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Quick Facts The Diabetes Prevention Demonstration Project: Focuses on preventing diabetes in American Indians and Alaska Natives at-risk for developing diabetes. Is based on the National Institutes of Health Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). Implements the DPP Lifestyle Balance Curriculum (Core program). Includes the following goals for its participants: Weight loss Making healthier food choices Increasing physical activity Includes a variety of culturally appropriate activities. Provides post-program (After-Core program) follow-up and support.

VIDEO MENU * denotes current video Demonstration Project Grants   Introduction Diabetes Prevention Demonstration Project Grants   * Overview Indian Health Board of Minneapolis, Minneapolis MN Kenaitze Indian Tribe, Kenai AK Norton Sound Health Corporation, Nome AK Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation, Tuba City AZ Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Santa Rosa CA Healthy Heart Demonstration Project Grants   Overview Albuquerque Service Unit, Albuquerque NM Northwest Washington Indian Health Board, Bellingham WA Yakama Indian Health Service, Toppenish WA Wagner Health Care Center, Wagner SD Diabetes Prevention Demonstration Project Grants–Overview The Diabetes Prevention Demonstration Project is being implemented at 36 IHS, Tribal and Urban Indian programs nationwide. These programs focus on preventing diabetes in American Indians and Alaska Natives who are at risk for developing the disease. The Diabetes Prevention Demonstration Project adapted and is currently implementing the curriculum from the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). The DPP was a clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health. This landmark study demonstrated that individuals at-risk for diabetes could prevent type 2 diabetes through lifestyle changes and, to a lesser extent, with medication. Specifically, this research study demonstrated that it is possible to prevent diabetes through weight loss, physical activity, and healthy eating habits. Mirroring the DPP results, the goals for the participants in the Diabetes Prevention Demonstration Project include losing at least 7% of body weight, making healthier food choices, and engaging in at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week. To support the participants in meeting these goals, the Diabetes Prevention Demonstration Projects have implemented the following activities: Community and clinic-based diabetes screening. Recruitment of approximately 50 individuals with prediabetes per year into the program. Core group classes that provide the DPP Lifestyle Balance Program, a 16-session education curriculum on healthy eating, lifestyle behaviors, and skill-building to prevent diabetes. Monthly individual lifestyle coaching sessions, weekly exercise programs, and additional culturally-appropriate activities such as cooking demonstrations and grocery store tours. Follow-up After-Core program that continues to reinforce the curriculum and assist participants with reaching and maintaining their goals.