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The Special Diabetes Program goal is to promotion of healthy
lifestyles for tribal
members and the community, through activities involving
education in the risks, effects and complications of
diabetes; in self-care management, proper nutrition and
physical fitness.
SPECIFIC SERVICES PROVIDED:
(Enrolled members of the Wichita & Affiliated Tribes and
federally recognized non-indigenous Diabetics living within
our 10 county service area.)
Diabetes Education
Nutrition Education
Fitness Education
Glucometers and Supplies
Denture Assistance
Eyeglass Assistance
Medication Assistance
Nutrition Counseling
Therapeutic Footwear
Wichita & Affiliated Tribes Special Diabetes Program holds
an annual “Spirit Walk” to promote awareness of the risks of
Diabetes. This community walk is held on the Saturday
morning of our annual pow-wow. Registration is at 7:45 a.m.
with the walk starting at 9:00 a.m. All tribal members here
for the annual dance are encouraged to attend.
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