Diabetes Care - Diabetes Education Centre (DEC)

Counselling and support for people with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes (on insulin or insulin pump), gestational diabetes * help to patients and families to understand diabetes and how to self manage the disease - test blood sugars, take insulin, manage medications, make healthy food choices

A diabetes nurse and dietitian will assess patient's health and provide education tailored to your needs. Other services include:

• appointments conducted in person
• insulin pump program
• insulin adjustment classes
• gestational diabetes classes
• paediatric diabetes program
• transitional program for young adults moving from a paediatric program
• referral to a social worker
• in-services provided to schools and daycares (in-person or virtually)
• in-services provided to health care providers (hospital or community)

Location: Fourth Level