Week 1 | Diabetes 101 

• What is diabetes, the types of diabetes, why, and what 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

ABOUT: 4-week course covering topics that support diabetes patients in managing their health outcomes.

WHEN: Thursdays | 6:00 PM

LOCATION: One Community Health | The Dalles | 1st Floor

LANGUAGE: English

To register call 541-386-6380 EXT. 175

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.