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Type 2 diabetes is a serious, costly, and increasingly common disease among Native American communities. Increasing evidence suggests that early infant nutrition, particularly breastfeeding, may have a significant impact on the development of diabetes in later life. In this report, the authors describe the scientific basis and development of an innovative program that targets promotion of breastfeeding among Native women as a type 2 diabetes prevention intervention. The program materials, evaluation methods, and outcomes are presented. By developing and sharing strategies that effectively support breastfeeding, the impact of diabetes in Native American communities will be reduced. J Hum Lact. 24(2):193-198.

La diabetes tipo 2 es una enfermedad seria, costosa y muy común en las comunidades nativas americanas. Cada día aumentan las evidencias que sugieren que la nutrición infantil temprana, y particularmente la lactancia materna puede tener un impacto significativo en el desarrollo de la diabetes en la vida adulta. En este reporte, describimos bases científicas y desarrollo de un programa innovador que se enfoca en la promoción de la lactancia materna en mujeres nativas como una intervención de prevención de la diabetes tipo 2. Presentamos materiales, métodos de evaluación y resultados del programa. Creemos que al desarrollar y compartir estrategias que apoyan la lactancia materna efectivamente, podemos reducir el impacto de la diabetes en las comunidades nativas americanas.

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breastfeeding type 2 diabetes prevention public health American Indians and Alaska Natives First Nations

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Breastfeeding Promotion: A Rational and Achievable Target for a Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Intervention in Native American Communities

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