Diabetes & Wellness Education
The purpose of the Diabetes and Wellness Education Department is to inform Native Americans on healthy lifestyle changes through education and awareness. Our primary goals are to prevent or slow the progression of diabetes and prevent complications from diabetes and to improve the lives of those affected by diabetes.
Over time, uncontrolled diabetes can lead to problems throughout the body. To prevent these problems, people with diabetes should have the following regular exams, tests and immunizations
• A1c
• Blood pressure check
• Cholesterol levels
• Dilated Eye Exam
• Dental Exam
• Urine protein exam to assess kidney health
• Foot exam
• Flu vaccine
• Pneumonia vaccine
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Diabetes & Wellness
Education Department