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Educational Resources for Patients with Diabetes

General Diabetes Information
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Diabetes and American Indians Click to close info display

Diabetes and American Indians

Newly revised 19 page booklet explains what diabetes is including what causes it, what high blood sugar is, what insulin is and the types of diabetes. The signs and symptoms for diabetes, getting tested, risk factors and how blood sugar can be controlled are also discussed. Encourages controlling blood sugar by making small changes in food choices and staying active. Low literacy. IHS. Mar. 2000.

Diabetes Awareness Posters - Vision Click to close info display

Diabetes Awareness Posters - Vision

Protect the Gift of Vision
One of a series of 6, 24 x 36 inch posters to use in clinics, public buildings and at health fairs. IHS. 1992.

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Diabetes Awareness Posters - Walking

Protect the Gift of Walking
One of a series of 6, 24 x 36 inch posters to use in clinics, public buildings and at health fairs. IHS. 1992.

Diabetes Awareness Posters - Dance Click to close info display

Diabetes Awareness Posters - Dance

Respect the Gift of Dance
One of a series of 6, 24 x 36 inch posters to use in clinics, public buildings and at health fairs. IHS. 1992

Diabetes Awareness Posters - Food Click to close info display

Diabetes Awareness Posters - Food

Respect the Gift of Food
One of a series of 6, 24 x 36 inch posters to use in clinics, public buildings and at health fairs. IHS. 1992

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Diabetes Awareness Posters - Life

Respect the Gift of Life
One of a series of 6, 24 x 36 inch posters to use in clinics, public buildings and at health fairs. IHS. 1992

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Diabetes Awareness Posters - Mind

Respect the Gift of Mind/Body/Spirit
One of a series of 6, 24 x 36 inch posters to use in clinics, public buildings and at health fairs. IHS. 1992.

Diabetes and Native Americans: Are You At Risk? Click to close info display

Diabetes and Native Americans: Are You At Risk?

2-page tear-off sheet of 50 sheets/tablet briefly describes type 2 diabetes, its risk factors and warning signs. Includes a brief test to determine risk for getting diabetes and weight chart. IHS. 1997

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Health for Native Life Magazine [1] Click to close info display

Health for Native Life Magazine [1]

Health for Native Life is a magazine for Native Americans and Alaska Natives [AI/AN]. It's focus is to help AI/ANs prevent and manage diabetes. The magazine features stories about persons who are managing their diabetes. It includes stories on tribal programs that address diabetes needs for community members.

35-Pages, features articles on:

  • Port Gamble SKlallam tribal member walks for health
  • Nez Perce field technician handles low blood sugar
  • Couer d'Alene women change eating habits
  • Nutritionist shares what to eat and how to be active with Nez Perce tribal members
  • Preserving the Salish language and dealing with diabetes on the job
  • Eating on the road
  • Tribal casino worker manages her diabetes
  • Indian mothers with diabetes share challenges and celebrations
  • Nez Perce tribal health nurse with gestational diabetes how has type 2 diabetes
  • Having diabetes challenges Indian men
  • Chicken and bean casserole recipe
  • Walking his dog helps Colville elder with diabetes
IHS, 1999, First in a series
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Health for Native Life Magazine [2] Click to close info display

Health for Native Life Magazine [2]

Health for Native Life is a magazine for Native Americans and Alaska Natives [AI/AN]. It's focus is to help AI/ANs prevent and manage diabetes. The magazine features stories about persons who are managing their diabetes. It includes stories on tribal programs that address diabetes needs for community members.

47-Pages, features articles on:

  • Blackfeet women lift weights
  • Taos Pueblo youth run and climb
  • Yoga as part of an exercise routine
  • Colville artist takes time to be active
  • Salish Kootenai veterans eat well on the road
  • Skokomish tribal member changes habits
  • Southwest tribal fitness programs
  • Navajo men and women use tribal wellness center
  • Pow Wow MC improves health
  • Zuni Pueblo elder records CD
  • Chippewa/Cree sisters support each other
  • Jemez Pueblo people walk to greet ancestral remains
  • Questions about diabetes answered
  • Knowing blood sugar levels
  • Salish Kootenai Tribal Nutrition Center
  • Blackfeet enforcement officers handle stress
  • Chicken enchilada casserole recipe
IHS, August 2000, Second in a series
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Health for Native Life Magazine [3] Click to close info display

Health for Native Life Magazine [3]

Health for Native Life is a magazine for Native Americans and Alaska Natives [AI/AN]. It's focus is to help AI/ANs prevent and manage diabetes. The magazine features stories about persons who are managing their diabetes. It includes stories on tribal programs that address diabetes needs for community members.

47-Pages, features articles on:

  • Comfort in knowing your numbers
  • Stay Young at Heart - lipid numbers
  • Miccosukee tribal members on the go
  • Healthy tips for life on the road
  • Couples share how they manage diabetes
  • Strategies for ways to ask for support
  • Elder Years - Fine time to be fit
  • Tips from real life - how to cope
  • Kidney dialysis and kidney transplants
  • Be kind to your kidneys
  • Having diabetes and the blues [depression]
  • Buffalo Tiger shares his story of diabetes
  • Seminole tribal members succeed at losing weight
  • Treat Your Feet in a Good Way
  • Recipe - Crunchy Chicken Nibbles
  • Home Life - Carving and Playing Flutes
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Health for Native Life Magazine [DPP Special Edition] Click to close info display

Health for Native Life Magazine [DPP Special Edition]

Health for Native Life is a magazine for Native Americans and Alaska Natives [AI/AN]. It's focus is to help AI/AN's prevent and manage diabetes. The magazine features stories about persons who are managing their diabetes. It includes stories on tribal programs that address diabetes needs for community members.

39-Pages, features articles on:

  • Diabetes Can Be Prevented or Delayed
  • Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee
  • Southwest Celebrities
  • Info on Pre-Diabetes
  • Lifestyle Changes to Healthy Food
  • Getting Physical? 'No Sweat!'
  • Place to Feel Divine
  • Reduce Your Risk for Diabetes
  • Healthy Times Nine
  • Journey Back to Farming
  • Gift of Zuni Land
  • Home Life: The Art of Being Humble
  • Insights from Dr. Trujillo
  • Letter from Peter H. Bennett
Health for Native Life Magazine [4] Click to close info display

Health for Native Life Magazine [4]

Health for Native Life is a magazine for Native Americans and Alaska Natives [AI/AN]. It's focus is to help AI/ANs prevent and manage diabetes. The magazine features stories about persons who are managing their diabetes. It includes stories on tribal programs that address diabetes needs for community members. p 45-Pages, featuring articles on:

  • Letter from Dr. Trujillo
  • Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee
  • Food for Thought
  • Walthill Wonder Youth
  • Yankton Sioux Tribe Youth Center
  • Getting an early start to beat Diabetes
  • Joy of Fitness
  • Energy for All
  • Taking Diabetes to Work
  • Pass It On: Families share stories
  • Keeping Appointments
  • Journey with Grief
  • Diabetes and Strength
  • Recipe: Bean Enchilada
  • Home Life: Gone Hunting
Health for Native Life Magazine [5] Click to close info display

Health for Native Life Magazine [5]

Health for Native Life is a magazine for Native Americans and Alaska Natives [AI/AN]. It's focus is to help AI/ANs prevent and manage diabetes. The magazine features stories about persons who are managing their diabetes. It includes stories on tribal programs that address diabetes needs for community members.

Health for Native Life Magazine [6] Click to close info display

Health for Native Life Magazine [6]

Health for Native Life is a magazine for Native Americans and Alaska Natives [AI/AN]. It's focus is to help AI/ANs prevent and manage diabetes. The magazine features stories about persons who are managing their diabetes. It includes stories on tribal programs that address diabetes needs for community members.

47-Pages, features articles on:

  • A River Runs Through Us
  • Surrounded by New Ways
  • Taking the Well-Traveled Path to Health
  • The Secret of Sitka Smiles
  • So Many Sights to See
  • Passing on the Tradition of Good Health
  • Tlingit Elder Tells How Old Ways Help Her Stay Healthy
  • Forget the Corn! Pass the Kohlrabi!
  • Singing Down the Rain
  • Urban Clinic, Home-Town Feel
  • There's No Place Like Home
  • Treat Your Heart With Tenderness
  • You Can Manage Your Budget
  • Big on Beauty, Small on Budget
  • Recipe: Minestrone Soup
  • Tribal Leaders - Meet Kelly Short-Slagley and Sally Smith
Health for Native Life Magazine [7] Click to close info display

Health for Native Life Magazine [7]

Health for Native Life is a magazine for Native Americans and Alaska Natives [AI/AN]. It's focus is to help AI/ANs prevent and manage diabetes. The magazine features stories about persons who are managing their diabetes. It includes stories on tribal programs that address diabetes needs for community members.

47-Pages, features articles on:

  • It's a Jungle Out There!
  • Tune in to the Radio Diabetes Duo
  • Urban Center Reaches Out
  • Fresh and Friendly Ideas for Foot and Kidney Care
  • Play Hard! Make a Friend! Avoid Diabetes!
  • Cherokee Staff Loses Over 100 Pounds
  • How One Mom Helped Her 5-Year-Old Go from At-Risk to Healthy
  • If You Have Diabetes, You Are at Risk for Heart Disease
  • Good News About Self-Discipline
  • Self-Management Made Simple
  • My Spirit Soars
  • Men, Diabetes and Sex
  • Tribal Leaders - Meet Buford Rolin and Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
  • Recipe: Meatloaf
Health For Native Life Magazine [8] Click to close info display

Health For Native Life Magazine [8]

Health for Native Life is a magazine for Native Americans and Alaska Natives [AI/AN]. It's focus is to help AI/ANs prevent and manage diabetes. The magazine features stories about persons who are managing their diabetes. It includes stories on tribal programs that address diabetes needs for community members.

47-Pages, features articles on:

  • Learning the Warriors Way
  • A Wave of Fitness
  • Hualapai Summer Camp Teaches Youth to Think Strong
  • Imagine...The Job of Your Dreams
  • Three Powerful Words to Help You Fight Diabetes
  • Its Not Just Beading -- It's Magic!
  • Facing the Fat
  • The Truth About French Fries
  • San Felipes Farmers Market--Growing Vegetables, Growing Pride
  • One Cause of Foot Pain
  • Tribal Leaders: Bob Brisbois and John Pipe
  • Recipe: Lime and Pine Nut Fluff
Health for Native Life Magazine [9] Click to close info display

Health for Native Life Magazine [9]

Health for Native Life is a magazine for Native Americans and Alaska Natives [AI/AN]. It's focus is to help AI/ANs prevent and manage diabetes. The magazine features stories about persons who are managing their diabetes. It includes stories on tribal programs that address diabetes needs for community members.

47-Pages, features articles on:

  • Alaska Native and Proud
  • Meet Marcelo Quinto
  • Meet Charmayne Druley
  • What Wise Women Know
  • Questions & Answers: Women and Heart Disease
  • What Two Men Use to Fight Diabetes
  • Questions & Answers: Diabetes and Alcohol
  • The First Fear - Being Talked About
  • First Things First - 18 Ways to Get You Walking
  • Tribes Get Fit
  • Happy Endings - How Two Moms Help Each Other Stay Healthy
  • A Giant Step to Joy - Understanding Historical Grief and Trauma
  • Cherokee Fathers Know This
  • Thoughts of Being a Man
  • What I Learned from Danny CBearing
  • Tribal Leader: Meet the Past Member - Lorelei DeCora
  • Recipe: Seaweed Salad
Health for Native Life Magazine [10] NEW Click to close info display

Health for Native Life Magazine [10] NEW

Health for Native Life is a magazine for Native Americans and Alaska Natives [AI/AN]. It's focus is to help AI/ANs prevent and manage diabetes. The magazine features stories about persons who are managing their diabetes. It includes stories on tribal programs that address diabetes needs for community members.

51-pages, features articles on:

  • The Secrets to Getting Fit at Any Age
  • Watch Out! Here it Comes! The Bigger-Than-Life-Portion!
  • In the Heart of Detroit: Feeling at Home, Finding Tradition
  • In the Middle of Death Valley is the Small Tribe with the Big Heart
  • Thinking of Joining the Walk? Find Out Why It is Worth It
  • From the Feet Up: Feeling Good About Your Health Could Start at the Bottom
  • Healthy Teeth Can Lead to a Healthier Body!
  • The Key to Flossing Your Teeth-Could it Be Love?
  • Seeing is Believing: Wow! Get a Look Into Your Own Eyes!
  • Questions and Answers - Retinopathy
  • Meet a Member of the Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee: Lincoln A. Bean, Sr. [Tlingit]
  • Health/Talk/Circle
  • Recipe: Buffalo & Vegetable Stew
Health for Native Life Magazine [11] Special Youth Edition NEW Click to close info display

Health for Native Life Magazine [11] Special Youth Edition NEW

Health for Native Life is a magazine for Native Americans and Alaska Natives [AI/AN]. It's focus is to help AI/ANs prevent and manage diabetes. The magazine features stories about persons who are managing their diabetes. It includes stories on tribal programs that address diabetes needs for community members.

47-Pages, features articles on:

  • A Three-Day Blast to Being Fit
  • Strength! Confidence! Healthy Habits!
  • Red Lake High School Lunch Secret Ingredient
  • Unity Run
  • Turning Yuck! to Yum!
  • Run! Learn! Run!
  • EatHealthy Food-Pass It On!
  • Never Too Young!
  • Question and Answer: Diabetes and Your Children-What Parents Need to Know
  • Health/Talk/Circle
  • Recipe: Tangy Teriyaki Chicken
Health for Native Life Magazine [12] NEW Click to close info display

Health for Native Life Magazine [12] NEW

Health for Native Life is a magazine for Native Americans and Alaska Natives [AI/AN]. It's focus is to help AI/ANs prevent and manage diabetes. The magazine features stories about persons who are managing their diabetes. It includes stories on tribal programs that address diabetes needs for community members.

47-Pages, features articles on:

  • A Return to Wild Ricing
  • Harvesting a Pint of Maple Syrup: Now, Thats a Workout!
  • Calories are Burning Up at Mille Lacs
  • Three Steps to Calm: How to Go to Your Next Medical Appointment with Confidence
  • The Healing Power of Beading: A Class at the Colorado River Indian Tribes Teaches Much More than a Craft
  • What Really Goes on at the Suquamish Tribes Elder Weaving Class
  • Esther Felipe: At 77 Years Old, She Walks Her Talk!
  • Want to Lose Weight? Control Blood Sugar? Feel Better? Its as Simple as Dividing Your Plate
  • How a Buckaroo Fights Diabetes: With AA, With the Horse Spirit
  • Madeline and Rose: These Sisters Know You Can Make Commodity Foods Part of a Healthy Lifestyle
  • Meet Julia Davis-Wheeler: Remembering Early Days at the TLDC
  • Health/Talk/Circle
  • Recipe: Three-Bean Turkey Chili
Gen 7 Magazine 1 - You Are the 7th Generation NEW Click to close info display

Gen 7 Magazine 1 - You Are the 7th Generation NEW

Health for Native Life is a magazine for Native Americans and Alaska Natives [AI/AN]. It's focus is to help AI/ANs prevent and manage diabetes. The magazine features stories about persons who are managing their diabetes. It includes stories on tribal programs that address diabetes needs for community members.

47-Pages, features articles on:

  • Dont Give Up, Pull, Dont Forget Who You Are, Pull!
  • Teens [and Young Adults] Tell: How to Get You Life Together, One Pull at a Time
  • The Sunrise Dance, by Evangeline Bradley
  • Meet These Dancing Teens
  • Meet Miss First Nations: Toreasia Woods
  • How We Spent Our Summer Vacation
  • Chigger and Brandon Say Getting Blood Sugar Tested is No Sweat!
  • You are Invited to Dinner at Arielles
  • Whats the Big Deal About Whole Grains?
  • Cool Jobs: Jazzy James and Jason Pavel are Trainers at Native Wellness Conferences
  • Quizzes
    • Take Brians Traditional Wellness Quiz
    • Will Your Wellness Wheel Roll?
    • Take the Pop Quiz
    • The Nutrition Quiz: What We Learned at Camp
    • Whole Grain Quiz: Are You Smarter Than a Suquamish Youth?
  • Play Suquamish Who is Who? Quick Reads
  • How Many Calories Do You Burn?
  • Eat Right with Ryan!
  • In the Big City? You Can Get That Rez Feeling
  • Convenience Store Report Card
Sick Day Guide Click to close info display

Sick Day Guide

Back-to-back tear-off sheet of 50 sheets/tablet briefly describes self-care during common illnesses, such as the flu, vomiting, and diarrhea, which can cause serious problems for people with diabetes. IHS, 1995.

I Can Lower My Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: Taking Steps to Lower the Risk of Getting Diabetes Click to close info display

I Can Lower My Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: Taking Steps to Lower the Risk of Getting Diabetes

16 Page booklet contains information on pre-diabetes and the signs, symptoms, and risks of Type 2 diabetes. Also provides tips in being physically active to prevent Type 2 diabetes. Publication by National Institutes of Health, September 2003.

A River Runs Through Us: Inspirations of Wellness Book Click to close info display

A River Runs Through Us: Inspirations of Wellness Book

This 244 page book is a collection of wise words envisioned from members of the Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee and other Indian community members. They are shared so that the fight against diabetes can be won. They are voiced so that all my find the river within.

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A River Runs Through Us: 90-Day Journal for Wellness Click to close info display

A River Runs Through Us: 90-Day Journal for Wellness

310 page 90-Day Wellness Journal that is designed to help you on your journey to wellness. Listen to the words of Tribal Community Members and let the words inside you be your guide to good health of mind, body and spirit. Write down your thoughts and feelings each day. This journal is provided in a collaborative effort of the Indian Health Service Division of Diabetes, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Diabetse Prevention Center, and Indian Health Service Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee.

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How Adults Can Manage Asthma: Self-Care Handbook Click to close info display

How Adults Can Manage Asthma: Self-Care Handbook

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Living Your Life with Diabetes Click to close info display

Living Your Life with Diabetes

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The Eagle Book Series Click to close info display

The Eagle Book Series

The Eagle Books are a series of four books that are brought to life by wise animal characters - Mr. Eagle and Miss Rabbit - who engage Rain That Dances and his young friends in the joy of physical activity, eating healthy foods, and learning from their elders about health and diabetes prevention.

The first book, 'Through the Eyes of the Eagle' introduces the characters of Mr. Eagle and Rain That Dances, the boy he befriends. Mr. Eagle reminds the young boy of the healthy ways of his elders.

In 'Knees Lifted High', the second book, Rain That Dances introduces Thunder Cloud, his best friend, to Mr. Eagle who encourages the boys to be physically active every day.

The third book, 'A Plateful of Color', introduces Miss Rabbit and the boys' friends, Little Hummingbird and Simon. Miss Rabbit teaches the value of eating a variety of colorful and healthy foods.

'Tricky Treats', the final book in the series, introduces the character of Coyote, a trickster. The children are not tricked by coyote, when choosing foods to eat.

A teacher's guide entitled, "The Eagle Book Series: A Guide for Educators and Communities" is available. For information and a copy of the guide, please contact Dave Baldridge at (505) 232-9908 or dave@nipcinfo.com.

Taking Care of the ABCs of Diabetes: Special Report Click to close info display

Taking Care of the ABCs of Diabetes: Special Report

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Using our WIT and WISDOM to Live Well with Diabetes (Book) Click to close info display

Using our WIT and WISDOM to Live Well with Diabetes (Book)

A true story of a Paiute/Dine woman's journey with diabetes. Barbara Mora wrote this book to help other American Indians, Alaska Natives and all those who are beginning their journeys with diabetes.

Using our WIT and Wisdom to Live Well with Diabetes (Audio CD version) Click to close info display

Using our WIT and Wisdom to Live Well with Diabetes (Audio CD version)

A true story of a Paiute/Dine woman\'s journey with diabetes. Barbara Mora wrote this book to help other American Indians, Alaska Natives and all those who are beginning their journeys with diabetes.


Blood Glucose
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My Personal Care Record Click to close info display

My Personal Care Record

5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch, 63 page, 30-day record booklet for recording blood glucose results, medication, physical activity and food eaten. Instructions on how to record are included. IHS. 1995. Available in sets of 25.

Know Your Blood Sugar Click to close info display

Know Your Blood Sugar

One-page tear off sheet in 50 sheets/tablet using thermometer graphic, lists low to very high blood sugar levels. Includes section for patient to indicate when blood sugar will be tested. Albuquerque Service Unit Diabetes Program, IHS, 1997.(revised 04/04)

Know Your Blood Sugar/Hemoglobin A1c Click to close info display

Know Your Blood Sugar/Hemoglobin A1c

One-page tear-off in 50 sheets/tablet using thermometer graphic to indicate blood sugar and hemoglobin A1c levels. Albuquerque Service Unit Diabetes Program, IHS, 1997. (revised 04/03)

Nerve Damage to the Stomach and Intestines Click to close info display

Nerve Damage to the Stomach and Intestines

One-page tear-off sheet in 50 sheets/tablet tells about how high blood sugars over a long period of time cand cause nerve damage to the stomach and intestines. IHS, 1995.

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A1c Thermometer

One-page tear off sheet in 50 sheets/tablet using thermometer graphic to check your A1c Level. Includes section for patient to record their A1c and Blood Sugar Levels. Albuquerque Service Unit Diabetes Program, IHS, 1997.(revised 10/04)


Exercise
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Taking Care of Yourself By Walking Click to close info display

Taking Care of Yourself By Walking

Newly Revised. 15 page booklet encourages walking as a way to control blood sugar. It explains the benefits of walking, how to develop a walking plan, the importance of foot care and wearing properly fitting shoes. Simple suggestions for making regular walking and or other physical activities an enjoyable habit are offered. Low literacy. IHS, Mar. 2000. Available in sets of 25.


Eyes
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Taking Care of Your Eyes

Newly Revised. 15 page booklet explains what eye changes can happen due to high blood sugar, how they occur and what to do if changes are noticed. It includes things to do to prevent blindness, the importance yearly eye exams, what the eye exam checks, when to get new eyeglasses, and how to protect eyesight. Back page includes space for writing down eye exam appointments. Low literacy IHS, Mar. 2000.
Available in sets of 25.

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Eye Damage - Retinopathy

Newly Revised 15 page booklet defines retinopathy. It explains the risk factors for developing retinopathy and explains ways to prevent and treat retinopathy. Low literacy - 4th grade. IHS, Feb. 2001.
Available in sets of 25.


Foot
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Taking Care of Your Feet Click to close info display

Taking Care of Your Feet

Newly Revised. 15 page booklet that describes the how's and why's of foot care. Portland Area Diabetes Program. IHS, Oct. 2000.
Available in sets of 25.

Take Care of Your Feet Click to close info display

Take Care of Your Feet

A tri-fold booklet that describes good foot care. Navajo Area Physical Therapy and IHS Diabetes Program. 1996.
Available in sets of 25.

Footwear for People with Diabetes Click to close info display

Footwear for People with Diabetes

8 page booklet describes foot problems created by worn out shoes or socks, shoes with pointed toes or that are too tight. Includes tips on buying new shoes. IHS Diabetes Program. 1994.
Available in sets of 25.

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Numbness to Legs, Hands and Feet/Pain Click to close info display

Numbness to Legs, Hands and Feet/Pain

Back-to-back tear-off sheet of 50 sheets/tablet describes nerve damage to the feet, legs and hands which may lead to amputations. IHS, 1995.


Heart
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How to Have A Healthy Heart Click to close info display

How to Have A Healthy Heart

Newly Revised. 15 page booklet that describes how to have a healthy heart by exercising, eating less food, controlling blood sugar, and keeping scheduled clinic appointments. IHS, Feb. 2001.
Available in sets of 25.

Nerve Damage to the Heart and Blood Vessels Click to close info display

Nerve Damage to the Heart and Blood Vessels

One-page tear-off sheet of 50 sheets/tablet briefly describes high blood sugar can damage the nerves that control the blood vessels and heart. Gives recommendation for dealing with related symptoms. IHS, 1995.

Taking Care of Your Heart and Blood Vessels Click to close info display

Taking Care of Your Heart and Blood Vessels

Newly Revised. 23 page booklet describes blood cholesterol and how to lower cholesterol by eating less fat foods and exercise. IHS, Feb. 2001.
Available in sets of 25.


Kidney
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Taking Care of Your Kidneys Click to close info display

Taking Care of Your Kidneys

Newly Revised. 15 page booklet that briefly informs patients on kidney damage due to bladder and kidney infections. It also describes how to treat and prevent infections. IHS, Feb. 2001.
Available in sets of 25.

My Food Choices to Keep My Kidneys Healthy Click to close info display

My Food Choices to Keep My Kidneys Healthy

18 page booklet briefly tells what types of food to eat to stay healthy and prevent high blood pressure which will help you to keep your kidneys clean and healthy. IHS, 1996.
Available in sets of 25.

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Kidney Damage - Nephropathy

Newly Revised 15-page booklet describes kidney function, causes and signs of kidney damage, what can be done to delay kidney damage, dialysis treatment and kidney transplant. IHS, Feb 2002.
Available in sets of 25.

Nerve Damage to the Bladder and Urinary System Click to close info display

Nerve Damage to the Bladder and Urinary System

A single tear-off sheet of 50 sheets/tablet on high blood sugars which can damage the nerves that control the bladder, kidneys, and urinary tract over a period of time. IHS, 1995.

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Native Americans and Kidney Transplants

14 page booklet describes kidney function, kidney transplantation, and how to be an organ donor. IHS, 1997.
Available in sets of 25.


Medication
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Diabetes and Oral Pills Click to close info display

Diabetes and Oral Pills

Newly Revised. 14 page booklet describes the action of oral pills uses to help control blood sugar. IHS, Oct. 2001.

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Medicines for People with Diabetes

Newly Revised. 32 page booklet describes the oral diabetes pills and insulin. In question and answer format, briefly explains the role of diabetes medications for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Describes 4 types of oral diabetes medication including how it works, how often it is taken, when it is taken and possible side effects. Also describes the action of 5 types of insulin, how insulin works, how often and when it is taken, injection sites, storage concerns and possible side effects. Mentions possibility of taking more than one diabetes medication at a time. Reviews cause and treatment for low blood sugar. Information is current as of July 1999. This booklet is also available through the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. Available in sets of 25.

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Introduction to Insulin

16 page informational booklet on blood sugar and insulin. Tells the reader how to check and treat blood sugar as well as the different types of insulin and how to inject insulin. This is provided as an educational service by Novo Nordisk Inc., in cooperation with the Indian Health Service Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention. May 2005


Nutrition
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Choosing Good Foods

8 1/2 x 14 inch btear-off sheet of 50 sheets/tablet/b provides three lists of food for client to indicate what is eaten at least once a week. Total numbers from each list will guide suggestions for making dietary changes. Suggested serving sizes included. Claremore Indian Hospital Diabetes Program, 1996.

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Healthy Eating Food Guide for People with Diabetes Click to close info display

Healthy Eating Food Guide for People with Diabetes

4-page (each page 8 ½ X 11 inch) fold-out pamphlet People with Diabetes utilizes the food guide pyramid with food familiar to Native American communities. Suggests food selections using a “stop light” concept. IHS, 1995. (Pyramid/pt handout)

Healthy Eating for People with Diabetes - Available through NIDDK at http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov Click to close info display

Healthy Eating for People with Diabetes - Available through NIDDK at http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov

15 page booklet provides information on healthy foods, foods with less fat, serving portions for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Also includes a schedule for meals. IDC, 1997. Limit 50 per order. Consider purchase from the International Diabetes Center.

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Hidden Fats

8 ½ X 11 inch tear-off sheet of 50 sheets/tablet covering hidden fats in a table, 1st column on food, 2nd column on sugar content in pats and 3rd column is the total calories. Winnebago/Omaha Diabetes Project, 1990.

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Hidden Sugars Click to close info display

Hidden Sugars

8 ½ X 11 inch tear-off sheet of 50 sheets/tablet covering hidden sugars in a table, 1st column on food, 2nd column on sugar content in cubes and 3rd column is the total calories. Winnebago/Omaha Diabetes Project, 1990.

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Hidden Sugars and Fats Click to close info display

Hidden Sugars and Fats

8 ½ X 11 inch tear-off sheet of 50 sheets/tablet covering hidden fats in a table, 1st column on food, 2nd column on sugar in cubes, 3rd column on fat content in pats, and 4th column is the total calories. Winnebago/Omaha Diabetes Project, 1990.

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Making Fry Bread More Healthy Click to close info display

Making Fry Bread More Healthy

8 ½ X 11 inch tear-off sheet of 50 sheets/tablet provides fry bread recipe using whole wheat flour and vegetable oil.

Meal Planning with Diabetes Click to close info display

Meal Planning with Diabetes

8 ½ X 11 tear-off sheet of 50 sheets/tablet gives information on daily food intake. Can be used to share basic information on meal planning with diabetes. IHS Health Center, Ft. Totten, ND, 1988.

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Tips On How To Cut Down On Fat Click to close info display

Tips On How To Cut Down On Fat

8 ½ X 11 inch tear-off sheet of 50 sheets/tablet that provides 6 ways on how to cut down on fat.

Traditional Foods Can Be Healthy Click to close info display

Traditional Foods Can Be Healthy

10-page booklet presents a comparison between the traditional and modern lifestyles of Native Americans to encourage a return to healthy food choices. NIH/National Cancer Institute,1996.
Available in sets of 25.

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Why All the Talk About Fiber? - Eating Healthy the American Indian Way Click to close info display

Why All the Talk About Fiber? - Eating Healthy the American Indian Way

14-page booklet includes brief guidelines on shopping for high fiber foods, low fat cooking, and choosing high fiber foods at home and away from home. NIH/National Cancer Institute, 1995.
Available in sets of 25.

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Why all the Talk About Fat? - Eating Healthy the American Indian Way Click to close info display

Why all the Talk About Fat? - Eating Healthy the American Indian Way

17-page booklet gives advice on shopping for food that has less fat, food preparation and cooking, baking, and broiling using less fat. NIH/National Cancer Institute, 1995. Available in sets of 25.

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Pregnancy
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How to Have a Healthy Baby - Gestational Diabetes Click to close info display

How to Have a Healthy Baby - Gestational Diabetes

Newly Revised. 23-page booklet describes high blood sugar during pregnancy problems that can be caused, good food choices, exercises during pregnancy, home blood sugar testing and special pregnancy tests. IHS, Feb. 2001. Available in sets of 25.

My Prenatal Care Record Click to close info display

My Prenatal Care Record

5½ x 8½ inch 33-page, 15-day record booklet for recording blood glucose results, medication, physical activity, and food and drink intake instructions on how to record are included. IHS Diabetes Program, 1996. Available in sets of 25.

Planning for Pregnancy When You Have Diabetes Click to close info display

Planning for Pregnancy When You Have Diabetes

13-page booklet briefly describes problems associated with type 2 diabetes and pregnancy. Emphasizes good blood glucose control prior to becoming pregnant. Lists blood glucose goals. Addresses late or irregular menstrual problems. IHS Diabetes Program, 1995. Available in sets of 25.

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Diabetes and Family Planning Click to close info display

Diabetes and Family Planning

8 ½ X 11 inch tear-off sheet of 50 sheets/tablet emphasis the importance of good blood glucose control prior to becoming pregnant. Includes birth control options. IHS Diabetes Program, 1995.

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An Easy Guide to Breastfeeding for American Indian and Alaska Native Families Click to close info display

An Easy Guide to Breastfeeding for American Indian and Alaska Native Families

27-page guide is a supportive tool for all women who choose to breastfeed. Breastfeeding helps babies avoid many health problems such as ear infections, diarrhea, cold, and flu. It may also reduce the risk of obesity and diabetes.


Psychosocial
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Diabetes and Your Feelings Click to close info display

Diabetes and Your Feelings

Newly Revised. 19 page booklet reviews emotional responses to having diabetes and the importance of acknowledging these feelings. Briefly reviews ways to feel good while having diabetes. IHS, Oct. 2000. Available in sets of 25.


Sexual Health
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The Intimate Side of Diabetes Click to close info display

The Intimate Side of Diabetes

Newly Revised. 15-page booklet in question and answer format addresses concerns related to sexuality and pregnancy for individuals who have diabetes. Includes a section pertaining to men and a section pertaining to women. IHS, Feb. 2001. Available in sets of 25.


Teeth
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Taking Care of Your Teeth: Gum Disease Click to close info display

Taking Care of Your Teeth: Gum Disease

Newly Revised. 11-page booklet describes gum disease, plaque build-up, signs of gum disease and ways to prevent gum disease. IHS, Feb. 2001. Available in sets of 25.


Health Promotion
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Blood Pressure: Keep the Harmony Click to close info display

Blood Pressure: Keep the Harmony

American Indian and Alaska Native Women: Keepers of Wisdom To Strengthen The Heart

One-page tear-off sheet of 50/tablet describes high blood pressure and includes tips for keeping a healhty blood pressure level. NIH/IHS, 1996.

Being Active: Give Your Heart a Workout! Click to close info display

Being Active: Give Your Heart a Workout!

American Indian and Alaska Native People: Keepers of Wisdom to Strengthen The Heart

One-page tear off sheet of 50/tablet encourages physical activity to prevent heart disease. Provides brief instructions for starting a walking program and reasons why being active is good. NIH/IHS, 1996.

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Healthy Eating: Treat Your Heart Click to close info display

Healthy Eating: Treat Your Heart

American Indian and Alaska Native Women: Keepers of Wisdom to Strengthen The Heart

One-page tear off sheet of 50/tablet describes traditional foods. Encourages making healthy food selections and habits. NIH/IHS, 1996.

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Tobacco Misuse: Help Your Heart Click to close info display

Tobacco Misuse: Help Your Heart

American Indian and Alaska Native People: Keepers of Wisdom to Strengthen

One-page tear off sheet of 50/tablet acknowledges tobacco use has always been part of American Indian culture. Reviews harmful effects of tobacco use. NIH/IHS, 1996.

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