St Joseph's Care Group - St Joseph's Heritage - Diabetes Health Thunder Bay

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Diabetes Health Thunder Bay

63 Carrie St St Joseph's Heritage
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4J2

807-344-3422

Toll-Free: 1-800-489-3422

Fax: 807-346-8006

sjcg@tbh.net

www.sjcg.net/services/complex-physical-rehab/diabe...

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm

Application

Open to referrals from any source including self-referrals
Call to schedule an appointment for initial intake
Bring glucose monitor, blood sugar records and list of current medications to each appointment

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Individuals with prediabetes, at high risk for diabetes, or living with diabetes

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes

Provides the knowledge and skills for people with diabetes to take control of their health
Designated as an Assistive Devices Program registered for the provision of insulin infusion pump training in Northwestern Ontario

Pediatric Diabetes

Offers education and clinic services to families of children and youth with diabetes
Provides necessary survival skills to allow the patient to manage their diabetes at home
Provides ongoing medical care and support
Offers educational and social events, including support groups

Pregnancy Program

Provides education in meal planning, blood glucose monitoring, use of insulin pens, and recording results
Offers preconception counseling to ensure good control of diabetes before pregnancy
Provides follow up during the pregnancy as well as post-partum, providing further support as required

Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in Adults

Provides education and support as well as access to the tools and resources to help clients self-manage

Prediabetes Program

Teaches individuals who are at risk for diabetes the skills to help them to prevent or delay diabetes
Provides information in a group setting on topics such as activity, cholesterol, weight management, and healthy eating

Last updated: Feb 21, 2025: Suggest an edit

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