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Diabetes Education Services

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c/o c/o Kenora Satellite Clinic
301 First Ave S
Kenora, ON
P9N 1W5
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1-888-699-6422
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Fax: 807-467-2666
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www.wnhac.org/index.php/health-services/body/
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm

Application

  • Call to book appointment

  • No referral required

  • Diabetes Education Services clinics held in participating communities on regular basis with schedule posted on website calendar

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Anishinaabe individuals 18 years and older with pre-diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes or at-risk and their families

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Supports for individuals living with prediabetes or diabetes
  • Provides education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes
  • Incorporates both traditional and contemporary healthy living services focused on reducing the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
  • Works to reduce the number of avoidable complications that can arise from uncontrolled diabetes
Collaborates with other primary care team members to offer:
  • Case management and screening services
  • Dental screening
  • Diabetes and preventative education
  • Foot care and chiropody services
  • Insulin adjustments
  • Medical treatment
  • Nutritional counselling
  • Referrals to other health care professionals
  • Regular bloodwork
  • Retinal screening
  • Traditional healing services
Services are delivered through:
  • Individual counselling
  • Couples and family sessions
  • Group sessions
  • Community workshops
Last updated: Apr 10, 2025: Suggest an edit
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