Patient Stories on Diabetes

In Honor of Diabetes Awareness

Type 2 diabetes patients talk about their experiences, from diagnosis to managing healthy lifestyles. For more information on leading a healthier lifestyle in order to help manage diabetes, visit Diabetes.org, and learn about the National Indian Health Board's Special Diabetes Program for Indians at NIHB.org.

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Diabetes and Culture

Tina Cooper
Native Americans once felt that diabetes was something that was inherited and simply dealt with as best as possible.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: Diabetes Prevention Partners

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
Informing the public about the risks of diabetes takes the concerted effort of many individuals and organizations.

Diabetes is Not Our Destiny

In Honor of Diabetes Awareness
Join us on this mission for health, and make simple lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes from becoming a part of your destiny.