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The purpose of this ethnographical study was to explore, describe, and understand how American Indians the St Regis Mohawk Tribe perceive and manage Type II diabetes. The primary research question examined how culture influences health maintenance and management of Type II diabetes among the Mohawk American Indians. Utilizing ethnographical methodology, the sample was 15 participants from the St Regis Mohawk Tribe in Akwesasne, New York. The primary data source was the interview using open-ended questions in face-to-face personal interviews. The data analysis and findings of the study resulted in the identification of five major themes relevant to the topic and research questions: (a) Its like the whole reservation is diabetic, (b) Everything I am going through is brand new, (c) Feeling like you are sinking in quicksand, (d) Breaking the cycle, and (e) Keeping the circle strong. 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