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TALK WITH A DOC DIABETES: SYMPTOMS, TREATMENT AND PREVENTION When: Nov. 17, 6 p.m.

Where: PeaceHealth Southwest’s Health Education Center Info: Have you been told that you have pre-diabetes? Do you have diabetes and are worried that it is not controlled? Don’t delay in getting the information you need to prevent or treat this dangerous condition! Presented by Katherine Chubinskaya, MD (above).

Katherine Chubinskaya, MD PeaceHealth Southwest Diabetes, Endocrine and Nutrition

360.514.2500, option 2

D I D YOU KNOW THAT EVE RY 3 0 S ECONDS AT

least one person is diagnosed with diabetes? This disease affects nearly 24 million people in the U.S. alone. Its touch is widespread in the body as well. If you have diabetes, it can affect your body and increase your risk for many health problems. This includes, but is not limited to, poor circulation, heart disease, stroke, eye complications, loss of hearing, and kidney problems. At PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, our goal is to help treat every aspect of your condition, not just one part of it. Diabetes care is much more than just managing blood sugar levels. That is why we have created a comprehensive Diabetes Center, with various services to support your diabetes treatment. This “one-stop” concept was developed with you in mind, for your convenience and, more importantly, for your overall health and well-being. Instead of driving around town to see different specialists, you have the opportunity to visit a team of experts working together to ensure you are receiving the best care possible—all in one convenient location. They communicate with each other, streamlining the process and reducing gaps in care. And with the correct treatment and recommended lifestyle changes, many patients with diabetes are able to prevent or delay the onset of complications.

Already experiencing complications? We can help with that, too. Our services include:

Diabetes care: type 1, type 2 and gestational with a certified diabetes educator

Intensive diabetes management with certified diabetes educators and endocrinologists (doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the glands)

Individualized nutrition counseling including overall general preventive nutrition and meal planning with a registered dietitian

Diabetes education classes

Weight management: overweight/obese, eating disorders. We also offer the HMR program and weight-loss surgery for adults and Shapedown, a weight management program specially designed for children and teens.

Cardiovascular disease care: Hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)

Wound healing for people whose open sores have resisted traditional treatment. Success rate of 80 percent healed in 12 to 16 weeks.

We are here to help, no matter what ails you. Your involvement is crucial though, and you are the first step in managing this serious disease. Make your health a priority, and call us at 360.514.2500, option 2, to schedule your appointment today.

See questions and answers about diabetes on page 5.

Comprehensive diabetes care

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To find out more about our Diabetes Center and its services, visit www.swmedicalcenter.org/diabetes.