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Diabetic Education at PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center

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Open Now 8 am–4:30 pm
Operating Hours
Open Now
Mon–Fri: 8 am–4:30 pm
Sat–Sun: Closed

PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center Diabetes Education Services provides one-on-one counseling to assist diabetic patients in self-managing their diabetes. Our education program is based on American Diabetes Association recommendations and guidelines.

Learn more about how to manage your diabetes and live a healthy life. Topics covered during one-on-one sessions include:

  • Diabetes Basics and Nutrition
  • Carbohydrate Counting; Self Blood Sugar Testing; Low Blood Sugar; Physical Activity
  • High Blood Sugar/Sick Day Guidelines; Prevention; Complications; Healthy Eating
  • Meal Planning; Stress; Medications; Sexual Health; Sleep; Depression; Resources

Our Team
We offer a team approach. This includes services by a registered dietitian and other health care professionals.
For more information, call 907-228-7685.

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