OakBend Medical Center’s Food & Nutrition Department features Clinical Dietitians and Food Service Specialists. They provide food service to inpatients and outpatients according to physician orders. The dietitian provides specialized clinical nutrition therapy to assist inpatients and outpatients with implementing recommended nutrition goals. To schedule an outpatient appointment, call 281-633-4022.

Diabetes Support Group:

This support group discusses the exploding epidemic of diabetes and lifestyle changes that can be implemented to improve health and wellness. This education series aids individuals and their families with managing diabetes on a daily basis. The program is free and all classes are taught by a Registered Dietitian. Please click here for information.

 

Resources:

• What is Type 2 diabetes?
• What are the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
• Healthy diet to reduce risk of heart attack and stroke
• Sodium and heart health