Diabetes & Nutrition
Whether you're trying to manage diabetes, simply reduce the salt or fat in your diet, or safely lose the weight you gained during pregnancy, the diabetes educators and registered dietitians at any one of Samaritan Health Services’ five hospitals can help.
The Diabetes Education and Nutrition Services department's compassionate and caring staff teach classes and offer individualized appointments to help you take control of your diet and/or manage your diabetes.
“I fought it,” says Joyce Rich, now age 69. “I thought if I ignored it, it would go away. Of course, it didn’t.”
Learn more about Joyce in the latest Life With Diabetes.
What do 1 in 15 Oregonians have in common? Diabetes.
Diabetes affects millions. It’s hereditary for some, preventable for others through diet and exercise. Samaritan Diabetes Education has the tools and knowledge to help you prevent or control your diabetes.
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Featured Articles
View AllChris Ketcham was surprised to learn that he had type 2 diabetes, but when looking back he could see that there were tell tale signs. He took the diagnosis as a blessing and took action.
Read MoreIn this quarter's issue you will learn why a local 30-year-old man found diabetes to be a blessing, read tips on how to store your freshly harvested fruits and vegetables and how to power up your breakfast.
Read MoreWhether you are getting your fresh fruits and veggies from the store, farmers’ market or your own garden, it’s always a challenge to figure out the best way to store them so they don’t turn brown or become limp or wilted. Try these tips.
Read MoreChoosing foods that satisfy your hunger, supply you with energy and provide nutritional value is not always as simple as it seems.
Read MoreThis quarter's issue featurs a delicious green papaya salad recipe, fitness and sleep tips, and information about a new drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
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