Stopping GDM Toolkit

The links below will take you to resources that will help you learn more about many of the topics covered in the Stopping GDM book and video including diabetes management, gestational diabetes, women's health, nutrition and exercise. To find resources in your local area including health clinics, activities, and classes, please select one of the locations in the list below:

Health Topics

Gestational Diabetes Resources

American Diabetes Association - Gestational diabetes general information

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WebMD - What is gestational diabetes?

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March of Dimes - Gestational diabetes general information

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Sweet Success - Patient handouts on gestational diabetes

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Khan Academy - Diabetes in Pregnancy Lesson

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General Diabetes Health Resources

The ABC’s and 123’s of Diabetes Care from Vanderbilt University

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Your Diabetes Info – Resources for managing type I and II diabetes

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Healthy Weight and Childhood Obesity Resources

CDC - Youth BMI information

Healthy Weight for Life- A Vision of Healthy Weight Across American Indians and Alaska Natives- Actions for Communities, Individuals, and Families

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Puberty Resources

Puberty information for kids - Girls Health: Puberty

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Kids Health - Puberty information for kids

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FamilyDoctor.org - Puberty information for Parents: What to Expect When Your Child Goes Through Puberty

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Reproductive Health Resources

There’s No Place Like Home . . . for Sex Education – Native American focused sexual education booklet

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Guide to Diabetes and Reproductive Health for Girls

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Sexual and Reproductive Health Resources for Adolescents and Young Adults

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Office of Adolescent Health – Publications on adolescent sexual health

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Sex education by teens, for teens

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Planned Parenthood – Sexual health resources for parents and teens

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I WANNA KNOW- Sexual Health for Teens and Young Adults

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Healthy Relationships – Quiz allows teens to vote whether different relationship scenarios are “cool or not cool”

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Sexual Health Video Curriculum from Australia

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Make your school safe place – Poster promoting safe spaces for LGBT youth

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Before Play – Sexual health information including birth control and STDs

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Scarleteen - Sex Education for the Real World

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In Case Your Curious – Text message system for asking confidential sexual health questions from Planned Parenthood

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Center for Young Women’s Health

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Young Men's Health

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Parents Are T.A.L.K.I.N.G – parent/teen communication resources

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Advocates for Youth – Various sex education resources including a parent resource page

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Stay On Schedule- What to do if you miss a pill

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THRIVE (SAHM) Phone App - teen health and wellness topics

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Nutrition

Native Nutrition Resources & Traditional Foods, Medicines, Herbs

Chef Loretta Barrett Oden Prepares Healthy Native Foods – cooking videos

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IHS - My Native Plate

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Healthy Traditions - Recipes of Our Ancestors

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Heart Healthy American Indian Recipes

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5210 Let’s Go Program Resources

5210 Healthy Habits Questionnaire - Ages 2-9

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5210 Healthy Habits Questionnaire - Ages 10-18

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I’ve Been Caught Being Healthy and I’ve Been Caught Being Active Printable Stickers

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5210 Everyday! Message to a Healthier You

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Other Nutrition Resources

Traffic Light Healthy Eating Plan

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Go, Slow, & Whoa Eat Smart Games

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Choose My Plate - Healthy Plate

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Physical Activity

Native Games & Activity Resources

Cherokee Stickball and its Role in Cherokee Ceremony

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Traditional Native Games

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Native Fitness

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“Powwow Sweat” promotes fitness through traditional dance

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General Activity Resources

2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

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Physical Activity Kit (PAK) Books 1-3

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Exercise and Physical Activity for All Ages - 2012 Research and ACSM/ADA Prediabetes & Diabetes Guidelines

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Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) – includes community and family oriented health modules

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Center for Health Living Projects - Links to a variety of health and fitness intervention programs

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Pedometer Resources

Pedometer Log

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Pedometer Games

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Violence and Support

StrongHearts Native Helpline - info@strongheartshelpline.org

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National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center

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Native Alliance Against Violence: National Sexual Violence Center

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CDC’s Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) program

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Native STAND - Students Together Against Negative Decision Making

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