Injecting Insulin is Part of My Diabetes Self-Management
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Duration: 4:50
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Here are some things we know about diabetes:
- There are three main types of diabetes:
- Type 1 - Only 5-10% of people with diabetes have this kind
- Type 2 - The most common type
- Gestational diabetes – Only pregnant women can get this kind of diabetes
- Almost everyone in the United States knows someone who has diabetes
- AI/AN have the highest rate of type 2 diabetes in the United States
- It is becoming more common in our youth
- Healthy eating and physical activity can help you not get diabetes
- If you have diabetes, healthy eating and physical activity can help your diabetes
Some types of diabetes can be prevented, and all types can be managed.
Visit the IHS Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention Showcasing Success Stories for encouraging stories across Indian Country.