The Special Diabetes Program for Indians Demonstration Projects (formerly known as the “Competitive Grant Program”) Coordinating Center is the hub of a 5-year program grant funded by the Indian Health Service Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention. The grant funds two demonstration projects conducted at 66 sites across the United States.
- The Diabetes Prevention arm (DP Program) targets individuals at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes and focuses on lifestyle changes through education and community activities.
- The Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction arm (Healthy Heart Project) targets individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and utilizes a case management approach.
Both projects are being evaluated to demonstrate efficacy in American Indian and Alaska Native populations. The Coordinating Center, housed at the AIANP and the University of Arizona, functions as a resource for the project sites, providing expertise and guidance through a collaborative process.
