Tribal Leaders: Taking a Stand
Members of the Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee (TLDC) are taking a stand to fight against diabetes. The TLDC is made up of 13 tribal officials advocating for diabetes prevention and management throughout Native American communities.
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Dr. Kermit Smith (Assiniboine Tribe)
speaking at the TLDC Conference pow-wow.
Conference organized by tribal leaders for
diabetes prevention and management in
Native American communities.
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Alvin Windyboy and Dr. Kermit Smith,
Co-Chairs of the Tribal Leaders Diabetes
Committee take a moment to smile for the
camera during the pow-wow sponsored by
the American Diabetes Association Awakening
the Spirit Team.
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Dr. Kermit Smith, TLDC Co-Chair
Now we know we can prevent type 2 diabetes. It's true! We have each made a commitment to do our best to ensure that everyone has access to quality care, prevention, and treatment.
Buford Rolin, Poarch Band of Creek Indian
The key to winning the battle over diabetes is for some of us to be role models. I walk four times a week for two miles. I watch what I eat. I can manage my diabetes. Some people call me a role model. I want to make a difference in other people's lives. That is what I call success.
Eli Hunt, Leach Lake Band of Ojibwe
As chairman of my tribe, my days can get busy, but I always walk three miles every day. I have diabetes and walking helps me stay alert at my job. It helps me have a good attitude.
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