Translating the Diabetes Prevention Program Into American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

2012153 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Luohua Jiang · Texas A&M Health Science Center

Spero M. Manson · Native Health

Janette Beals · University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

William G. Henderson · University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Haixiao Huang · Colorado School of Public Health

Kelly J. Acton · United States Department of Health and Human Services

Yvette Roubideaux

Abstract

Our findings demonstrate the feasibility and potential of translating the lifestyle intervention in diverse AI/AN communities. They have important implications for future dissemination and institutionalization of the intervention throughout the Native American health system.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetes Management and Education Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Obesity and Health Practices

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Care

Volume 36, Issue 7, pp. 2027-2034

DOI: 10.2337/dc12-1250

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