The Meskwaki Diabetes Program and Wellness Center mission is to eliminate diabetes as a major health concern among the Meskwaki community by preventing diabetes and diminishing complication of diabetes through physical activity opportunities, nutrition education opportunities, high quality diabetes care and education through a team concept which includes coordination of clinical, community and educational services, partnerships within the community organizations and community members.
Bi-weekly educational articles in the Meskwaki Times relating to diabetes prevention and program events and activities
Educational materials about diabetes prevention and care Nutrition and diabetes related education events/classes Bi-weekly diabetes clinic available to all patients with diabetes Diabetes testing and basic care supplies Community screenings for overall health, pre-diabetes, diabetes and AN Coordination and participation in health fairs and walk/runsDiabetes Prevention Intensive Lifestyle Curriculum Classes for all willing eligible community members The Wellness Center provides:
Fitness Assessments and Exercise Prescription Coordination and participation in walk/runs and other community events to promote physical activity Personal training Fitness classes Youth sport/fitness classes (school based and outside of the school) School based programs promoting physical activity and good nutrition Youth nutrition classes Lifestyle and behavior change counseling Exercise counseling at the bi-weekly diabetes clinic A facility with equipment for various forms of exercise Recreational sports leagues and opportunities And other opportunities/groups for physical activity/fitnessPre-Diabetes (formerly IGT or IFT)
Pre-diabetes is a condition that precedes type 2 diabetes. It’s also called impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) or impaired fasting glucose (IFT), depending on how it is diagnosed. People with pre-diabetes have higher than normal blood glucose levels, but they aren’t elevated enough to be diagnosed with diabetes. Research studies have found that lifestyle changes can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes among high-risk adults. Lifestyle interventions included diet and moderate-intensity physical activity (such as walking for 2 ½ hours each week). In the Diabetes Prevention Program, a large prevention study of people at high risk for diabetes, the development of diabetes was reduced 58% over 3 years. With early intervention and lifestyle adjustments, pre-diabetes can be slowed, stopped, and even reversed.
Blood sugar screening and Pre-Diabetes
If you participated in our screening during the walk/run and you had a blood sugar level over 100 mg/dl you may be eligible to participate in our Diabetes Prevention Program. Call the health clinic or wellness center if you have more questions. If you did not participate in the screening but are interested stop into the health clinic for a blood sugar test to find out if you may be eligible.
Who should be tested for pre-diabetes?
American Indian adults older than 18 with any of the following risk factors:
Body Mass Index > 25
Habitual inactivity
Age > 35 years
Previous diagnosis of pre-diabetes (IGT or IFT)
Hypertension
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) < 40 mg/dl in men or < 50 mg/dl in women
Triglycerides (TG) > 150 mg/dl
Women with a history of gestational diabetes
Women with Polycystic ovarian syndrome
A family history of type 2 diabetes
Phone: 641-484-2896
Fax: 641-484-3798
Hours: Monday 6:00 am to 7:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Wednesday 6:00 am to 7:00 pm
Friday 6:00 am to 5:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pmPhone: 641-484-2794
Fax: 641-484-3798
