Diabetes Care

Our Benaroya Diabetes Center at Virginia Mason Medical Center is at the forefront of diagnosing, managing, and treating diabetes, and providing comprehensive diabetes education. We are located within a larger medical center, providing you with concentrated medical care for diabetes as well as access to specialists in other fields throughout all of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

All of our diabetes programs meet the national standards for diabetes education and are recognized by either the American Diabetes Association (ADA) or the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES). This is your assurance that our educational services meet the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education.

At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we have top specialists in all areas of endocrinology, the specialty that treats diseases and disorders of the endocrine system, including diabetes. Our board-certified endocrinologists work together with diabetes educators and other specialists to help you manage all aspects of diabetes. We focus on these main areas of patient care:

• Managing your diabetes by developing a plan for diet, exercise, blood sugar monitoring and medications
• Treating complications of diabetes to protect your health and prevent serious long-term problems
• Diabetes education program and resources designed to empower you to take control of your diabetes
• Diabetes research studies provide opportunities to improve care and outcomes for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

Learn more about diabetes risk factors and find resources and support to help you prepare for your visit.

Our experienced diabetes educators provide services at locations throughout Washington state, including:

• For Diabetes Education locations in Auburn, Bonney Lake, Burien, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Gig Harbor, Port Orchard, Puyallup and Tacoma, call 253-426-4352.
• For Franciscan Diabetes and Nutrition Associates in Silverdale and Bremerton, call 564-240-4120.

Our endocrinologists and certified diabetes educators offer convenient appointments at locations throughout Washington state.