Wind River Reservation: Reducing Diabetes Disparities in American Indian Communities

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Wind River Reservation

Reducing Diabetes Disparities in American Indian Communities

WIND RIVER MERCK ALLIANCE

Empowering Our Community To Live A Healthy Lifestyle

Diabetes Camp at Local School

50 & Over Conference Playground Diabetes Conference Self Management Classes Lifestyle Balance

Community Focus

Classroom:K-3rd Grade: Eagle Book Series (4 Books/Videos)

CDC4th-6th Grade: Hands On Diabetes Education7th-Charter H.S.: Diabetes Jeopardy

• Knowledge• Traditional Ways vs. Modern• Terminology• Signs & Symptoms• Prevention

Activities:Traditional DancesOutdoor Games to Play

• Prevention• Low Cost• Life Development• Being Active = Fun

Diabetes Camp

50 & Over ConferenceHealthier Living

Enjoying a Longer Life Less Stress in Daily Living Building a Healthier Community Prevention of Diseases Safety & Security Save $$$ / Budgeting Voice for the Community Cliental Intervention

Screenings Follow-ups Set up Future Home Visits

Playground

Montana/Wyoming Tribal Leaders Council Both Tribal Health Departments

for a more active community

Diabetes Awareness Conference Education Updates Building Spirituality Different Ideas Team Building / Community Using Local Entities

Self Management Classes

What is Diabetes? Nutrition Staying Active Medication (I.H.S.) Stress Management Monitoring Blood Sugar Complications

Lifestyle BalanceClassroom Setting Preventative

How to Count Fat & Calories Healthy Eating Being Active Food Cues Problem Solving Lifestyle Slips Social Cues Staying Motivated

Lifestyle Balance

Activity Setting Cardio Endurance Stamina Strength Speed Power Flexibility Accuracy Agility Balance Coordination