Diabetes Nutrition Education Program

Perry County Memorial Hospital has a Diabetes Nutrition Education Program staffed by a clinical dietician. A physician order is needed to participate.

Diabetes Nutrition Education

• Carbohydrate Counting
• Meal Planning
• Strategies for Lowering Blood Glucose Levels

Diabetes is a lifetime illness. It is extremely important to be aware of the symptoms of diabetes and to consult with your physician should you develop any symptoms.

Symptoms May Be:

• Increased thirst
• Increased hunger
• Weight loss
• Fatigue
• Blurred vision
• Headache
• Numbness
• Slow healing of cuts and sores
• Frequent infections
• Dry itchy skin