Diabetes Resources and Opportunities

Funding opportunities

Request for Proposals: Improving Child and Family Health Through Smart Moves for Kids

This funding opportunity supports implementation of Smart Moves for Kids, an evidence-based, family-centered program that combines nutrition education, physical activity, behavior change, and caregiver participation. The program aims to improve child and family health and expand access to diabetes prevention services in Minnesota communities experiencing a disproportionate burden of diabetes and barriers to prevention services. Applications are due Dec. 4, 2026. 

Print materials

10 Simple Steps to Enjoying a Healthy Life with Diabetes

• 10 Simple Steps to Enjoying a Healthy Life with Diabetes (PDF)

Healthy Eating with My Meal

• Sidii aan u Cunilahaa Cunto Caafimaadkayga u Wanaagsan/Healthy Eating with My Meal in Somali (PDF)
• Zaub mov uas pab kuv noj qab haus huv/Healthy Eating with My Meal in Hmong (PDF)

My Meal materials are developed in partnership with HealthPartners.  

Community Conversations

• Learning from the African American Community (PDF): Conversations about diabetes prevention and management with the Twin Cities African American community in 2024.
• Learning from People Living with Disabilities and Chronic Conditions (PDF): Conversations with Minnesotans living with disabilities about chronic disease prevention and management in 2025.