Alabama
Community Diabetes Support Group
"I want to continue participating in the Diabetes Program so I can continue to control my diabetes, feel good and prevent the complications to my eyes, heart and kidneys."
- Mary Lou Stanton
Like many of our tribal members, I also have a family history of diabetes. I am 79 years old and I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1997. I am very pleased that we have such quality diabetes care here. The Diabetes Program allows myself and other community members access to important medical care for our diabetes. It provides us with medications and care by a physician and nurse practitioner as well as opportunities for educational programs which all help us to better care for our diabetes and prevent complications.
The diabetes education they offer has not only taught me how to manage my diabetes but I have also learned why it is so important to control my diabetes. This program has made it possible for me to participate in an exercise program which has had many benefits. In addition, the program provides fellowship and social support which is very important in dealing with diabetes.
Since participating in the program I have a better sense of well being, better mobility and I have lowered my blood sugars and my blood pressure. Being active in the program has helped me to manage my diabetes with pills instead of having to take insulin.
Diabetes Program Participants
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Diabetes Care Providers
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