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Understanding Diabetes: Resources and Support for Managing the Condition

Explore valuable resources and statistics on diabetes in America, specifically among American Indians and Alaska Natives. Access authoritative information from MedlinePlus and the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse for education, prevention, and management tips. Discover helpful insights from the American Diabetes Association and the Diabetes Center at Mayo Clinic. Locate tribal and Arizona-specific health services and access self-management tools for diabetes. For more information, contact Jennifer Swift Martin at Arizona Health Sciences Library.

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Understanding Diabetes: Resources and Support for Managing the Condition

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  1. Diabetes Resources Jennifer Swift Martin Arizona Health Sciences Library

  2. Diabetes in America • 23.6 million people have diabetes • 7.8% of the total population • 17.9 million diagnosed • 5.7 million undiagnosed http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/statistics/index.htm

  3. Diabetes in American Indians & Alaska Natives • Population: 3.3 million people • 561 recognized tribes • 16.3% diagnosed diabetes • 1,758 youth under 19 have diabetes • 95% Type II diabetes • 2.2 times more likely to have diabetes http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Diabetes/FactSheets/AIANs08.pdf

  4. MedlinePlus • http://medlineplus.gov/ • Free authoritative information from the National Library of Medicine & the National Institutes of Health • Health Topics • Health Topics beginning with “D” • Endocrine System • Metabolic Problems • Population Groups • Native American Health

  5. National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) • http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/ • From the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDDK) and the National Institutes of Health • A-Z List of Topics • American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Diabetes • Overview • Disease, prevention, newly diagnosed, children and pregnancy • Resources • Statistics • American Indians and Alaska Natives • The Pima Indians

  6. American Diabetes Association • http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp • Organization that funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes, and delivers credible information • Overview of the disease • Nutrition information • Lifestyle & Prevention • Community events & support groups

  7. Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention • http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Diabetes/index.asp • Service of the Indian Health Service • Mostly information for clinicians • For consumers • Links • For People with Diabetes • Children with Type II Diabetes • Fact Sheet • Information At-a-Glance • Programs by State

  8. Health Topics: DiabetesArizona Health Sciences Library • http://www.ahsl.arizona.edu/topics/diabetes/ • Focus Areas • Patient Education Resources • American Indians and Alaska Natives • Professional Societies • PubMed Alerts • Most recent published information • Statistics • Related News

  9. Diabetes CenterMayo Clinic • http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes/DA99999 • Diabetes and Risk Factors • Treatments • Diet • Frequently asked question • Medication Information • Living & Coping with Diabetes

  10. Consumer HealthArizona Health Sciences Library • http://www.ahsl.arizona.edu/consumer/ • Locate Tribal Health Services • Services by location, providers, diseases and health issues • Locate Arizona Health Services • Services by location, provider, diseases and health issues • Arizona Health Information • Search by health topic or location • MedlinePlus

  11. Arizona Diabetes ProgramArizona Department of Health Services • http://www.azdiabetes.gov/index.htm • Warning Signs • Resources • Directories of local resources • Self Management • Campaign Materials • Diabetes Related Links

  12. Questions? Please feel free to contact me at: Jennifer Swift Martin Arizona Health Sciences Library jennifer@ahsl.arizona.edu 520-626-6344

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