Algoma Diabetes Education and Care Program

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83 Willow Ave
Sault Ste Marie
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705-541-2670
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Toll-Free: 1-800-461-2407 ext 2670
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Fax: 705-942-9980
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Mon-Thu 8am-5pm * Fri 8am-4pm

Application

Call * no referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Adults 18 years and older with pre-diabetes, type 1 diabetes, and type 2 diabetes

Fees

Free

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Sault Ste Marie and area

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Supports for people living with type 1 and 2 diabetes, pregnant, and those with impaired glucose tolerance and their families * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurse, dietitian, diabetes educators, social workers and doctors on staff
  • one-on-one or group counselling appointments if you are newly diagnosed with diabetes or simply require more information
  • emergency appointments
  • insulin / oral medication adjustment (with a signed medical directive)
  • insulin starts * flexible insulin therapy (FIT) program / multiple daily injections (MDI)
  • insulin pump information and program
  • foot care
  • classes on a variety of topics including stress/relaxation, cholesterol and label reading
  • gestational diabetes education/treatment
  • community health promotion activities and diabetes awareness to service groups, schools and other health care agencies
Last updated: Jun 10, 2024: Suggest an edit