Diabetes Education Programs

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47 Liberty St S, N130
Bowmanville, ON
L1C 2N4
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905-623-3331 ext 21247
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Fax: 623-697-4695
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Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Application

Call * no referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Adults 18 years and older with pre-diabetes type 2 diabetes * must have valid Ontario Health Card

Fees

Free

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretation services available upon request

Area(s) Served

Durham Region and Area

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurse and dietitian on staff * monthly diabetes education groups offered virtually
  • newly diagnosed and established diagnosis
  • pre-diabetes
  • insulin starts
  • gestational diabetes and type 2 in pregnancy
  • healthy eating, exercise and other lifestyle management strategies
  • blood glucose monitoring
  • risk reduction for complications of diabetes
  • continuous glucose monitoring available
  • diabetes specialist on site (physician referral required)
  • free diabetes education and support groups

The diabetes educator is responsible for assessing health needs, education and ongoing management for clients with type 2 diabetes only
Last updated: Dec 13, 2024: Suggest an edit