Windstorm Update:
- Our hospital is fully functional. The Emergency Department is extremely busy. Consider urgent care for non-emergent needs. Not sure if you need Emergency, Urgent, or Primary Care? Go to valleymed.org/where2go.
- Endoscopy Center is without power and rescheduling patients.
- CLOSED/NO POWER: Maple Valley Urgent Care; Newcastle and Maple Valley Dermatology; Fairwood, Newcastle, Lake Wilderness, and Lake Sawyer Primary Care; Lifestyle Medicine in Covington and Maple Valley.
- We continue to experience high call volume. Cancel or reschedule online at mychart.valleymed.org. If you have an impacted appointment, your care team will contact you.
- Thank you for your patience as we make sure our staff and patients are safe.
Diabetes Education & Nutrition
Diabetes Education Program
This program is designed to help you personalize your goals and give you the skills you need to best care for your health when you’re living with diabetes. Classes are offered in person and online, meet once a week for three consecutive weeks, and are taught by Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES) who are also Registered Dietitians. Ready to register for this program? Email us at LifestyleMedicineRenton@valleymed.org.
Our Classes
Class 1: This class is focused on understanding what type 2 diabetes is, learning how to identify and prevent diabetes complications, and talk about how exercise affects diabetes. During this class you will also learn about diabetes medications, blood sugar monitoring, and get an introduction to exercise resources available at Valley’s Lifestyle Medicine centers.
Class 2: During the second class, we teach you how to plan diabetes friendly meals with the foods you like. This class is all about food and will answer all your questions about carbs, sodium, fats and more.
Class 3: The final class is designed to give you practice with real life situations you may face living with type 2 diabetes. It is a very interactive class and full of great tricks and ideas to help you feel confident moving forward.
Trusted & Accredited
Our diabetes program is accredited through the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists and is well trusted by the providers in and out of Valley’s network. We provide evidence-based education and recommendations, giving you the opportunity to get trusted answers to your diabetes questions.
On average, patients have lowered their A1C levels by 1.4% within three months of completing our program. We also consistently see improvements in weight and cholesterol levels. Most importantly, patients report that they feel much more confident in their understanding of diabetes and their ability to manage this condition.
Cost
Our classes are covered by insurance with a diagnosis of diabetes. We recommend you ask your primary care provider for a referral to Lifestyle Medicine for Diabetes Education Program.
Don’t have a primary care provider?
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Nutrition Services
Our team of highly skilled and compassionate Registered Dietitians is dedicated to helping you achieve your health and wellness goals through personalized nutrition guidance. Whether you're managing a chronic condition, striving for weight management, or seeking to optimize your overall well-being, our Medical Nutrition Therapy services are tailored to meet your unique needs.
What to Expect
Our Registered Dietitians assess your individual health status, medical history, lifestyle, and dietary preferences to create a nutrition plan that aligns with your specific goals. We collaborate with you to develop practical strategies that fit seamlessly into your daily life. Services we offer include:
Nutritional Assessment: This includes a comprehensive evaluation of your dietary habits, medical history, and lifestyle to identify imbalances, or areas for improvement.
Management of Health Conditions: We offer specialized nutrition counseling for individuals with conditions such as diabetes, prediabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, polycystic ovary syndrome, and more! This includes collaborative management plans to support overall health and well-being.
Weight Management: Providing evidence-based strategies for weight loss or gain, emphasizing sustainable and realistic approaches, and giving on-going support and monitoring to help you manage your weight.
Behavioral Counseling: Support you in identifying and addressing the behavioral factors that influence your dietary choices, and providing strategies to establish and maintain healthy eating habits.
Why Choose Us?
Expertise: Our team consists of experienced and licensed Registered Dietitians with specialized knowledge in various areas of nutrition.
Personalized Care: We recognize that each person is unique, and our approach is tailored to your individual needs and preferences.
Collaborative Approach: We work closely with your healthcare team to provide integrated and comprehensive care.
Cost
Medical Nutrition Therapy is typically covered by most insurance plans. Valley Medical Center will bill your insurance company directly for these clinical services. For those without insurance, discounted cash pay options and financial assistance are available by calling financial counseling at 425.690.3578. To get started we recommend you ask your primary care provider for a referral to Lifestyle Medicine for Nutrition Services.
Don’t have a primary care provider?
Click here to find Valley providers accepting new patients today.
