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A Diabetes Self-Management Education Program from Samaritan Health Services offered at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital and Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital.
The “Managing Diabetes” program is a series of classes designed to help people recently diagnosed with diabetes as well as those who have had the disease for many years. The program emphasizes diabetes self-management, which means taking charge of your diabetes by learning about healthy eating, exercise and activity, blood sugar monitoring and medications, among other topics. It also means working with your health care team to pave the way for better health and independence in lifestyle choices.These classes are small and informal, and allow for plenty of interaction between the participants and instructors, as well as your peers. A registered nurse and a registered dietician lead the classes. The classes are held over two days, each is 4.5 hours long, and cover all of the areas recommended by the American Diabetes Association for a comprehensive education program.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
Medicare and most insurance plans cover the cost of classes, but please check with your health plan for questions. Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
All Class times are 9-2:00 PM
Registration and doctor referrals are required. To register call Patty: 541-994-3661 ext. 6414. Occasionally the classes listed above are cancelled so please call before making plans to attend.
For class schedules for Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital please call Patty @ 541-557-6414.
Lincoln County Diabetes Coalition
541-265-6611 ext. 2432
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Pacific City, OR 97135
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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: Jennifer Loyd, 541-265-6611 ext. 2432. Call for dates and times.
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