Diabetes Education Program

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300 Gordon St
Whitby, ON
L1N 5T2
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905-576-8711 ext 53726
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Fax: 905-665-2404
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Daily 24 hours

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
  • 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

To access the Centre for Complex Diabetes Care program at Lakeridge Health, call the Ontario Health atHome Central Diabetes Intake at 1-888-997-9996 to speak with an Ontario Health atHome Care Coordinator who can assist in the process, or fax the completed form to 1-905-444-2544
Last updated: Dec 13, 2024: Suggest an edit