A Diabetes Self-Management Education Program from

Samaritan Health Services offered at

Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital

and

Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital.

 

This class gives an overview of diabetes, including its causes and symptoms, an suggests diet, exercise and medication modifications.  The class also covers the psychological and emotional aspects.  (If the group is not convenient for you , ask about individual classes.)

 
Cost:  Check with your health plan office for questions about coverage. 

Pre-requisite: Physician referral and advanced registration.

 
Some of the topics to be covered include:

 

·          Overview of diabetes-the types, causes, risk factors.

 

·          Management tools-diet, exercise, medications, monitoring.

 

·          Program Management-What do those numbers mean, and how do I improve them?

 

·          Diabetes and Stress

 

·          Complication of Diabetes, and how to prevent them

 

·          Follow up guidelines for ongoing care

 

·          Diabetes and Pregnancy

 

 

Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital ~ Lincoln City                         

Three session course          

Call for information: 541-574-4682

         

         

Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital ~ Newport

Two-session course

 

Call for information: 541-574-4682

 

Assistance with Diabetes Supplies ~ SNLH has a program to provide assistance for people who cannot afford diabetes supplies and who meet financial qualifications.  If you have questions about this program, call Heather at 541-574-4682.

 

 

Related Topics:

Diabetes Support Group

 

Diabetes

 

Patient Education Handouts

 

38505 Brooten Rd,

 

Suite A, PO Box 655,

 

Pacific City, OR  97135

 

For Appointments:

 

503-965-6555

  

Fax: 503-965-6800

Bayshore Family

 

Medicine

 ~ Diabetes Management ~

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MEALS MADE EASY

 

A four week series offered by the Lincoln County Diabetes Education and Prevention Coalition.  This program teaches individuals how to successfully manage their diabetes through healthy eating habits and activity.

 

LINCOLN CITY

Cost:$20/person or $35/couple, scholarships are available.  For information call 541-574-4682.  Call for dates and times.