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Diabetes Resources

American Diabetes Association

Diabetes Fact Sheet

One page document providing easy to read facts regarding Diabetes in Alaska

State of Alaska-Department of Health & Social Services-Alaska Division of Public Health

Links below provide information on Diabetes, Continuing Education, Chronic Disease Prevention, & Health Promotion, & Vaccination Recommendations.

Diabetes-Prevention-Control
 Continuing Educaiton
Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
Epidemiology-Alaska Immunization Program

Indian Health Service-Division of Diabetes Treatment & Prevention

Although the growing diabetes epidemic threatens populations around the world, American Indians and Alaska Natives suffer disproportionately from the highest rates of diabetes in the United States. http://www.diabetes.ihs.gov/

What is Pre-diabetes? What Should I Do If I Have It?

Are you one of the estimated 54 million people in this country who have pre-diabetes? This web link defines Pre-diabetes, provides online classes, has a discussion board, and beginners guide for those looking for this information. Just click on the following link. Joslin Diabetes Center

Mayo Clinic

Interested in learing about Diabetes? This site explains what Diabetes is, provides information on treatment, prevention tips, living and coping, diet, and blogs. Just click on the following link. Mayo Clinic

National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Disease (NIDDK)

Small Steps. Big Rewards. Prevent Type 2 Diabetes (PDF)
Pre-Diabetes What You Need to Know
I Can Lower My Risk for Type 2 Diabetes-A guide for American Indians
Am I at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Center for Disease Control (CDC)

What Social Marketing is and How it Works!

E-Learning Tool
Social Marketing Plan Template
The Community Tool Box

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The Alaska Geriatric Education Center is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) Grant #D31HP08826.

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution.

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