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Report: 2007 Urban Indian Diabetes Report

August 1st, 2007 · No Comments

Report: 2007 Urban Indian Diabetes Report on 2000 - 2005 Diabetes Audit Data
This report summarizes urban Indian diabetes audit data that was reported to the Special Diabetes for Indians Program through the Indian Health Service Diabetes audit for the years 2000 - 2005. The report includes background inforamtion on the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, […]

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Millions of American Indians and Alaska Natives are at an Increased Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

April 10th, 2007 · No Comments

In 2003, nearly 100,000 American Indians and Alaska Natives age 20 years or older who received care from the Indian Health Service (IHS) had been diagnosed with diabetes. If left untreated, diabetes can lead to serious complications including heart disease, blindness, and kidney failure. But, the onset of diabetes can be prevented or delayed through […]

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Diabetes Data Collection

January 1st, 2007 · No Comments

In collaboration with the Indian Health Service, the Urban Indian Health Institute is participating in the analysis and reporting of diabetes data for urban programs, collected through the Indian Health Service Diabetes Audit for the years 2000-2005. Results of the analysis will be provided to the Indian Health Service and the Urban Indian Health […]

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