Monthly Diabetes Education Group Classes
Small Changes Can Lead to Big Improvements!
One Community Health is offering a 4-week course covering topics that support diabetes patients in managing their health outcomes. With proper support, diabetes can be managed. Course is offered by the Salud team for all established OCH patients living with diabetes!
What is the Salud Program?
Our Salud program (available in Hood River and The Dalles) provides education and support to patients living with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Salud community health workers are part of the medical care team, making sure patients receive the specialized education needed to manage chronic illness. Among other things, we offer support for proper nutrition, exercise, and stress management.
Course Content
Week 1: Diabetes 101
What is diabetes, types of diabetes, why, and treatments
A1C and blood sugars – how to check blood sugars, high and low blood sugars, and what the numbers mean
Health risks, foot care, and check-ups
Treatment and medications
Week 2: Nutrition
We will review which foods affect blood sugars, and how to portion those to be beneficial
Review nutrition labels and what to look for when shopping for food
An in-depth look at nutrition and healthy choices
Week 3: Physical Activity
How much physical activity you should do
Exercise tips to be successful
Safety tips for patients with diabetes and other illnesses
Week 4: Lifestyle Changes
Importance of managing stress and diabetes distress
Mindfulness and lifestyle changes
Sleep deprivation, recommendations and tips
For full calendar list of upcoming classes, click the button below
Hood River Clinic
(Spanish)
Tuesdays 4:00 pm-5:30 pm
The Dalles Clinic
(English)
Tuesdays 4:00 pm-5:30 pm
Space is limited - Register soon!
