Diabetes Education
Diabetes education is essential for the management and treatment of patients living with diabetes. KVCH offers a comprehensive diabetes education program under the supervision of experienced diabetes teaching team including a certified diabetes educator, registered nurse, and registered dietitians.
The diabetes education program provides the latest information on nutrition and diabetes self-management training.
Topics covered:
- Diabetes Basics
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Foot Care
- Medication/Insulin Administration
- Meal Planning/Carbohydrate Counting
- Weight Loss
Blood Sugar Screenings
Blood sugar screenings have recently been implemented for all surgery patients on the day of their inpatient or outpatient surgery. This free service will provide a proactive search for pre-diabetes and new diabetes cases.
Director of Food & Nutrition Services
Mary Jo Morrissey, MS, RD, CDE
509-962-7433
Diabetes Educator & Registered Dietitian
Pamela Dick, MS, RD
Becky Arington, RN
509-962-7373
Download Diabetes Resource Guide Brochure
Diabetes, Type 2
