Type 2 diabetes has quickly emerged as one of the most serious and devastating health problems of our time. Although the growing diabetes epidemic threatens populations around the world, American Indians and Alaska Natives suffer disproportionately from the highest rates of diabetes in the United States. It is true that we face significant challenges in dealing with the diabetes epidemic, but the belief is strong among American Indian and Alaska Native communities that they are on the path to a diabetes-free future.

Kelly Acton, MD, MPH
Director, Division of Diabetes Treatment & Prevention
Indian Health Service

To promote awareness on diabetes and the impact on children we'd like to direct you to the American Diabetes Association website and the Indian Health Service Diabetes website listed below:
http://www.diabetes.org/for-parents-and-kids/what-is-diabetes.jsp
http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Diabetes/

In addition, the CDC Eagle Books are great resources to educate children on diabetes, you may order books from:
http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/eagle.htm
or
http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/HeadStart/index.cfm?module=resources_eb