Diabetes Education
Overview
What disease kills more Americans every year than breast cancer and AIDS combined? The answer is diabetes. One in 5 Americans are at higher risk for developing diabetes and many are not even aware when they do develop the disease.
Symptoms
Symptoms to watch for include: frequent urination, excessive thirst, excessive hunger, unusual weight loss, increased fatigue, irritability and blurry vision. Individuals with one or more of these diabetes symptoms are strongly encouraged to see their health care provider right away.
Living Better With Diabetes
Through our 4-week course called Living Better with Diabetes, participants will gain information and tools for living successfully with diabetes, including tips on diet and nutrition, information about medications, and tools for dealing with long and short term complications. Having your diabetes in control allows you to be healthier and live a fuller life. By attending class with others who deal with the same issues, you will not only gain life-saving information, but also motivation and support.
Diabetes and All That Jazz
The hospital also offers Diabetes and All That Jazz, an informal support group that provides educational topics and opportunities for sharing.
The American Diabetes Association recognizes Tillamook Hospital’s diabetes education program as meeting the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education. The hospital has been a nationally certified diabetes education provider since 2008.
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For more information call: 503-815-2443
From North Tillamook County call: 503-368-6544 ext. 2443
