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Demonstration Projects In response to Congressional direction, the IHS launched the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) Demonstration Projects in 2004. The goal of these projects is to use the latest scientific findings and demonstrate new approaches to address diabetes prevention and cardiovascular risk reduction in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The IHS awarded grants to 66 IHS, Tribal, and Urban Indian health programs. The selected grant programs participate in one of two Demonstration Projects: Diabetes Prevention Demonstration Project: 36 grant programs The Diabetes Prevention Demonstration Project targets American Indians and Alaska Natives at high risk for developing diabetes. This project focuses on preventing diabetes through lifestyle changes, such as exercise and weight loss.
Healthy Heart Demonstration Project: 30 grant programs The Healthy Heart Demonstration Project targets American Indians and Alaska Natives who have been diagnosed with diabetes. This project uses an intensive clinical, team-based case management approach to treat risk factors for cardiovascular disease, which is the number one killer of American Indian and Alaska Native adults.
During the final year of the Demonstration Projects, the IHS Division of Diabetes (DDTP) will disseminate project results and lessons learned throughout the Indian health system. The results will help the Indian health system launch successful diabetes prevention and cardiovascular disease risk reduction programs in many more American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Demonstration Project Resources Application for Demonstration Project Funding – Find eligibility criteria and application information, including instructions, forms, grant policies, reporting requirements, sample materials, and contact information. Demonstration Project Coordinating Center
Fact Sheets on the Special Diabetes Programs for Indians Demonstration Projects |
