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Small Steps, Big Rewards: Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Resources for Native Hawaiians
	If you are Native Hawaiian, you may be at risk for diabetes! This flyer encourages Hawaiians to take small steps that will help to keep them free from diabetes.  It shares ideas on how to be more physically active, make healthier food choices, and maintain a healthy weight.
	Every Hawaiian Should Know: You Can Stay Diabetes-Free! This booklet shares more information about how Hawaiians can stay diabetes-free.  It uses photos and short descriptions to illustrate the small steps that people can take to prevent diabetes and the big rewards that come with taking care of your health.
	Walk 10,000 Steps Every Day! This flyer encourages Hawaiians to do more walking as a form of physical activity and as a way to prevent diabetes and other illnesses.
Resources for Pacific Islanders
	If you are Pacific Islander, you may be at risk for diabetes! This flyer encourages Pacific Islanders to take small steps that will help to keep them free from diabetes.  It shares ideas on how to be more physically active, make healthier food choices, and maintain a healthy weight.
	Walk 10,000 Steps Every Day! This flyer encourages Hawaiians to do more walking as a form of physical activity and as a way to prevent diabetes and other illnesses.
	You Can Prevent Diabetes: Advice for Pacific Islander Young Adults This flyer shares information about diabetes risk factors, and gives young Pacific Islanders advice on ways to make healthier choices and prevent diabetes.
Chuukese Resources
	Esamwo Ser Nupwan Ach Sipwe Eppeti Semwenin Suke (There is a Chance that You Can Prevent Diabetes!) This brochure shares advice on how to prevent type 2 diabetes.  It suggests culturally-appropriate ways that people in Chuuk can get more physical activity and eat more healthy foods. English translation is included .
	Ipweri 10,000 Ipw Non Eew Raan! (Walk 10,000 Steps Every Day!) This flyer encourages Chuukese people to do more walking as a form of physical activity and as a way to prevent diabetes and other illnesses.  An English version is also available.
Yapese Resources
	Pasig Mith-Mith Gechgech (Physical Activity Will Keep  You Healthy) This flyer encourages people to get 30 minutes of  physical activity every day and shares culturally appropriate examples of physical activities from Yap State. English and Yapese outer island dialects are included.
	Muko e tin fel nga fithik I dowam (Eat smart) This flyer shares tips for healthy eating. English and Yapese outer island dialects are included.
Marshallese Resources
	Kwjela ke owi wawein? (How do you get diabetes?) This poster warns of risk factors for diabetes and shares culturally-appropriate tips for Marshallese youths on how they can prevent diabetes.  English translation is included.
	Kwon kadiklok am mōñā mōñā ko rokuriij (You should stop eating fatty food) This poster shows Marshallese youths how common food choices can be high in fat and encourages them to make healthier food choices.  English translation is included.
	Jodrikdrik Ran, Reitok Mõk! (Youths…Health Guide) This brochure encourages Marshallese youths to know their health status and to take steps to care for themselves and stay free from diabetes.  English translation is included.
Kosraean Resources
	Luhpahkah kom etuh ke Mihsen Suka? (How much do you know about diabetes?) This brochure shares general information about diabetes risk factors, warning signs and symptoms, complications and tips for self-management.
CNMI Resources
	Parents, Take Charge: Keep Your Child at a Healthy Weight! This brochure shares tips for parents on how to help their children stay active and eat healthy to prevent childhood obesity, diabetes, and other health problems.
	Diabetes Fortune Teller (game) This is an origami game developed for school-aged children to share information about how to prevent obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

To learn more about these diabetes education materials, contact us at pdep@papaolalokahi.org.
 

 

 

Pacific Diabetes Education Program, a program of Papa Ola Lokahi
894 Queen Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 | Phone 808-526-1700 | Email pdep@papaolalokahi.org