Diabetes - Idaho State Employee Wellness

Stop Diabetes!

Two most common forms of diabetes are Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes. Most information on this page is related to Type 2 Diabetes

Check out the New! resources below.

What's it all about?

It's Diabetes Awareness Month. Do you know all the facts?

What is Diabetes?
Diabetes basics

Read the Success Stories

Are You at Risk?
Take the quiz

Metabolic Syndrome
Why you should care

High Blood Pressure and Diabetes How they connect

Diabetes in Idaho Idaho Statistics, 2009 (pps)

National Diabetes Fact Sheet, 2011 (CDC)

Upcoming Classes/Events

Recognizing the Myths and Facts about Diabetes, Lewiston, 5/21
Make plans now to attend this free education forum sponsored by Public Health Idaho North Central District and the Snake River Community Clinic. Speaker is Susan Rauch from St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Read more...
Head to Toe Clinic, Twin Falls, 5/15
If you, or someone you know, has been diagnosed with diabetes and needs help obtaining services, check out the FREE Head to Toe Clinic in Twin. Free nutrition education, hemoglobin a1c test, blood pressure screen, eye screening, and foot exam. Sponsored by South Central Public Health District. Registration required. Read more...
Diabetes Support Group Meeting, Kamiah (5/21) & Grangeville (5/22)
This month's topic is Weight Loss Strategies. The Kamiah group meets from 1:00 to 3:00; the Grangeville group meets at Oscars from Noon to 3:00. These are the last Support Group Meetings until August. Contact Becky Ewing at 208-962-3251 with questions.
Diabetes Self-Management Training Program, Hailey
Ongoing classes are offered to the community. Contact the St. Luke's Hailey Clinic at 208-727-8733 for class information.
Hodia Kids & Teens Camps, 2013
For information about various camps, visit the website.
Weight Management for Adults with Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes, Twin Falls
This 10-week course is designed for people with diabetes or those at risk for diabetes. Group meets Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Read more...
Supportive Yoga for Pre-Diabetes & Diabetes, Boise
FREE Therapeutic Yoga classes focusing on creating body balance by increasing circulation in eyes and limbs, and creating strength, and flexibility. Read more...
You Can Take Control, Boise
Check out the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program, You Can Take Control. New classes begin May 8th at the Health Living Branch and May 9th at the West YMCA. Register early and receive a 15% discount. For specifics on participation and/or to register read the brochure... Call Kimberly at 208-344-5502, ext. 236.
Humphreys Diabetes Center Classes, Boise, Meridian, Nampa