TIDES Diabetes Management Program

10/13/2026

The next stop on our tour of the Haunted House of Hidden Sugars... the room of Sneaky Savory Foods!👻

Sugar and sweeteners can show up in foods we may not expect because we don't think of them as "sweets." Some sauces such as ketchup & teriyaki, sides such as baked beans, peanut butter-type products such as chocolate hazelnut spread, and some glazes can have added sugar that goes unnoticed until it raises blood sugar.

Be mindful of serving sizes when enjoying these savory dishes, and stay on the lookout for hidden sugars! 🎃

10/05/2026

✅ Mark your calendars!

We are once again celebrating National Diabetes Month in November with a FREE day of diabetes screenings! 💙

This includes A1c checks, blood pressure checks, neuropathy screening and more, with resources, certified support & education ready to assist you or your loved ones - all at NO COST! 🆓

Whether you've been newly diagnosed, have been managing diabetes for years, or are worried about your risks, take advantage of this full day of diabetes screenings and awareness next month at the OKMH lobby!

10/02/2026

Beware!☠️ Enter, if you dare, into our Haunted House of Hidden Sugars👻🎃☠️ Our first stop... the room of Sweetened Beverages!🥤🧋🧃🍹

👻Sugary drinks are a top culprit for high blood sugar. These liquid sugars can enter the bloodstream VERY quickly and send blood sugar soaring 🚨 sometimes even putting people in the emergency room!

🎃Sodas and sweet teas are usually packed with added sugar, but so are other drinks you may not expect. Flavored coffees & lattes contain sugary syrups that drive up blood sugar.

👻Even fruit drinks are not as healthy as they seem... Many fruit beverages are actually high sugar drinks loaded with added sugars but disguised as healthy options. If you’re looking for a fruit juice drink, make sure to choose 100% juice drinks to avoid added sugar.

🎃Don't be tricked by hidden sugars this season! Join us next week on our next adventure into the Haunted House of Hidden Sugars...

09/01/2026

Check out the growing new schedule at Kaiser Wellness Center! Yoga classes now available with a KWC membership!

September Class schedules are out and we have some exciting news! By popular demand, YOGA is coming your way! Join us for our first class on Tuesday, September 8th. Don't forget about Zumba on Wednesdays and Saturdays, we are so excited to have these wonderful classes added to our calendar 🥰🥰🥰

08/06/2026

Reminder that this week is recognized as National Exercise with Your Child Week! 🤸‍♀️

Regular playtime and movement are important for kids to reduce screen time and to encourage health & wellness for their lifetime! Did you know:

🥎 Only 25% of kids get the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity...

⛳️ 1 in 5 kids today has obesity, increasing their risk of diabetes later in life...

🏋️‍♂️ YOU - their parent - have a huge influence on your child's exercise behaviors. Parents are great role models for healthy (or unhealthy) behaviors....

🏆Research shows that kids with parents who support physical activity are over SIX TIMES more likely to be active!

If you haven't already this week, challenge your family to find fun ways to move more together!

07/27/2026

August/September newsletters out now!🌻 We are getting "Back on Track" this season with easy ways to plan and prep for a healthy lifestyle.

Grab your hard copy at Kaiser Wellness Center or Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital, or read online at https://sites.google.com/view/ottokaisertidesdiabetes/home

07/13/2026

Friendly Monday reminder this summer: poor sleep = poor blood sugar!👎

Research has shown that good sleep is so important to keeping blood sugar in range and even prevents Type 2 Diabetes!
☀️Summer brings wacky schedules, vacations, and MUCH longer daylight hours that can get in the way of healthy sleep routines.

Don't let summer steal your sleep! Your blood sugar will thank you😉

07/07/2026

New fitness classes available at Kaiser Wellness Center!

Zumba Updates! Our intro classes went GREAT last week, we hope everyone enjoyed these trial classes. Zumba is now on our schedule at the times listed. These are regular scheduled classes, so moving forward they are for members only - or guests purchasing a day pass. See the front desk for details or to start your membership! THANK YOU to all of the new faces that came out and tried our introductory classes last week, and to our new instructor! We are looking forward to adding a variety of classes in the near future.

06/18/2026

Ever wonder what makes a whole grain product healthy? The students at Runge ISD ACE can tell you!

Today the students became food scientists 👨‍🔬 and explored how much more slowly a fiber-rich whole grain food breaks down in the stomach compared to a refined grain - keeping us full, focused, and energized!

We sampled whole grain foods (and loved them!) and learned what to look for on packaging to know that the grain foods we're eating are healthy whole grains. We're ready for a healthy future!

06/15/2026

The sun may not be out today☀️ but our June-July newsletter is!

We're calling this one our "Summer Survival Guide" for living well with diabetes! Grab a hard copy at Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital or Kaiser Wellness Center, or check it out on our TIDES website by scanning the QR code!