Self Care Education - meal planning, nutrition education, and exersice are the primary treatment strategies for type 2 diabetes. By choosing foods wisely, exercising regularly, reducing your stress level, and making modest lifestyle changes you can positively influence your blood glucose and your overall health.

Nutrition Education - nutrition is important for good diabetes control. You can keep blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible by eating well-balanced meals in the correct amounts. The Indian Health Service Diabetes Program supports the American Diabetes Association position that all persons with diabetes receive regular nutrition counseling and are seen by a registered dietician every 6 months to a year. Some people may require more frequent evaluation and counseling.

Exercise - increasing physical activity and weight loss is one of the most important things a diabetic can do to keep blood glucose in good control. Leading risk factors for type 2 diabetics are overweight or obesity and an sedentary lifestyle. Exercise counseling should be individualized for each patient. Exercise education is provided annually by a certified diabetes educator at the Diabetes Wellness Center.

General - at the Diabetes Wellness Center certified diabetes educators provide diabetes education on various topics. They educate the diabetic patients about their medications, exercise, diet, disease process, lifestyle adaptations, complications, foot care, home management, and much more.