Healthy Heart Project Diabetes is a disease in which there is too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. This disease can cause damage to the blood vessels, heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves. Diabetes is a serious problem for the American Indian population with incidence rates two to three times greater than the United States population in general. American Indian people also experience higher rates of diabetes complications with cardiovascular disease being the number one cause of death. Through the Healthy Heart Project we hope to have a significant impact on these statistics.
The Leech Lake Healthy Heart Project is a five-year cardiovascular risk reduction demonstration project with three stages including planning, implementation and evaluation. The program targets individuals diagnosed with type II diabetes and utilizes a case management approach to reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease are having diabetes with elevated glucose, blood pressure, or cholesterol levels. Other risk factors include smoking, excess body weight, unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity. Cardiovascular disease includes heart attacks, strokes and diseases of the blood vessels.
Case management, education, and positive lifestyle changes can reduce risk factors for heart disease. To be enrolled in the Leech Lake Healthy Heart Project, participants must be diagnosed with type II diabetes and 18 years or older.
Leech Lake Healthy Heart Project office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Case management appointments can be arranged after hours to accommodate those who are working during office hours. The telephone number is 218-335-4500 or toll free 1-800-282-3389.
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Phone: (218) 335-4500
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Leech Lake Health Division
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118 Second Street NW
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Cass Lake, MN 56633
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