Wind River Reservation

Reducing Diabetes Disparities in American Indian Communities

www.alliancefordiabetes.org
WIND RIVER MERCK ALLIANCE

Empowering Our Community

To Live A Healthy Lifestyle
Community Focus
 Diabetes Camp at Local School
 50 & Over Conference
 Playground
 Diabetes Conference
 Self Management Classes
 Lifestyle Balance
Diabetes Camp
Classroom:
K-3rd Grade: Eagle Book Series (4 Books/Videos)
CDC
4th-6th Grade: Hands On Diabetes Education
7th-Charter H.S.: Diabetes Jeopardy
• Knowledge
• Traditional Ways vs. Modern
• Terminology
• Signs & Symptoms
• Prevention

Activities:
Traditional Dances
Outdoor Games to Play
• Prevention
• Low Cost
• Life Development
• Being Active = Fun
50 & Over Conference
Healthier 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 Balance
Classroom 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