Monday, October 2, 2023
10/2/2023
In the past year, 1,104 AI/AN individuals received healthcare services from our local Indian Health clinic, of which 64 persons were diagnosed with diabetes, and 91 were identified as having pre-diabetes. In 2022, only 2% of clients had a Body Mass Index (BMI)of 25% or lower. 56% had been diagnosed with Cardiovascular disease (CVD)and 38% were diagnosed with retinopathy. All of these conditions are associated with diabetes and serve as clear indicators for continued funding for the prevention and treatment of this condition. Additional diabetes-associated health issues are: uncontrolled hyperglycemia; abnormal A1C levels; non-compliance with prescribe diet and medication; inconsistency with keeping medical and laboratory appointments; failure to consistently maintain a food and blood glucose diary; unsatisfactory body weight management; resistance to research-based education on diabetes and health risks; and cultural beliefs and practices, relative to food intake. The award of the 2023 SDPI grant will allow for the continuation of the essential services such as: Gym membership programs, for AI/AN members who are affected by both diabetes and prediabetes; to provide nutritional instructional classes live, and/or via zoom on prevention and management of diabetes; and by providing access of various types of incentives to attract members to participate in our services. The SDPI grant is truly needed to assist our AI/AN community members with the above-mentioned health risks factors and educational needs, within the Pit River Health Service area.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
