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The Indian Health Diabetes Best Practices identifies certain activities that have been shown to be effective. Implementing these activities can help clinical and community-based diabetes programs improve.
What are Indian Health Diabetes Best Practices? ![up arrow](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120921151633im_/http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Diabetes/images/arrow_up2.gif)
- Evidence-based approaches that address diabetes prevention, treatment and education practices in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
- Developed by Indian Health systems professionals.
- Based on findings from the latest scientific research and successful experiences of diabetes programs.
- Provide relevant, evidence-based information.
- Include topics that may address your program’s health issues and help your program improve.
What are the benefits of using a Best Practice? ![up arrow](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120921151633im_/http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Diabetes/images/arrow_up2.gif)
- Improve the health status of people in your community
- Demonstrate program accountability
- Manage its resources efficiently
- Improve operations and outcomes
- Assess what the program is doing
- Assess the strengths and weaknesses
What are some commonly asked questions about the Best Practices? ![up arrow](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120921151633im_/http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Diabetes/images/arrow_up2.gif)
The answers to commonly asked questions are found in Getting Started with the Indian Health Diabetes Best Practices.
For a quick overview of the Best Practices, take a look at the table in Best Practices: Brief Descriptions and Key Measures.
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