathways to Diabetes Prevention & Control
Learn more about the Special Diabetes Program for Indians. - Voices For Change Awards
Learn more about the 2009 Voices For Change Award Winners. - Diabetes and Native Americans Flier (PDF 118 KB)
This flier outlines how the American Diabetes Association is working to improve the lives of Native Americans affected by diabetes. - Meet the Awakening the Spirit Team
Meet the volunteers that help with the American Diabetes Association's outreach efforts to Native Americans. - Contact your Representative and Senators
Ask your senators and representatives in Congress to extend the Special Diabetes Program for 5 years and to increase the funding from $150 million to $200 million each year for both the type 1 and type 2 funding.
Other Resources for Native Americans
Explore other resources that provide information about diabetes awareness and Native American health.
