Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc. Coupons and Deals

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The Issue: Prevalence of Diabetes Among American Indians At 16.1%, American Indians and Alaska Natives have a higher age-adjusted prevalence of diabetes than any other US ethnic group, according to American Diabetes Association data. In addition, an estimated 30% of American Indians and Alaska Natives have prediabetes, which indicates higher-than-normal blood-glucose levels but can go undiagnosed due its asymptomatic nature. In the Milwaukee area, there are more than 12,000 American Indians representing 11 tribal nations from Wisconsin and beyond, many of whom may be living with diabetes without knowing it. The Campaign: Providing Screenings for Type 2 Diabetes If this ...