Diabetes Clinic:

There is a rising number of diabetics each year if not by the month on the Cherokee Indian Reservation.  In the late 1990’s research indicated that one out of every three people over the age of 40 had diabetes in the Eastern Band of Cherokee.  That rate is increasing according to the Tribe’s Department of Health and Medical Delivery.  During June 2009 renovations to the existing Diabetes Clinic and the Cherokee Life Center started.  The renovations include adding more exam rooms and expanding most other areas ranging from medical records rooms and reception to charting and screening areas.  In this renovation the Cherokee Life Center will also realize some changes to its facility.  This will make some enhancement so that more people will be able to exercise.  Atomic Restoration of Cherokee is the general contractor.  Funding for this project is being provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.