November is American Diabetes Month

The American Diabetes Association estimates that nearly 21 million children and adults in the U.S. have diabetes. It is the fifth deadliest disease in the U.S. and it has no cure. As many as 1/3 of those afflicted may not know they have the disease.

Join us in the OHSU Center for Women's Health as we shine a spotlight on diabetes.

• November Brown bag discussion on Diabetes
• Services at OHSU
• Links to diabetes health information

Brown Bag at OHSU and Nordstrom, Downtown Portland

Join us in November when Elizabeth Stehesns, M.D., will present "To Your Health: Why It's Important to Talk About Diabetes " at OHSU and Nordstrom Downtown, Portland. See a details and a complete schedule.

Services at OHSU

The OHSU Diabetes Center

The OHSU Diabetes Center is nationally recognized for its expertise and for the quality of care and education it provides to people with diabetes. What makes the OHSU Diabetes Center so special? In simple terms, it is the wealth of knowledge and experience of OHSU that is behind every appointment. Learn more about Diabetes classes, care, and research at http://OHSUhealth.com/diabcenter/ or call 503 494-3273 to make an appointment.

Special Care for Diabetes During Pregnancy

Women who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes may need special care during pregnancy. The Perinatal Center offers the latest, high-tech approaches to high-risk pregnancies from pre-conception, thoughout pregnancy, at birth and beyond. Most appointments do not require a referral. Click here for more information or call 503 418-4200.

Links to Diabetes Information

• National Women's Health Information Center
• American Association of Diabetes Educators
• Children's Diabetes Network Local Resource
• Center for Disease Control
• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
• National Diabetes Education Program
• National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
• OHSU Diabetes Center Local Resource
• Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies for Diabetes

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Diabetes Spotlight Series

In the OHSU Center for Women's Health, Peter O. Kohler Pavilion
Throughout October
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

In the Hatfield Atrium
Nov. 13
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Please call
503 418-4506 more more information or to request spotlight materials by mail or email.