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Enroll in Living With Type 2 Diabetes New to Type 2?

Enroll in the Living With Type 2 Diabetes program and let us guide you through your first year with type 2 diabetes.

Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders

   
Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders

Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) are at increased risk for diabetes at different BMI's when compared to Caucasian Americans.

According to Joslin's Asian American Diabetes Initiative, Asian Americans are considered overweight and at increased risk for diabetes at a BMI of 24. Some data show a BMI over 23 is unhealthy for Asian Americans whilePacific Islanders are considered overweight and at risk for diabetes at a BMI of 27.

 

AANHPI Complications

Diabetes Tips

You are at increased risk for diabetes compared to non-Hispanic white Americans.

AANHPI Video Campaign

AANHPI Video Campaign

Share why you manage diabetes and how it's affected your life.  Also, see what others have to say about living with diabetes.

Resources for AANHPIs

Find more information and resources for the AANHPI community.

AANHPI Literature Review

Find literature reviews on nine different ethnicities to learn what kinds of research has been done on these different cultures.

Volunteer Center

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There are life-changing opportunities in your community to inspire healthy living, advocate, and help with events.

Camp Tales

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A year's planning is behind each week of diabetes camp fun.

Get in Control

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What you need to know to have good blood glucose control

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School’s Out for Summer!

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Sign up your kids for diabetes camp! Memories to last a lifetime.

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