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Rosebud Sioux Tribe Diabetes Prevention Program |
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A new generation of wellness in action |
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Are you at Risk… |
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Contact us: |
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Rosebud Sioux Tribe Diabetes Prevention Program BIA 9 Solder Creek Road Phone: 605-747-4600 Fax: 605-747-4060 |
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Diabetes Statistics… Prevalence among Native Americans
There are 20.8 million children and adults in the United States, or 7% of the population, who have diabetes. While an estimated 14.6 million have been diagnosed, unfortunately, 6.2 million people (or nearly one-third) are unaware that they have the disease. There is an estimated 54 million people walking around in our nation with pre-diabetes. 99,500, or 12.8% of American Indians and Alaska Natives aged 20 years or older who received care from IHS had diagnosed diabetes. 118,000 (15.1%) American Indians and Alaska Natives aged 20 years or older have diabetes ( both diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes). Taking into account population age differences, American Indians and Alaska Natives are 2.2 times as likely to develop or have diabetes as whites. 9.7 million, or 8.8% of all women aged 20 years or older have diabetes although nearly one third of them do not know it. The prevalence of diabetes is at least 2 to 4 times higher among American Indian and Alaska Native women than among non - Hispanic white women.
Diabetes Screening, ask yourself these questions…
Take this test, complete each questions by indicating the degree of incidence. (High, Medium, and Low). Your total number of point will indicate your risk factor. · High incidence: 10 points · Medium incidence: 5 points · Low incidence: 0 points
0 - 15 Points: You are at low risk 20 - 30 Points: You provably have pre-diabetes and should get tested. 35 or more Points: Very high, please seek medical evaluation.
1. I go to the Bathroom (urinate) often (every 2 hrs). 2. I am always thirsty and/or hungry. 3. I am suddenly losing a lot of weight. 4. I am always tired or fatigued. 5. I am irritable and have mood changes. 6. I am nauseous and/or vomit often. 7. I have blurred vision. 8. I have a tingling or numbness in my legs, feet or fingers. 9. I have frequent recurring skin, gum and/or urinary track infections. 10. I have frequent itching of my skin and/or genitals. 11. I have slow healing of cuts and bruises. 12. My family history shows diabetes. 13. My age is: Over or under 40. 14. I am: Obese (10 points) Overweight (5 points) Not overweight (0 points)
15. For women, if you have a history of gestational diabetes or have deliver a baby over 9 pounds. 16. If you are Asian, Black, Hispanic or Native American. Ad 10 points, you are at a higher level of risk. 17. Indications of Acanthosis Nigricans(AN), a skin condition characterized by darkened, velvety and/or thickened skin patches. 18. Necrobiosis liLipoidica Diabeticorum (NLD), slightly raised shiny re-brown patches on my lower legs, mostly in women.
Calculate your total score, be honest!!! If you find yourself having questions, please call us at 605-747-4600. Diabetes prevention is Proven, Possible and Powerful… Know your Risk, educate yourself and your children, It may save their lives. |
