Diabetes is popping up in children like never before, but the prevalence of diabetes in Indian children is close to epidemic standards. To help combat this, a special education program has been developed by tribal leaders and educators.

The new curriculum, which seeks to educate children about diabetes and how they can maintain a healthy lifestyle, is expected to be incorporated into classroom lectures this fall. The program will be brought to schools “throughout New Mexico, Arizona and parts of Colorado and Utah.” The new program was tested last year by a select number of tribal schools.
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