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Carefirst Family Health Team - Diabetes Education Program

Diabetes Education Program

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Doncrest Plaza
420 Hwy 7 E, Unit 27
Richmond Hill, ON
L4B 3K2
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905-695-1140
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Telephone Health Advisory Service: 1-866-553-7205
Call 911 in emergencies
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Fax: 905-695-0826
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Mon, Wed, Thu and Fri 9am-5pm * Tue 12noon-8pm * Sat 9am-1pm
Last updated: Sep 4, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Medical referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Adults 18 years and older with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes * undiagnosed at risk people

Fees

Free

Executives

LaiNam Yip - Registered Dietitian/Team Lead
416-502-2323 ext 6215 * LaiNam.Yip@carefirstontario.ca

Languages

English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin)

Language Note

Interpretation services available upon request

Area(s) Served

Richmond Hill ; Markham ; Scarborough North and area

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Supports for people living with prediabetes and diabetes or at risk of developing type 2 diabetes * one-on-one counseling or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle choices * nurse diabetes educator, dietitian diabetes educator and social worker on staff
  • insulin start and adjustments
  • social work services
  • individualized meal planning
  • weight management
  • stress management
  • support groups and Saturday group sessions
  • referrals for community exercise programs
  • community mobile clinics
  • outreach workshops
  • foot care education workshops

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