Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe

Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe, Special Diabetes Program for Indians. - Problem: in Our Communities We Have an Increase of Obesity, Elevated Blood Pressure and Elevated A1-C Glucose Levels. This Increase Is Due in Part to the COVID-19 Restrictions Which Included Being Home Bound, Lack of Exercise, Limited Medical Visits and Food Insecurities. Target Population: Current Diabetic Population as Recorded in Our Electronic Health Record (ehr),are Pre Diabetic and Those Who Have a Family History of Diabetes. Goals: Reduction of Obese Patients Body Mass Index (bmi),lower Blood Pressures and A1-C at Target of <8 Measurements: the Program Is Focusing on the Three (3) Main Areas We Consider Most Serious Being Obesity,high Blood Pressure and Elevated A1-C. the Measurements Will Be Monitored by Electronic Health Records (ehr), Nutritional Consulting and Attending Physical Fitness Activities. Plan of Action: We Intend to Address These Issues by the Following Means 1- Providing Weekly Nutritional Classes With Our Registered Dietitian, Along With Cooking Classes, and Healthy Food Choices. We Also Will Be Having Our Hoop House/tunnel House in Full Production Which Will Give Fresh Produce to Our Tribal Members. This in Turn Will Help Eliminate Some Food Insecurities for Our Diabetic Population. 2-INCREASE Hours of Operation of Our Wellness Center With Three (3) Certified Personal Trainers. Increasing Incentives for Working Out and Other Wellness Activities. These Include a Health Fair and THREE(3) Fun Runs Through Out the Year. 3-PROVIDE Glucose Monitoring Equipment, Blood Pressure Cuffs, Athletic Shoes for Walking, Dental Appliances for Better Nutrition and Eye Glasses.