​The video below provides an introduction to prediabetes and features South Dakota Lt. Governor Matt Michels.

Diabetes and American Indians

After being diagnosed with prediabetes, Dionne spoke with her doctor about her diagnosis and made lifestyle changes to delay the onset of Type 2 Diabetes. 

Prediabetes Journey - Dionne

​​This proven lifestyle change program can lower your risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

​​Learn more about the CDC's National Diabetes Prevention Program and how it can help you gain the confidence to eat healthy and lose weight. 

What is the National Diabetes Prevention Program?

Making a Change - Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

Prediabetes Videos

Introduction to Prediabetes

Get to know the National Diabetes Prevention Program

Diabetes affects American Indians at a disproportionate rate. Learn more about what the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe is doing to promote diabetes prevention.

Prediabetes Videos

​Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed by making lifestyle changes that include weight loss and more physical activity.