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      This collection of tools is tailored to African Americans and can be used to counsel and motivate those at high risk for type 2 diabetes.
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      This collection of tools can be used to counsel and motivate those at high risk for type 2 diabetes.
    • Road to Health: Blaze Your Own Trail to Healthy Living [PDF – 6.91MB]
      This flipchart is culturally adapted to counsel and motivate American Indian people who are at risk for type 2 diabetes.
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