Diabetes Education Program

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Carefirst One-Stop Multi-Services Centre
300 Silver Star Blvd, 2nd floor
Toronto, ON
M1V 0G2
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905-695-1140
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Fax: 905-695-0826
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Mon, Wed-Fri 9am-5pm * Tue 12noon-8pm * Sat 9am-1pm

Application

Call for application

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

individuals with Type 2 diabetes, Pre-Diabetes and those at risk for developing diabetes

Fees

Varies per program * subsidies may be available for some services

Executives

Helen Leung - Chief Executive Officer
416-847-6008 * helen.leung@carefirstontario.ca
Alice Mui - Chief Operating Officer
416-847-6011 * alice.mui@carefirstontario.ca

Contacts

LaiNam Yip - Lead, Registered Dietitian

Languages

English ; Cantonese ; Mandarin

Area(s) Served

Toronto, York Region

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Provides focused services on diabetes education, early intervention and prevention of diabetes-related complications and self-management * registered nurse, dietitian, diabetes educator, social worker, endocrinologist, chiropodist and optometrist on site.

Program is suitable for individuals with Type 2 diabetes, Pre-Diabetes  and those at risk for developing diabetes. It includes:
  • Focus on patient's self-management and skills enhancement
  • Individual counseling sessions with nurse, dietician and social worker
  • Group sessions
  • Multidisciplinary team back up
  • Feedback to patient's own physician
  • Follow up monitoring
  • Health Care Team support and referral to specialists
  • foot screening and assessments
  • eye exams/retinal screening
Last updated: Apr 29, 2025: Suggest an edit