A Diabetes Self-Management Program Designed for Urban American Indians

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• Journal Article:
  Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD)
• Personal Author:
  Castro, Sarah ; O'Toole, Mary ; Brownson, Carol ; Plessel, Kimberly ; Schauben, Laura
• Description:
  Background
  
  Although the American Indian population has a disproportionately high rate of type 2 diabetes, little has been written about culturally sensitive self-management programs in this population.
  
  Context
  
  Community and clinic partners worked together to identify barriers to diabetes self-management and to provide activities and services as part of a holistic approach to diabetes self-management, called the Full Circle Diabetes Program.
  
  Methods
  
  The program activities and services addressed 4 components of holistic health: body, spirit, mind, and emotion. Seven types of activities or services were available to help participants improve diabetes self-management; these included exercise classes, educational classes, and talking circles.
  
  Consequences
  
  Ninety-eight percent of program enrollees participated in at least 1 activity, and two-thirds participated in 2 or more activities. Program participation resulted in a significant improvement in knowledge of resources for managing diabetes.
  
  Interpretation
  
  The Full Circle Diabetes Program developed and implemented culturally relevant resources and supports for diabetes self-management in an American Indian population. Lessons learned included that a holistic approach to diabetes self-management, community participation, and stakeholder partnerships are needed for a successful program.
  
  
• Subjects:
  Adult Culture Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Disease Management Female Humans Indians, North American Male Middle Aged Patient Education As Topic Self Care

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• Source:
  Prev Chronic Dis. 6(4).
• ISSN:
  1545-1151
• Document Type:
  Journal Article
• Genre:
  Community Case Study
• Volume:
  6
• Issue:
  4
• Collection(s):
  Preventing Chronic Disease
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