Island Hospital’s diabetes education program was recently accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE). The now-accredited program provides expanded access to critical diabetes education services for residents in west Skagit County, north Whidbey Island and San Juan County.

Diabetes education is a collaborative process through which people with, or at-risk for diabetes gain the knowledge and skills needed to modify behavior and successfully self-manage the disease and its related conditions. The program is coordinated and facilitated by a certified diabetes educator.

The Island Hospital diabetes education program is offered in the medical office building at 2511 M. Ave., Anacortes, Suite H; and can be contacted at 588-2083.