Diabetes is a serious disease where your blood glucose is too high. People who have diabetes are at higher risk of serious health complications including blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, stroke, and lower extremity amputations in adults.
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Type 1 Diabetes
- In type 1 diabetes the body does not make insulin. People with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin every day.
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Prediabetes
- Prediabetes is a condition in which people have blood glucose levels higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. People with prediabetes have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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Gestational Diabetes
- Gestational diabetes may occur when a woman is pregnant. Gestational diabetes raises a woman’s risk of getting type 2 diabetes over the course of her life. It raises her child’s risk of being overweight and developing diabetes.
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Type 2 Diabetes
- In type 2 diabetes the body does not make or use insulin well. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes.
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Local Diabetes Resources
Diabetes prevention and self-management in-person classes are available in Chelan and Douglas counties.
Diabetes Prevention
Learn how to live a healthier lifestyle and prevent type 2 diabetes.
Website: https://www.cvch.org/es/patients/services/diabetes-care
Phone: (509)662-6000
Diabetes Prevention Program
Website: http://extension.wsu.edu/chelan-douglas/diabetes-prevention-program/
Phone: (509)745-8531
Diabetes Self-Management Education
Learn how to manage and control your diabetes.
Columbia Valley Community Health – Diabetes Education Series
Website: https://www.cvch.org/es/patients/services/diabetes-care
Phone: (509)662-6000
Confluence Health – “Caring For You and Your Diabetes” Program
Website: https://www.confluencehealth.org/diabetes-education-classes/
Phone: (509)664-4868 x2327
Diabetes Educational Materials
I Have Type 1 Diabetes
- JDFR Resources – Find the information, support, & tools to help manage type 1 diabetes
I Want to Prevent Diabetes
- Choose More than 50 Ways to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
- Your Game Plan to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes – Call 1-888-693-6337 to get your FREE booklet
I Have Type 2 Diabetes
- Living with Type 2 Diabetes Program – FREE 12 month program to help you learn to live well with diabetes
I Have Gestational Diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes – Informational packet with diabetes log book