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 two New! resources below.
What's it all about?
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
- Begin with Breakfast, Moscow, 5/1
Part of the 2012 Diabetes Wellness Classes sponsored by Gritman Medical Center in Moscow. Presented by Laurie Ditton, RD, LD, and Donna Winther, RN, CDE. Location: First Floor Conference Room; time: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Read more... - Diabetes ABC's: "What do all these numbers mean anyway?" Lewiston, 5/9
Sponsored by The Diabetes Center at St Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. Make plans to attend this free workshop on May 9th at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room 1. Presented by Timothy Dykstra, DO. Read the 2012 Class Schedule or for more information call (208) 799-5227. Read more on the web... - Diabetes Support Groups, Kamiah and Grangeville
Sponsored by St. Mary's Hospital, Cottonwood. Contact the Hospital for May dates and class info at 208-962-3251. - Pre-Diabetes Education Class, Boise, 6/5
An interactive program sponsored by Saint Alphonsus geared toward helping you learn what pre-diabetes is and how you can reduce your risk factors. McCleary Auditorium; 5:30 to 7:30. Registration required. Read more... - Crazy Pancreas, 5K, Inkom, 7/7
Come join in the 2nd Annual Crazy Pancreas 5K...1 Mile Walk, 1/2 Mile Kids Race, and Crazy 10K. This is a volunteer run event with all proceeds going to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.
- 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. 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
Tools to Use: Prevention!
Just One Step (NDEP) New!
More Than 50 Ways to Prevent Diabetes (NDEP)
It's Not Too Late to Prevent Diabetes (NDEP)
Your Game Plan to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes (NDEP)
Your Game Plan to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes, Fat & Calorie Counter (NDEP)
My Game Plan to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes, Food & Activity Tracker (NDEP)
Two Reasons I Find Time to Prevent Diabetes: My Future & Theirs (NDEP)
Tips for Kids: How to Lower Your risk for Type 2 Diabetes (NDEP)
Tips for Teens: Lower Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes (NDEP)
Idaho Resources
Idaho Diabetes Prevention & Control Program (DHW)
Diabetes Resource Guide diabetic health care services in Idaho (DHW)
Diabetes Alliance of Idaho (DHW)
HODIA Idaho Diabetes Youth Programs
Humphreys Diabetes Center Boise, Meridian, Nampa,
National Resources
Diabetes Public Health Resource (CDC)
National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)
American Dietetic Association, Eat Right(ADA)
Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)
HeartHub: Diabetes (AHA)
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
Tools to Use: Managing Your Diabetes
Diabetes Travel Tips (NDEP) New!
Managing Diabetes During the Holidays (CDC)
If You Have Diabetes, Know Your Blood Sugar Numbers! (NDEP)
Diabetes Numbers At-A-Glance 2011 (NDEP)
4 Steps to Control Your Diabetes. For Life (NDEP)
Tasty Recipes for People with Diabetes (NDEP)
Supporting a Loved One With Diabetes (NDEP)
Take Care of Your Heart. Manage Your Diabetes (NDEP)
Take Care of Your Feet for a Lifetime (NDEP)
Vision Health Initiative (CDC)
Diabetic Eye Disease (DHW)
Diabetes Dictionary (NDIC)
Posters
Control Your Diabetes. It's More Than Food. It's Life.
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