Diabetes Education

at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital

Diabetes & Nutrition Services

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, pre-diabetes or are interested in learning more about healthy living, we can help you get on the right track.  

Our team includes nurses and dietitians with special training and certification in diabetes care. They will listen and provide guidance based on your needs and goals.

Our Services

  • One-on-one counseling – diabetes and/or nutrition.
  • Foot clinic with services including toenail trimming and debridement, for people diagnosed with diabetes.
  • Metabolic testing.

Our Classes

  • Diabetes Self-Management: This class is appropriate for anyone who is new to diabetes or if you need a refresher. Content covered will include healthy eating, medication management, blood sugar monitoring, physical activity, risk reduction, problem solving and healthy coping.
  • Nutrition for Chronic Disease Prevention and Weight Management: Learn how to structure meals and choose specific foods for weight management and to prevent diabetes, heart disease, cancer and liver disease.
  • Nutrition – Beyond the Basics: Understand carbohydrate, protein and fat’s role in health. This class will teach you how to select food to reach your nutrition goals.
  • Nutrition Therapy for Kidney Health: Learn how to select and prepare foods that are healthy for your kidneys. This class is not recommended for people on dialysis.

A referral from your primary care provider is required. Classes are billed to insurance. Contact your insurance if you have questions regarding insurance coverage.

Call 541-451-6313 for more information.

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Our Foot Clinic

Nerve damage, blood flow problems and infections can cause serious foot problems for some people with diabetes, which may result in amputations.

Good foot care is an essential part of diabetes management and prevention. Early detection and proper treatment are the best ways to minimize complications.

At our diabetic foot clinic, trained registered nurses offer the following services:

  • Nail trimming.
  • Callus removal.
  • Education for foot care.
  • Footwear resources.

A footwear referral from your primary care provider is required along with a yearly comprehensive foot exam. Certain foot and nail conditions must be identified for insurance to cover services.

Call 541-451-6313 for more information.

Visitor Information

Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital – Diabetes Education. Department of Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital525 N Santiam Highway
Lebanon, OR 97355-4363

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours vary on Friday. Call for more information.

Fax: 541-636-0183

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