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Message of Hope: We Can Prevent Diabetes in Native American Communities (PDF)
By Diabetes Prevention Program , Ed.
2002
Summary: This brochure presents findings from the Diabetes Prevention Program, a national study that included several American Indian communities, to determine which treatments would most effectively prevent or delay diabetes. Findings show that lifestyle changes, including a healthy diet, adequate exercise, and modest weight loss, can dramatically reduce a person’s risk for getting diabetes. About twice as many people in the lifestyle changes group saw their blood sugars return to normal, showing that diet and exercise can reverse pre-diabetes.
Index Terms: Diabetes, Prevention, Special Health Problems, Alaska Natives, American Indians, Native Americans
Publication Type: Brochures
Pages: 2 pages
Language: English
URL: http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/messageofhope/MessageOfHope.pdf
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c/o The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease
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Building 31, Room 9A04 Center Drive, MSC 2560
Bethesda,
Maryland
20892
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http://www.preventdiabetes.com
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