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Muckleshoot Diabetes Program

Page last updated:
October 19, 2026
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Overview

A coordinated program between primary care providers, diabetic nursing, nutrition counseling, and community health. This program aims to take a multidisciplinary approach to diabetic care and prevention to enhance the health of the community.

Colet Bennett and Emmie Price, Diabetic Shoe Program

Services Provided

Diabetes Awareness Outreach Corey Chambers “Nutrition Bingo” with Theresa Baker.
Conner Smith, RD with Frances Capoeman playing a gameto learn about food groups. Frances is thowing rubber food models (e.g. eggs, grapes, noodles) at the “food groups” labeled on the floor. A winning match wins a prize at the Diabetes Awareness Event!
  • Diabetic case management and outreach to assist patients to complete their annual diabetic exams and recommended labs to monitor diabetes complications Medication management of blood sugars, blood pressure, cholesterol, and other associated conditions.
  • Patient and family education on healthy eating and physical activity Management and education of “Continuous Glucose Monitors” (CGM), a device implanted to give a diabetic patient immediate feedback on how lifestyle choices affect a patient’s blood sugar.
  • Follow up on ancillary care, such as dental exams to help improve glycemic control, optometry exams to monitor sight-threatening retinal eye disease, and foot care.
  • Diabetes Shoe Program offers supportive shoes and custom orthotics for patients who need them.

2025 Annual Report

Read about this program's achievements in the most recent Muckleshoot Annual Report.

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

2025 Annual Report

Contact Info

Person(s) in charge

Mythili Ramachandran, Medical Director

Jeremy Pangelinan, Patient Services Director

Greg Lezard, Community Health Administrative Supervisor

Jenna Eyle, Clinic Supervisor

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Muckleshoot Health & Wellness Center
17500 SE 392nd St
Auburn, WA 98092

2025 Annual Report

Read about this program's achievements in the most recent Muckleshoot Annual Report.

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

2025 Annual Report

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